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Abby Haley, 3rd Grade Teacher at Rocky Fork Elementary

Oct 01, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month from NewsRadio WGNS and City Tile and Floor Covering spotlights Abby Haley, a 3rd Grade teacher at Rocky Fork Elementary. The Doug Youn.... Read More

Blackman at Oakland Football on WGNS Friday

Oct 01, 2021 at 09:28 am by WGNS

Blackman travels to Oakland Friday night on WGNS State Farm Prep Football. The Patriots are coming off a 29-21 win over Lipscomb Academy. Coach Kevin Creasy says their battle.... Read More
Grant Kelley pictured with his wife, Diane.

Longtime Rutherford County Leader Grant Kelley Passes Away

Sep 26, 2021 at 09:02 am by WGNS

Grant Kelley has passed away. The longtime Rutherford County public servant from the Leanna community passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Demen.... Read More

Friday Football Recaps for September 24th, 2021

Sep 24, 2021 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

  In a battle of undefeated teams, Riverdale travels to Smyrna and comes away with the 17-3 win. The Bulldog's lone score came early in the first quarter after a Riverd.... Read More

Oakland Downs Lipscomb Academy 29-21

Sep 23, 2021 at 11:09 pm by WGNS

Oakland came from behind to take a fourth-quarter lead and stopped Lipscomb at the three-yard line as time expired for a 29-21 win at Ray Hughes Stadium. The Mustangs scored.... Read More

Riverdale at Smyrna Coverage Friday Night

Sep 23, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

Most non-region games do not carry the same significance as the league tilts. That’s not necessarily the case when undefeated Riverdale travels to undefeated Smyrna Frid.... Read More

Jon Dinkins Flashback (1989)

Sep 23, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Thanks to Frank Caperton of the Rutherford County Historical Society who found this photo from "The Daily News Journal" from June 18th, 1989, when he was a teacher and coach a.... Read More

Man Dies in Walter Hill Car Fire

Sep 21, 2021 at 05:52 pm by WGNS

(WALTER HILL, TN)  A deadly car fire in Walter Hill leaves one male dead. It happened shortly after 10:00 o'clock Tuesday morning (9/21/2021) outside the Dollar Gene.... Read More

Oakland versus Lipscomb Academy on WGNS Thursday Night

Sep 21, 2021 at 12:31 pm by WGNS

Two of the midstate's elite teams will face off Thursday on State Farm Prep Sports. Oakland will host Lipscomb Academy at Ray Hughes Stadium in a public versus private matchup.... Read More

Friday Football Recaps for September 17th, 2021

Sep 17, 2021 at 11:13 pm by WGNS

Gabe Walker ran for 225 yards on 29-carries and had four touchdowns as Stewarts Creek gets the first win in program history over Blackman 45-35. The Blaze scored the firs.... Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Files for New Certificate of Need to Build Rutherford Co. Hospital

Sep 16, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is strengthening its commitment to serve the healthcare needs of the citizens of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. On Oct. 1, VU.... Read More

Stewarts Creek at Blackman on WGNS Friday Night

Sep 16, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Stewarts Creek and Blackman will meet for the first time since 2018 this Friday night. It also marks the first time in seven years they'll meet as region foes. Stewarts Creek.... Read More

Oakland Hosting Beacon Hill CANCELED

Sep 10, 2021 at 09:31 am by WGNS

Oakland will have to wait another week to open up their football season in front of the home crowd. Beacon Hill, this week's scheduled opponent out of Virginia, canceled on Oa.... Read More

RuCo Schools Temporary Mask Requirement Begins Monday

Sep 10, 2021 at 09:21 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board voted Thursday to implement a temporary mask requirement. The 5-2 vote would require masks from Monday, September 13th to October 14th, at w.... Read More

Rockvale Hosts Lincoln County on WGNS Friday Night

Sep 09, 2021 at 09:25 am by WGNS

Rockvale looks to go 3-0 for the first time in school history Friday as they play struggling Lincoln County. Rockets coach Rick Rice says despite Lincoln County's early seaso.... Read More

Backyard Brawl: Riverdale at Blackman on WGNS Friday

Sep 02, 2021 at 10:04 am by WGNS

It's the Backyard Brawl from Blackman this week on WGNS State Farm Prep Sports this week. Riverdale has shut out their first two opponents. The Blaze got past Brentwood in th.... Read More

Farmers' Almanac Predicts Cold & Snowy Tennessee

Sep 01, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

It's going to be a cold and snowy winter in Tennessee, according to the 2022 "Old Farmer's Almanac." “This coming winter could well be one of the longest and coldest th.... Read More

COVID-19 Cancels Some Friday, September 3rd Games

Aug 31, 2021 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

Stewarts Creek High School athletic director Todd Harris reports they will not be able to host the football game with Oakland scheduled for Friday due to COVID-19 numbers.La V.... Read More

Mayor McFarland Airport Briefing

Aug 30, 2021 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland held a briefing to explain details about the Murfreesboro Airport development, discussions with MTSU about their aerospace program and answe.... Read More

Ida's Impacts on Middle Tennessee

Aug 29, 2021 at 05:49 pm by WGNS

Hurricane Ida blew into the Louisiana coast Sunday with fierce 150mph winds and now has her eyes set on Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service expects heavy rain and.... Read More