MTSU Board of Trustees endorses second effort to get state OK for removal of Forrest Hall name

Sep 15, 2021 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to support efforts to gain permission from the state to.... Read More

Wanted Texas fugitive arrested in Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Sep 15, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Texas man wanted on a fugitive from justice warrant, for removing an ankle monitor and jumping bail, is arrested in Murfreesboro after briefly re.... Read More

BUSINESS: Two First Community Mortgage employees among 2021 HW Insiders national 100 list, One in Murfreesboro

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:32 pm by WGNS

Two employees of First Community Mortgage, Jennifer Bourgeois and Candra McLaughlin, are among the 100 operational superstars in housing included in H.... Read More

Annual Old Timers Festival in LaVergne Scheduled for September 18

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is putting its final touches on the highly anticipated Old Timers Festival, which is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 18. With.... Read More

Tennessee State Trooper Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

A member of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was killed in a Nashville motorcycle accident this past Sunday afternoon when he collided with a car on 21st Avenue South at Portlan.... Read More

Swap and Shop for TUESDAY, Sept. 14th, 2021

Sep 14, 2021 at 08:28 am by Producer

FOR SALE: Huskee riding mower 38" cut 14.5 h.p. cuts good $200 615 -663-4097 FOR SALE: Pressure cooker that holds 7 quarts for $75 OBO. 615-410-8196 FOR SALE: Oak table with.... Read More

Theft of Supplies from St. Marks United Methodist Church - Won't Stop Volunteers from Making Journey to Louisiana to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Sep 14, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Saint Marks United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro is headed to Louisiana today (Tuesday, 9/14/21) to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Paul Givens told WGNS news that vo.... Read More

Johnson first woman selected to serve as chair of Rutherford County School Board

Sep 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

PHOTO: Director of Schools Bill Spurlock (L) and Tiffany Johnson (R) move on to the next item on the agenda moments after Johnson selected first woman to serve as chair of Rut.... Read More

Hot rides take to the Streets on Saturday for the 13th Annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run

Sep 14, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Supporters of Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will take to the streets THIS Saturday (September 18th) for the 13th Annual Hammer Down fo.... Read More

Singer-songwriter finds inspiration, degree at MTSU after 7 years away from college

Sep 13, 2021 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — One of the biggest hesitations an adult has when re-enrolling at a college or university is whether their prior credits will transfer. But, be.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Children and the dangerous Internet Highway

Sep 13, 2021 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Internet safety and our children - - with more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…    Verbatim: Would you let your 8-year-old walk down an unlit, unf.... Read More

Senators White and Reeves announce $597,620 in Highway Safety Grants for Rutherford County

Sep 13, 2021 at 01:44 pm by WGNS

Local State Senators Dawn White and Shane Reeves today announced the award of eight Highway Safety Grants in Rutherford County.  The grants are awarded through the Tennes.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools temporary mask requirement begins

Sep 13, 2021 at 11:39 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Mask are now required to be worn at all Rutherford County Schools. This news in after being adopted by the Rutherford County Board of Education last week. The Rutherfo.... Read More

Rockvale Area Growing in Leaps and Bounds - School Addition a Must

Sep 13, 2021 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Parents may be wondering about all the activity happening on the three Rockvale school campuses.Multiple projects are in motion as the school district prepares to add classroo.... Read More

The Red Cross Needs Your Help - Donation Drives in Rutherford, Bedford and Coffee Counties

Sep 13, 2021 at 07:47 am by WGNS

When patients living with sickle cell disease face a sickle cell crisis, blood transfusions can make a lifesaving difference. That’s why the American Red Cross has launc.... Read More

9-11 Ceremony took place on Friday at the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (audio and video included)

Sep 10, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

Hear the audio for the event ABOVE. The annual 9-11 Ceremony took place at the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Murfreesboro on Friday morning. Rutherford County She.... Read More

Road Name Change Celebration of the future Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to be held on September 18th in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A major name change is in the works for Mercury Boulevard in Murfreesboro. The name change celebration will take place on Saturday, Septembe.... Read More

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Welcoming Girls for 2022 Membership Year

Sep 09, 2021 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Nearly 700 girls in Rutherford County have joined the network of more than 7,500 Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee on a mission to make new friends,.... Read More

MTSU chemistry professor serves as ‘catalyst’ to land two federal research grants

Sep 08, 2021 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

Photo: Keying Ding, Middle Tennessee State University associate chemistry professor, left, works with her research assistant and MTSU graduate student Katelynn Farmer on a che.... Read More

Discovery and Overall Creek Receive Reward School Status

Sep 08, 2021 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

Discovery School and Overall Creek Elementary received the designation of Tennessee Reward Schools with Erma Siegel Elementary missing the designation by mere fractions of a p.... Read More