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Friday Football Finals for August 27th, 2021

Aug 27, 2021 at 11:04 pm by WGNS

SIEGEL 28, LA VERGNE 27 After a week of uncertainty with three county games cancelled due to COVID-19, the Friday night lights did shine for some teams with a Saturday specia.... Read More

Tropical Weather Could Impact Middle Tennessee

Aug 27, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

The National Weather Service in Nashville is closely watching the track of Ida. The storm after hitting the Louisiana coast is expected to potentially track near Middle Tennes.... Read More

UPDATE: COVID-19 Cancels Some Area Prep Football Games

Aug 26, 2021 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

Some area football games have been canceled due to COVID-19. Thursday's game at Smyrna with Rockvale has been canceled due to illness within the Bulldog program. As of right n.... Read More

Siegel at La Vergne on WGNS Friday Night

Aug 26, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

It's another week of non-region, Rutherford County prep football on WGNS this Friday as Siegel travels to La Vergne. The Stars are coming off their first win in the Adam Rens.... Read More

Local Church Gathering Relief Supplies for Waverly

Aug 25, 2021 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

New Vision Church on Thompson Lane is conducting a drive for relief supplies to help flood victims in Waverly. Senior Pastor Brady Cooper says specific cleaning supplies are.... Read More

United Way Postpones Community Celebration Luncheon Due to COVID-19

Aug 25, 2021 at 03:42 pm by WGNS

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties' Annual Celebration Luncheon scheduled for August 30th will be postponed to November 4th due to the recent significa.... Read More

Farmers' Market to Require Face Coverings

Aug 25, 2021 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Farmers' Market has re-implemented a face covering mandate until further notice. UT-TSU Extension is asking patrons to please wear a mask or shield for t.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Temporary Mask Mandate

Aug 25, 2021 at 11:02 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro City School Board has voted to require face masks in its schools for the time being. The board voted Tuesday (8-25-21) night to begin the mandate Thursday an.... Read More

RCS Announce Quarantine Procedure Changes; Highly Recommending Parents Send Students to School in Masks

Aug 23, 2021 at 08:42 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools are now "highly recommending" face masks in schools after 500 students and 50 employees tested positive last week in the system. Director of Schools.... Read More

Conservative Talk Show Host Phil Valentine Passes Away

Aug 21, 2021 at 05:04 pm by WGNS

Conservative talk show host Phil Valentine has passed away after a battle with COVID-19. The longtime midstate radio talk show host spent many years in talk radio at WTN and W.... Read More

Checkpoint Planned on South Rutherford Blvd.

Aug 19, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

There is a sobriety checkpoint coming up you need to be aware of: Sgt. Scott Miller with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Again, the sobriety checkpoint will be Friday, Septem.... Read More

Smyrna at Stewarts Creek on Radio/Streaming Friday Night

Aug 19, 2021 at 08:45 am by WGNS

It's the Battle for the Mayor's Cup as rivals Smyrna and Stewarts Creek open up the season. The schools are just a couple miles away but it will be a non-region game due to re.... Read More

Local Favorite Dr. Automotive Celebrates 18 Years in Business

Aug 13, 2021 at 01:12 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA) -- Dr. Automotive auto repair shop celebrates their 18th year in business on August 16th. The shop has been commemorating the anniversary by highlighting great p.... Read More

TSSAA Board of Control Meeting Monday (Aug. 16) in Murfreesboro

Aug 13, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

The TSSAA Board of Control will meet on Monday, August 16 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Murfreesboro. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. central time. The Board will review and.... Read More

Patriots' Creasy welcomes challenge of being the Champs

Aug 12, 2021 at 10:19 pm by Danny Brewer

Of course everyone loves flying that championship flag. Chest sticks out a little further and there is a little more glide to the giddyup. Question is…How do you handle.... Read More

Veteran Local Sports Reporter Danny Brewer to Join WGNS Team

Aug 10, 2021 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) -- Seasoned sportswriter Danny Brewer is proud to join the WGNS Radio sport reporting team. Danny has covered a variety of sports for multiple publications incl.... Read More

WGNS Announces Prep Football Broadcasts & Coaches Shows

Aug 10, 2021 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The high school football season is quickly approaching and for the 74th year, WGNS will broadcast area games. The season kicks off with Smyrna at Stewarts Creek on Friday, Au.... Read More

Miranda Good, 2nd and 3rd Grade Behavior Teacher, Mitchell-Neilson School

Aug 10, 2021 at 09:51 am by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month from NewsRadio WGNS and City Tile and Floor Covering spotlights Miranda Good, a 2nd and 3rd Grade Behavior Teacher at Mitchell-Neilson Sch.... Read More

Sponsors and players needed for Explorers' golf tournament

Aug 06, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Golfers may enjoy a day at Indian Hills Golf Course while helping Explorers pursue law enforcement careers.   The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Explorers Post #106.... Read More

Riverdale High set to honor former principal; football program will name indoor facility ‘Hulon Watson Football Fieldhouse’  

Aug 03, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

  There was a time when you did not have to listen closely to hear the traffic behind Riverdale High School whisking by on I-24. When the school opened in Fall 1972, no.... Read More