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Habitat for Humanity in Rutherford County now building their 176th Home Locally

Aug 09, 2021 at 06:58 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity continues to make an impact on the lives of those in our community. Executive Director Terri Shultz notes, "Habitat does not&n.... Read More
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Big Machine Music City Grand Prix 2021

Aug 08, 2021 at 10:56 pm by WGNS

A crowd of more than 140,000 spectators were in Nashville for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix over the weekend. Fans from all over the globe filled hotels throughout M.... Read More

National Defense Authorization Act passed; Arnold Air Force Base to become 1st fully 5G base in the country

Aug 08, 2021 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a member of the Armed Services Committee, led her colleagues in passing the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of Comm.... Read More

Tennesseans Respond: COVID-19 Vaccinations Up 47% To Start National Immunization Month

Aug 08, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health is recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month this August. This comes at a time when Tennessee is seeing an increase in the COVID-19.... Read More

School Education - Prohibited Concepts in Instruction for Tennessee

Aug 07, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Schools in Tennessee have new rules to follow when it comes to a number of issues, but one item that has stood out in recent weeks revolves around a number of subjects that ar.... Read More

Evictions to Start in Tennessee

Aug 06, 2021 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Evictions are expected to get underway in Tennessee, after the state says the CDC overstepped their boundary on issuing an eviction moratorium. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the.... Read More

Former District Attorney in Memphis among 9 Indicted in Year Long TBI Investigation

Aug 06, 2021 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

MEMPHIS, TN – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Shelby County Assistant.... Read More

Tennessee Residents Pay 6th Highest Electric Bills

Aug 06, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

Summer brings with it two certainties: rising temperatures and rising electric bills. Locally, electricity accounts for about 70% of utility bill costs in Tennessee, whil.... Read More

BUSINESS: FirstBank Mortgage Donates $12,000 In Scholarships To Murfreesboro Families

Aug 06, 2021 at 12:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2021) – FirstBank mortgage banker Brandon Burks has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to Murfreesboro-area families as part of FirstBank&.... Read More

Oakland High School Held Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Celebrating Nissan’s Donation of FANUC Robot

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Oakland High School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate Nissan’s donation of a FANUC robot to an already state of the art mechatronics classroom.Paul Ant.... Read More

OPINION: Reporters Making their Audience Mad Vs. Reporters Pleasing their Audience

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Is A media outlet doing the right thing when half of their audience is upset by the news and the other have pleased? Hear what Larry Burris, an MTSU Professor of Journalism ha.... Read More

Murfreesboro 10th Most Costly City to Call Home, but Tennessee as a Whole is the 6th Least Expensive State

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

It's no secret that the cost of living is on the increase in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee.According to a survey released earlier year, Murfreesboro.... Read More

Full 6th Circuit upholds Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period before an abortion

Aug 05, 2021 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit on Thursday upheld a 2015 Tennessee law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before abortions so that women have time to recei.... Read More

Routine Checkups are urged for Tennessee kids as School Starts

Aug 05, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Parents should catch their kids up on missed doctor visits – and in some cases, vaccinations – to protect themselves and their communities before they return to sc.... Read More

MTSU concrete students thrive in pre-race ‘mix’ for Aug. 8 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Aug 05, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Autumn Gates can already anticipate the rush of IndyCars reaching 200 mph soon in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.But the Middle Tennessee.... Read More

MEDICAL: Heart disease likely to remain #1 killer in U.S. indefinitely due to long-term COVID-19 impact

Aug 05, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Heart disease and stroke continue to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, despite, and likely even due to, the impact of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic last year,.... Read More

Record Number of Weapons this Year at Nashville Airport

Aug 04, 2021 at 07:48 am by WGNS

If flying out of Nashville, it’s probably best not to be packing heat. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan... Hear the above soundbyte and more at WGNSradio.com.Keep in.... Read More

Murfreesboro Ranks at #6 for the Best Place to Watch Outdoor Movies

Aug 04, 2021 at 07:22 am by WGNS

The local Parks and Rec Department has long known that Murfreesboro is the best place for outdoor movie showings, with their long standing tradition of “Movies Under the.... Read More

Business: Yard Sale Store in Smyrna Moves into Huge Location

Aug 04, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

It's official! The new location Yard Sale will be open Friday afternoon, August 6th! The Yard Sale will be hosting their grand opening at their new location&nbs.... Read More

Former Governor Haslam to serve on newly formed Yes on 1 Committee launched to put right-to-work in Tennessee Constitution

Aug 03, 2021 at 09:15 pm by WGNS

The Yes on 1 Committee to enshrine right-to-work in the Tennessee Constitution announced its official formation today. Yes on 1 will advocate for Amendment 1, which will appea.... Read More