Absentee By-mail Voters Can Track Their Ballot Online

Sep 23, 2020 at 09:18 am by WGNS

Tennessee voters who request an absentee by-mail ballot for the Nov. 3 election can track the status of their ballot on the Secretary of State’s website using the Absent.... Read More

Talks of History in Rutherford County

Sep 23, 2020 at 09:04 am by Producer

Our Guest in Studio at WGNS talk about history in Rutherford County including the Spanish Flu of 1918, similar to COVID-19 today. Joining us are Pettus Reed and Frank Caperton.... Read More

Driver License Testing Center in Murfreesboro Shut Down

Sep 23, 2020 at 07:52 am by WGNS

The Department of Safety reports the Murfreesboro Driver Service Office on Samsonite Boulevard has been closed down. The office was shut down on Tuesday afternoon due to a sho.... Read More

UPDATE: MISSING / ENDANGERED PERSON Safely Located

Sep 23, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police report that 23-year-old John Nease II, who was reported as missing and / or endangered on September 8, 2020... has been located and is safe.Authorities did.... Read More

$800,000 Loan for Woodbury Water Improvements

Sep 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced a State Revolving Fund loan of $800,000 for th.... Read More

MTSU's College of Graduate Studies boosts viral outreach with virtual events

Sep 22, 2020 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In the midst of COVID-19, MTSU’s College of Graduate Studies had an almost 28% growth in enrollment this fall and wants to con.... Read More

NOW HIRING: Virtual Job Fair on Thursday for 30 Positions in Rutherford County

Sep 22, 2020 at 12:54 pm by WGNS

The Goodwill Career Solutions center in Murfreesboro (2955 S. Church St.) will host a virtual job fair from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, for two employers seeking to fill m.... Read More

Local VA receives 2020 Healthcare Organization of Distinction Award

Sep 21, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) received the Huron-Studer Group’s 2020 Healthcare Organization of Distinction award for sustained employee engage.... Read More

MTSU Helping with Indycar Race in Downtown Nashville

Sep 21, 2020 at 11:04 am by WGNS

MTSU is partnering with Nashville to ensure the safety of fans and drivers at an upcoming Indy car race.The Music City Grand Prix announced that the newest NTT INDYCAR SERIES.... Read More

New Study to Examine Organic Production of Grains

Sep 21, 2020 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has been awarded a $500,000 grant from USDA to address a common problem faced in Tennessee agriculture: how to effectively.... Read More

In Tennessee, 163 Hours of Work Are Needed to Afford a Rental Agreement

Sep 21, 2020 at 10:29 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 outbreak is poised to cause major migration shifts across the U.S. According to a recent report by Pew Research Center, 22% of U.S. adults changed their residence.... Read More

Local Arts in Rutherford County - Production

Sep 21, 2020 at 10:03 am by WGNS

Count Drahoon’s Feature of Fright, a podcast based out of Murfreesboro, TN; will now be a part of Troma Now!, the official streaming service of Troma Entertainment; one.... Read More

Tennessee Weekly Gas Price Update

Sep 21, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.91/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations. Gas prices in Tennessee.... Read More

2020 MTSU Homecoming Week features virtual shoebox parade, some in-person activities

Sep 21, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There will be a mix of in-person and virtual activities for Middle Tennessee State University students, alumni and friends of the university as the.... Read More

TDEC Offers Teachers Toolkits for Earth Science Week

Sep 18, 2020 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, will distribute a limited number of Earth Science Week.... Read More

Secretary of State Announces Essay Contest and Scholarship Opportunity for Tennessee Students Who Serve as Poll Officials

Sep 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is launching a new essay contest for students age 16 and older who serve as poll officials for the Nov. 3 election. “Ser.... Read More

New from MTSU: America's racial justice protests are bringing hope, thoughtful change amid conflict, MTSU panelists agree

Sep 18, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.— Many Americans, whether they're observers or participants, are feeling overwhelmed by 2020’s onslaught of protests, pandemics and politics, bu.... Read More

Tennessee Treasurer Returns Over $10K in Unclaimed Property to Rutherford County government

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:39 am by WGNS

State Senators Shane Reeves and Dawn White joined State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. to return $10,617.79 in Unclaimed Property to Mayor Bill Ketron on behalf of Rutherford.... Read More

State Rep. Tim Rudd releases 2021 legislative survey

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, today released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 34 for essential feedback.The survey questi.... Read More

Fake ID Case in Murfreesboro - Subject Identified

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

Detectives in Murfreesboro working fraud cases involving the same individual were able to identify their culprit, thanks to those who took the time to view the above photo and.... Read More