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State Agencies Issue Scam Warnings in Ongoing Helene Recovery

Oct 03, 2024 at 03:42 pm by WGNS News

In the aftermath of  and following Wednesday’s federal major disaster declaration impacting flood-ravaged parts of East Tennessee, several state agencies have joine.... Read More

Public Works Annual Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 14 in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2024 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2024 Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 14 and continues through January 31, 2025. During this peak season, Oct. 14 - Jan. 31, loo.... Read More

Tennessee is the 4th Least Expensive Market in the Country

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

Over last week gas prices across the state fluctuated higher to $2.80, but ultimately fell over the weekend to $2.76, the same price as one week ago. The average price of regu.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual Leaf Litter Collection

Oct 01, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Stormwater Department is preparing for the annual leaf litter collection this fall. The leaf collection truck will be running from October 14, 20.... Read More

Kroger's "Heritage Farms Dairy" Receives EPA Fine

Sep 30, 2024 at 07:26 pm by WGNS

Atlanta, GA – A Murfreesboro business is one of eleven (1 of 11) southeastern US firms receiving Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fines for alleged violations.... Read More

AAA: Safety Tips to Help Tennesseans Prepare for Helene

Sep 26, 2024 at 03:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

As Hurricane Helene heads toward Tennessee, AAA is issuing some important safety reminders for drivers in anticipation of heavy rain in some parts of the state. &ld.... Read More

MTSU Report: State housing market showing mix of progress, emerging challenges

Sep 24, 2024 at 07:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With continued rising home prices and an emerging trend of fewer closings in some areas of the state during the second quarter of the year, Tenness.... Read More

September is Ovarian Cancer Month - Middle Tennessee Woman Shares Her Inspiring Story

Sep 24, 2024 at 07:43 pm by WGNS News

Six days after welcoming her second child into the world, Beth Ellis, a wife and mother of two from Franklin, Tennessee, received life-changing news: she had ovarian cancer. N.... Read More

Amelia’s Closet Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Women in Need

Sep 24, 2024 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

Amelia’s Closet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women by providing professional attire and career development resources, is proud to celebrate its 10th.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Up Two Cents

Sep 23, 2024 at 11:18 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices broke a four-week decline trend last week. At the beginning of the week, gas prices jumped five cents to $2.79, and then dropped back down to $2.76 b.... Read More

Suspect in West Nashville Robberies Caught with Stolen Gun from Murfreesboro

Sep 23, 2024 at 11:06 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - The man arrested Saturday for trying to rob an 89-year-old woman of her purse on Park Avenue in West Nashville is also now charged with robbing a 20-year-old V.... Read More
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UPDATE: Motorcyclist Died In Saturday Crash

Sep 21, 2024 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

See UPDATED News Article HERE. Murfreesboro, TN – Shortly before 1:00PM Saturday afternoon (9/21/2024) there was a fatal SUV vs motorcycle crash on Broad Street a.... Read More

Dedication, Teamwork Key to Performing 10 Kidney Transplants in Two Days

Sep 19, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

It was truly a Labor Day weekend to remember at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where transplant teams performed 10 kidney transplants in two days — and that was b.... Read More

MTSU entertains hundreds for Sept. 28, Nov. 2 True Blue Preview recruiting events

Sep 19, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Hundreds of prospective students and their families will be visiting Middle Tennessee State University this fall for special recruiting events. MT.... Read More

Follow Up: Schools Across the South Fight School Threats - Two Juveniles Arrested in Rutherford County Schools

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:47 am by WGNS Radio News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) announced Tuesday the arrest of two juveniles in connection with threat.... Read More

A Red Acura, a Chrysler 300, and 125 MPH: Street Racing Leads to Arrests

Sep 17, 2024 at 10:32 pm by WGNS Radio News

Nashville, TN - The Metro Police department’s continuing initiative to identify persons taking part in dangerous street racer stunts and intersection takeovers has led t.... Read More

Foundation hosts Serve it Up Doubles Tennis and Pickleball Tournament

Sep 17, 2024 at 03:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN ¾ The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on November 8, 9 and 10 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can co.... Read More

UPDATE: Detectives Pursuing Leads in Fatal Shootings of 3 Men in Antioch Area - Incident Has Ties to Atlanta, GA

Sep 17, 2024 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The three victims from Friday night’s (09/13/24) triple homicide at 223 Bart Drive in Antioch, TN have now all been positively identified. In addition to Jesus G.... Read More

Local COVID Admissions To Hospital INCREASING

Sep 17, 2024 at 04:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – COVID cases are starting to climb in Rutherford County. A physician in the local ER said we’re seeing four new cases each day, and that is not r.... Read More

MTSU’s Department of Media Arts’ production truck celebrates 500th shoot

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It's been an accomplishment nearly 13 years to the day in the making — the mobile production lab truck used by students in Middle Tennes.... Read More