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Murfreesboro Offers TWO Scan Days FRIDAY (May 2 and 9)

May 01, 2024 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month in May by hosting two “Community Scanning Day” events. &n.... Read More

RCFR Crews Battle Dump Truck Blaze, Prioritize Environment Protection

Apr 17, 2024 at 03:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Ruherford County, TN - Earlier today, the Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) sprang into action in response to a report of a dump truck engulfed in flames. Engine 51, Engine.... Read More

Spring Road Ramblings With Ram

Apr 13, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Spring is again "in the air", and it's time to soak-in the weather. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his com.... Read More

RCS Comments On Library Book Removals

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS attempts to give all views about issues that impact this community. In response to the recent allegations regarding the removal of library books w.... Read More

Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley Retires After Distinguished Service

Apr 07, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro celebrates the retirement of Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention, Gary Farley, who has dedicatedly served the community since 2018..... Read More

Earth Day: “Think Green: Planet vs. Plastics”

Mar 20, 2024 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County’s 23rd Annual Earth Day is about a month away. It will be around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse on Saturday, April 20,.... Read More

Schneider Electric Invests $85 Million in Smyrna, Tennessee Manufacturing Expansion

Mar 18, 2024 at 10:50 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital automation and energy management, has announced bold plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence in Smyrna, Tenn.... Read More

Ram's Spring Road Report for Spring Driving

Mar 16, 2024 at 07:10 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) This coming Tuesday (3/19/2024) is the first day of spring. With daffodils blooming and trees budding, Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balacha.... Read More

NOTICE: Thompson Lane Morning Traffic Issues This Monday Possibly Through March 15

Mar 04, 2024 at 04:55 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) advises caution for Murfreesboro motorists starting Monday, March 4, and possibly continuing through Friday, March 15, as its co.... Read More

TBI/RCSO Issued Endangered Missing Child Alert on Murfreesboro Girl

Mar 02, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT for a 7-year-old Murfreesboro girl who was last seen Friday (3/1/2024) in the B.... Read More

Greenhouse' Food Pantry Sat., March 9--VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Mar 01, 2024 at 10:05 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Greenhouse Ministries first Mobile Food Pantry of the New Year is set for Saturday, March 9, 2024, and volunteers are needed.    Greenhouse Executiv.... Read More

Local Author Jim Sandman Speaks at Linebaugh Library, He's on WGNS 8:10AM this Monday

Mar 01, 2024 at 10:19 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Local author Jim Sandman will be at the Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W. Vine Street, from 10AM-2PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The local author signing event.... Read More
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THANK YOU Rita Shacklett for 48-Years of Leadership!

Feb 29, 2024 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 11:00 o’clock Thursday morning (2/29/2024), a Leap Year day gathering erupted in tears, laughter and applause as Rita Shacklett entered the room. It wa.... Read More

VA in Murfreesboro to Host PACT Act Veterans Resource Fair

Feb 28, 2024 at 04:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is set to host a positive event for veterans on March 8, 2024, at Middle Tennessee State University&rsquo.... Read More

MTSU's Spring Career Fair Feb. 26

Feb 17, 2024 at 07:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Middle Tennessee State University students and alumni looking for employment are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming career fair hosted by t.... Read More

First Weekend Postponed: "Death of a Salesman"

Feb 07, 2024 at 08:15 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Due to unforseen events, the entire opening weekend (Feb. 9-11, 2024) of "Death of a Salesman" has been cancelled at the Center for the Arts, 110 W. Colle.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor of Journalism Takes a Stab at Today's Digital Format Vs. Vinyl Records

Feb 01, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today's media commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss, he expresses joy and vindication over the resurgence of long-playing vinyl records, w.... Read More

Trader Joe's Coming To Murfreesboro

Jan 19, 2024 at 09:57 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Trader Joe's grocery is coming to Murfreesboro's Medical Center Parkway area and has already been before the City Planning Commission seeking specialty grocery.... Read More

Ram Warns About "Arctic Blast" and TRAFFIC!

Jan 13, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A frigid-blast of winter will freeze the 'Boro this coming week and possibly wreak havoc on travel. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Direct.... Read More

Who Will Pay For Rutherford County's Growth?

Jan 11, 2024 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At a press conference held at 1:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon (1/11/2024) in the Rutherford County Courthouse, Mayor Joe Carr announced that a workable plan had.... Read More