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FUN! Underwater Easter Egg Hunt Planned for April 9th in Murfreesboro Area

Mar 24, 2022 at 08:34 am by WGNS

On April 9th, an underwater Easter Egg Hunt will take place for area children in Murfreesboro, as explained by Parks Director Nate Williams…The Underwater Egg Hunt will.... Read More

Murfreesboro man to remain behind bars and on Sex Offender Registry

Mar 23, 2022 at 08:54 pm by WGNS

  Almost 6-years ago, a 52-year-old Murfreesboro man was indicted by a Rutherford County Grand Jury for the Rape of a Child. After pleading his case in court and being c.... Read More

CRIME BEAT: One case of shoplifting and One case of a soft-drink delivery driver reporting his phone being stolen

Mar 22, 2022 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

Around ten days ago, a police officer working extra duty at the Stones River Town Centre responded to the JCPenny store in reference to a shoplifting incident. As the office.... Read More

Road Rage Incident near Chelsea Place Apartments

Mar 22, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

A 37-year-old Beechgrove man was the victim of a road rage saga.The man told police that he was leaving the area of Chelsea Place Apartments and attempting to merge into ano.... Read More

Theft of Check Card numbers lead to Rutherford County resident falling victim to a "Coinbase" Money Transfer

Mar 22, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

A local resident in the Barfield Community recently fell victim to a scam involving a “Coinbase” money transfer that totaled close to $1,300. The money was taken f.... Read More

AHCA/NCAL Highlights Nursing Home Quality Improvements Over The Past Decade

Mar 21, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report today highlighting data that shows the quality of care.... Read More

Early Monday morning shooting in Smyrna - Two transported to the hospital

Mar 21, 2022 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— There was an early morning shooting in Smyrna. The shooting occurred at a gas station across the street from the Nissan plant.Smyrna Police Officers w.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools’ STEM Expo set for Tuesday evening

Mar 21, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

After being forced to cancel in 2020 because of the pandemic, Rutherford County Schools is excited to once again hold the RCS STEM Expo. The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesda.... Read More

Jefferson Pike (State Route 266) Roadwork Continues this week in Smyrna area

Mar 21, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Motorist should use caution on Jefferson Pike this week in the Smyrna area as road work continues.The contractor working with the state on the Jefferson Pike bridge over the S.... Read More

MPD Needs Your Help With These TJ Maxx "Persons of Interest"

Mar 19, 2022 at 09:31 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Polic have asked citizens to “Be on the Lookout” for possible suspects in an alleged shoplifting case.Authorities received information.... Read More

Thursday Night Structure Fire In Smyrna

Mar 19, 2022 at 06:02 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  At 7:31PM Thursday evening (3/17/2022) Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a  structure fire in the 400 block of Clarkston Drive..... Read More

75th Tennessee 4-H Congress Convenes March 20

Mar 18, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 75th Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress will host outstanding 4-H youth leaders from across the state beginning March 20. The theme of the even.... Read More

Five people arrested in the 2020 ‘ambush’ shooting, homicide of a Murfreesboro man

Mar 18, 2022 at 05:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), U.S. Marshals in Memphis, and Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies arrested five people for the homicid.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police asks citizens to "Be on the Lookout," in regard to an Alleged Shoplifting Case

Mar 18, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Polic have asked citizens to “Be on the Lookout” for possible suspects in an alleged shoplifting case.Authorities received information from TJ Maxx on.... Read More
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Today's guest help to prepare meals for those in need - learn how you can help

Mar 18, 2022 at 09:07 am by Producer

Our guest include Aaron and Emily Cox, who volunteer their time to prepare meals for those in need (hear today's podcast above). On March 5, 2022, Meals of Hope packing p.... Read More

UPDATE: Huge 15' X 25' American Flag Stolen from Steered Straight Thrift Store

Mar 17, 2022 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

WGNS has an update on the 15-foot high by 25-foot wide American Flag that was stolen from the outside of Steered Straight Thrift Store in Murfreesboro on the morning of Marc.... Read More

Free food giveaway this Saturday

Mar 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Community Church will host multiple free food giveaways for those in need. The next giveaway will be held this coming Saturday.The food will be distributed o.... Read More

The Rutherford County landowners can receive free bare-root tree seedlings

Mar 17, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners.If the weather is nice, they will set up outside the U.... Read More
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Meals of Hope Volunteers in Murfreesboro Helped Prepare over 50,000 Meals for Less Fortunate - Overall Goal of 1-Million Meals in 2022 (1)

Mar 16, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Last Saturday (03/05/2022), Meals of Hope packing partners Aaron and Emily Cox worked with volunteers to pack 51,072 meals for struggling individual.... Read More

Somewhat Sleep Deprived Tennessee - TN Ranks 4th most sleep-deprived state in U.S.

Mar 16, 2022 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

Recent years have brought explosive demand for products and resources to improve people’s health and well-being. The wellness market is one of the fastest-growing consum.... Read More