Middle Tennessee

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee partners with Tennessee Titans for National Mentoring Month

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

Big Brothers Big Sisters Middle Tennessee (BBBSMT) has partnered with the Tennessee Titans to advocate for the impact of mentorship and inspire adults to become mentors during.... Read More

Missing a Mailbox? It Maybe at the Bedford Co. Sheriff's Office

Jan 09, 2023 at 11:47 am by WGNS Radio News

In neighboring Bedford County, multiple mailboxes have been located and authorities would like to reunite them with their rightful owners. However, it’s not known exactl.... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Unveils Transportation Plan for Rural and Urban Tennessee

Jan 09, 2023 at 11:35 am by WGNS Radio News

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented his administration’s strategic infrastructure plan to accommodate Tennessee’s record growth, address traffic congestio.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Shelbyville Woman Safely Located

Jan 03, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

(SHELBYVILLE, TENN.) UPDATE -  In nearby Bedford County, a woman who’s been missing since Christmas Eve has been located. Shelbyville Police confirmed that Celia Ca.... Read More

MTSU Math-Science Education Grad Students, Faculty Grasp Impact of Major Research Conference

Jan 02, 2023 at 12:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A major international gathering of educators interested in the psychology of mathematics education came to Nashville, Tennessee, attracti.... Read More

ACLU-TN Reports "Disturbed by Lethal Injection Report, Calls for Moratorium on Death Penalty"

Dec 29, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

According to the ACLU of Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee’s office released an independent investigator’s report on the state’s lethal injection operat.... Read More

TennCare to Restart Renewals for Eligibility

Dec 29, 2022 at 02:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

This Month, Congress passed legislation which will end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare.... Read More

MTSU Recently Honored 225+ Employees for 4,160 Combined Years of Service to Students and Community

Dec 29, 2022 at 08:15 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is saluting 229 longtime faculty and staff employees for their 4,160 combined years of servic.... Read More

Calling All 5th Graders: TBI Hosting Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

Dec 29, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on all 5th graders, from across the state, to participate in 2023 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest! .... Read More

UPDATE: More Middle Tennessee Phone Scams Reported

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Just a short drive east of Murfreesboro in Tullahoma, the Police Department has received numerous calls concerning a scam that has been attempted via telephone. The scam.... Read More

UPDATE: Silver Alert Issued for Middle Tennessee Man - Subject Located on Monday

Dec 27, 2022 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee - A Silver Alert that was issued last Wednesday for a missing Middle Tennessee man has been called off, after the subject was safely located. The alert w.... Read More

Tennessee is the 7th least expensive market in the nation for Gas - Rutherford County Cheapest in State

Dec 27, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County currently has the lowest average gas prices in the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, the average price for regular unleaded was at.... Read More

State Works to Address Transportation Growth

Dec 07, 2022 at 04:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Tennessee) More news on new ideas to tackle the growing concern of traffic on roadways, especially in areas of high congestion like I-24 between Murfreesboro and Nashville. G.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees to Meet December 13th

Dec 07, 2022 at 04:44 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, December 13t.... Read More

Students at McFadden build community, leadership through Beta Club

Dec 07, 2022 at 04:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) The halls of McFadden School of Excellence are swimming with bright students, creative educators and dedicated parents – all willing to go the ex.... Read More

The Implementation of the REAL ID Act has been Moved to 2025

Dec 06, 2022 at 09:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Real ID Act) The federal implementation of what is called the “Real ID,” has again been extended. Now, residents have until May 7th of year 2025 to obtain ne.... Read More

Amia’ Butler Joins Legal Aid Society as Development Manager

Dec 06, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS Radio News

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced Tuesday that Amia’ Butler has joined the firm as devel.... Read More

UPDATE: Sealed Bids to buy the first Federal Post Office in Lebanon, TN to be turned in Dec. 2nd, 5th and 6th

Dec 01, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

In Lebanon, Tennessee, the Wilson County Government is selling a building that is listed on the historic registry. 203 East Main Street (Lebanon, TN) is the address of the cit.... Read More

Help Less Fortunate Rutherford County Families with Christmas Gifts

Nov 30, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS Radio News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) It’s time to have some “good food and fun” at Toot’s while raising funds to take students shopping for Christmas. Ruthe.... Read More

New Business Filings in Tennessee Highest Ever for a 3rd Quarter

Nov 30, 2022 at 07:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

(TENNESSEE BUSINESS NEWS) New business filings in the third quarter of 2022 were the highest for a third quarter in the 24-year history of the data being collected, according.... Read More