Middle Tennessee

MTSU, Honors College celebrate high school scholars with special events

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From new and prospective Middle Tennessee State University students answering U.S. presidents’ quiz questions t.... Read More

Rates of Uninsured Children in Tennessee Decreased to Pre-pandemic Levels, but Worries Remain

Feb 22, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the rate of Tennessee uninsured children more than doubled as the state experienced the highest spike in unemployment since the Great Dep.... Read More

93rd Annual General Conference for TN National Guard in Murfreesboro

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, TN - The National Guard Association of Tennessee will host its 93rd Annual General Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro f.... Read More

State Honored with National Workforce Development Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:54 pm by WGNS Radio News

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) honored the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) with the prestigious Pinnacle Award fo.... Read More

Goodwill Names Five New Board Members

Feb 21, 2023 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on Tuesday announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors. Of the five, one previously worked as a vice presid.... Read More

UPDATE: Senator Shane Reeves from Murfreesboro votes for legislation to protect children from exposure to adult entertainment

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Senator Shane Reeves, a Republican from Murfreesboro voted in favor of legislation to protect children from being exposed to sexual.... Read More

1 of 3,912 Rutherford County Students Test-Drive Advanced Robotics,STEM Careers

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Smyrna, TN) TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from Rutherford County on January 24, 2023 for "Name the Robots," an event aimed at showcasin.... Read More

Legislation to protect children from exposure to adult entertainment advances in General Assembly

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Legislation to protect children from being exposed to sexually explicit performances is one step closer to becoming Tennessee law. On Tuesday, the measure.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Announces Winners of Top Tier Program - 1-Rutherford and 5-Bedford County Winners

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN—The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) recognized over 30 youth members for their su.... Read More

200-Plus Drawn to Spring MTSU Student Organization Fair

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Student Union Ballroom buzzed with activity. There was loud music and conversations filled the.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Between $3.25 and $3.34 Per Gallon

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of.... Read More

Your Employer May Have Good News From Tennessee Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program

Jan 30, 2023 at 11:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Treasury is sending letters you will be happy to get from your boss. Employers across Tennessee are receiving letters addressed to many.... Read More

MTSU students create, network to pad résumés during 2023 HackMT

Jan 30, 2023 at 10:49 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University Computer Science and Data Science students were not only creating games and dabbling with virtual.... Read More
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MTSU Breaks Ground on $66M Dollar Student-Athlete Performance Center

Jan 27, 2023 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University broke ground on the Athletic Department’s new $66 million Student-Athlete Performance Center Thursday,.... Read More
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After Tragedy, Murfreesboro Couple Serving Others Through Foundation and Careers

Jan 25, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In the summer of 2015, Murfreesboro couple Jennifer and Tyson Donaldson were ecstatic to learn that they were pregnant with their third child. T.... Read More

Murfreesboro Based TwelveStone Receives 2022 Best of Knoxville Award

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, Tennessee -- TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services, announces TwelveStone Health Partners Infusi.... Read More

Tennessee Promotes “Healthy Communities, Healthy Babies” for National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Jan 19, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Department of Health is recognizing National Birth Defects Awareness Month in January 2023 to encourage healthy choices and habits for prospective parents to hel.... Read More

Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023

Jan 19, 2023 at 11:24 am by WGNS Radio News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY- The Tennessee Department of Revenue and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture remind farmers, timber harvesters, and nursery operators that th.... Read More

MTSU is One of 13 Universities to Receive a Special Grant

Jan 19, 2023 at 10:25 am by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) MTSU is one of 13 universities to receive a special grant from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (“TDCI”). The grants were.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro- Property Enhancement Grant Recipients Announced

Jan 13, 2023 at 04:43 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit, 501c3 in the historic downtown business district focused on economic revitalization, recently awarded their first Pro.... Read More