UPDATED W/ Audio: The first baseball game to hit the airwaves was 99 years ago this month

Aug 24, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The first radio broadcast baseball game was 99 years ago this month. Did they ever have to social distance during the games that took place almost 100 years ago? With more, he.... Read More

Acclaimed microbiology researcher Farone earns MTSU’s Career Achievement Award; 11 more professors saluted for teaching, service

Aug 21, 2020 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Joking that even though she’s a “lab rat” who often savors the solitude of her research, MTSU biology professor Mary Farone ackno.... Read More

Perfect Storm Commentary: Coronavirus, Politics and Baseball

Aug 19, 2020 at 05:34 pm by WGNS

Are we in the midst of a perfect storm: the corona virus, political campaigns and baseball? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss...

New, returning MTSU students move in with health protocols in place

Aug 19, 2020 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Assisted by family and friends, Nevaeh Carter and Simone Edmondson found themselves “excited but nervous” as they arrived at the MTSU c.... Read More

MTSU students begin moving in to campus dorms starting Aug. 19 under strict COVID protocols, reduced occupancy

Aug 18, 2020 at 09:46 am by WGNS

Wednesday (8/19/2020) morning is the first day that new and returning MTSU students will move-in to their assigned university dorm buildings. Of course, this year that move in.... Read More

A look into CRIME, Untold Stories, COVID-19 and More with Guest from MTSU / Host WGNS' Scott Walker

Aug 17, 2020 at 09:10 am by Producer

SEGMENT ONE: LIVE and on phone GUEST [BY PHONE]: Dr. Louis Kyriakoudes, director of the Albert Gore Research Center He is the man who has agreed to accept the gift of th.... Read More

A look into CRIME, Untold Stories, COVID-19 and More with Guest from MTSU / Host WGNS' Scott Walker

Aug 17, 2020 at 09:09 am by Producer

SEGMENT ONE: LIVE and on phone GUEST [BY PHONE]: Dr. Louis Kyriakoudes, director of the Albert Gore Research Center He is the man who has agreed to accept the gift of th.... Read More

MTSU's Convocation 5PM Aug. 22nd

Aug 15, 2020 at 11:13 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The physician who made public the water crisis in Flint, Michigan is the speaker at MTSU's convocation at 5:00PM on Saturday, August 22, 2020. It will be h.... Read More

MTSU: Dec. 1 deadline to apply, qualify for guaranteed scholarships

Aug 11, 2020 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University awards an array of guaranteed academic merit scholarship opportunities to firs.... Read More

Virtual Tea Party Tuesday Celebrating "Women's Suffrage"

Aug 09, 2020 at 09:54 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 4:00 o'clock this coming Tuesday (8/11/2020) afternoon, there will be a video conference focusing on "The Woman's Hour, The Great Fight To Win The Vote", a b.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Meet August 18

Aug 09, 2020 at 08:34 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  They are open to the public. Due t.... Read More

MTSU Summer Commencement Was A VIRTUAL Success!

Aug 07, 2020 at 01:28 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  2020 is a "virtual year", and MTSU Saturday commencement of 804 non-attending graduates became a part of the "new norm". The high-tech walk started 10:00.... Read More

AUDIO: Fall Sports Update from MTSU Athletics

Aug 06, 2020 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Director of Athletics Chris Massaro announced the intention of playing a home-and-home football series against former Sun Belt Conference rival Troy.... Read More

Talking Politics with Kent Syler

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:19 am by Producer

MTSU salutes summer graduating veterans with virtual Stole Ceremony to continue rich tradition

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Keith McElroy grew up in Pulaski, Tennessee, and knew about Middle Tennessee State University, about 90 minutes away in Murfreesboro. He had no ide.... Read More

$272K USDA grant helps MTSU, Mississippi researchers investigate conservation practices with changing climate

Aug 05, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University and University of Mississippi faculty and student researchers are collaborating on a U.S. Department of Agricultu.... Read More
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New Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Terminal Opens In A Few Weeks

Aug 04, 2020 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

  (MURFREESBORO) It was early spring 2019 when crews started demolishing the old 1952 era airport terminal. Now, we're just weeks away from the benefits of a beautiful $.... Read More

MTSU's new fall faculty exhibit brings art back to life

Aug 04, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Remember visiting an art exhibit, standing quietly in a large space with a handful of other aficionados, appreciating the work of creative peo.... Read More

MTSU heart attack survivor Huber chairs Sept. 26 virtual Rutherford Heart Walk

Aug 04, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Keith M. Huber can vividly recall multitudes of stories from his nearly 40-year career in the U.S. Army and the time he convinced univ.... Read More

MTSU’s Aug. 8 grads will join historic Class of ’20 at university’s 2nd virtual commencement

Aug 03, 2020 at 09:44 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Many of MTSU's anticipated 795 summer 2020 graduates began picking up their regalia Friday to prepare for at-home celebrat.... Read More