MTSU, Motlow, Columbia State use $300K USDA grant to steer students to agriculture, fermentation science

Jul 27, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Attracting future students to agriculture and MTSU’s Fermentation Science program — that’s the objective of a new U.S. Department.... Read More

Application Period Extended Until August 14 for Pandemic Food Assistance

Jul 27, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee parents have additional time to apply for an important program designed to help them feed their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will now be accep.... Read More

Additional Counties Quarantined for Emerald Ash Borer

Jul 27, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

While Rutherford County was already quarantined for the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), two more counties have been added to the list after the beetle was detected earlier this month.... Read More

Online Faith and Justice Summit Puts Focus on Reaching Tennesseans with Legal Needs

Jul 27, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Faith leaders, judges, attorneys, and other members of Tennessee’s religious and legal communities gathered online recently to discuss ways to work together and expand a.... Read More

Spotted in Madison after Shots Fired - Arrested in Rutherford County

Jul 24, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Two men responsible for gunfire that hit the Nashville area North Precinct police building and caused several officers in the rear parking lot to immediately take cover Tuesda.... Read More

MTSU business dean David Urban presented Colonel Aide de Camp Award

Jul 24, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, recently announced MTSU’s David J. Urban, Ph.D., of Murfreesboro, would be presented with the honorary title of Tennessee Colonel Aide.... Read More

Healthy Tennessee Board Member Dr Mitch Mutter Speaks Out About Recent Attacks on Organization

Jul 24, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

A board member for Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit organization founded By Dr Manny and Maya Sethi, released a statement today saying he’s fed up with vicious attacks on.... Read More

Pay RAISE For Military

Jul 23, 2020 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

(WASHINGTON, DC)  On Thursday (7/23/2020) United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Senate passed by an overwhelming vote.... Read More

Nursing Home Industry Applauds the Trump Administration for Providing An Additional $5 Billion to Help Protect Residents and Caregivers

Jul 23, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living co.... Read More

Alexander: Give Parents More Choices of All Schools for Their Children

Jul 23, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) cosponsored the “School Choice Now Act,” legislation introduced today by committee member Sen. Tim Sc.... Read More

O’Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center in Lebanon is Hiring during 3 Day Event

Jul 23, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The nearby O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN is having a 3 Day Hiring Event. The location in Wilson County (200 Duke Drive, Lebanon, TN) is hiring this Th.... Read More

Four Door Sedan stolen from Student Quarters Apartment Complex in Murfreesboro

Jul 22, 2020 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

SEE BELOW VIDEO: A Kia Forte was stolen in Murfreesboro and detectives need your assistance in identifying the person who stole the four door sedan.The car was taken from Stud.... Read More

UPDATE: Face Covering Required in Rutherford County

Jul 21, 2020 at 08:52 pm by WGNS

Face coverings are required in Rutherford County as of July 22, 2020 at 12 AM (Wednesday morning) until the date of August 3, 2020 at 11:59 PM - unless extended by the county.... Read More

Police searching for person who desecrated mausoleum, stealing ashes and jewelry

Jul 21, 2020 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are searching for the person who stole three urns containing ashes and an assortment of jewelry fro.... Read More

Report Finds 42.3% of Tennessee Millennial's Own Homes - Overall home ownership DOWN in Rutherford County

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:21 am by WGNS

Millennials have a notoriously low homeownership rate, which despite inching upward in recent years, is far lower than the rates of previous generations at the same age. The U.... Read More

Discovery Center offers free entry to 'frontline heroes'

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Right now, frontline workers are the superheroes for their care and dedication in this chaotic time. To show our gratitude, the Discovery Center museum i.... Read More

TN Senate Health Chairman Alexander Introduces Bill to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:55 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act — legislation that will maintain sufficient onshore m.... Read More

Tennessee Treasury Returned $62.5 Million to Claimants in FY 2020

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:45 am by WGNS

During these challenging times, many Tennesseans can use some extra money. The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division returned over 59,000 claims, totali.... Read More

Man Drowns at Percy Priest Lake Sunday While at an Outing with Family

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:36 am by WGNS

Sunday (7/19/2020) evening’s death of Mohamed Cisse, 28, in Percy Priest Lake near the dam appears to have been from accidental drowning.Cisse’s family reported th.... Read More

Rutherford County Imposes Mask Mandate Effective Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon that Rutherford County will officially impose a mask mandate beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.“We.... Read More