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MPD: Police trying to determine the identity of two "Persons of Interest" in Murfreesboro Theft Case

Apr 14, 2022 at 03:41 pm by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, police are asking the community to Be On the Lookout for two subjects who are “Persons of Interest” in a burglary case.MPD Public Information Offi.... Read More

Electric Vehicles and more at Earth Day on April 23rd

Apr 14, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS

Lot’s of activities are being planned for children at Earth Day this year…That was Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric. The annual event will be on the Murfr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

When Jessica Pinson was told she would be the high school choice for district-level Teacher of the Year, she was surprised.She also felt undeserving.“Simply because if I.... Read More
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A New Downtown Development Discussed At City Council Workshop

Apr 13, 2022 at 08:51 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Exciting news from the Murfreesboro City Council Workshop that was held at the Murfreesboro Airport during lunchtime on Wednesday (4/13/2022). A mixe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland announces “letter of intent” for long-term sale of City’s solid waste

Apr 13, 2022 at 07:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, a letter of intent among WastAway, LLC and Argos USA LLC and the City..... Read More

COMMENTARY: Reading, Testing, and Moving Forward

Apr 12, 2022 at 05:03 pm by WGNS

Educators have argued about approaches to reading instruction since public education began. A one-size-fits-all solution to reading does not work for everyone. Our state has c.... Read More
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Life-Saving Stroke Intervention Offered in Rutherford County for the First Time

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS

On Tuesday (04/05/22), Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford became the first healthcare facility in Rutherford County to offer a potentially life-saving stroke interven.... Read More

On Today's show we covered 3-topics: "Releasing Stress in the Rampage Room," What is a Pregnancy Coach? AND - The Gun Safe Bill in Tennessee - What is it?

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:15 am by Producer

First Half of Show - Destroying things for fun and to release STRESS: During today's Action Line (Podcast Above), WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by Combat Veteran David Carson.... Read More

One Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Shooting in La Vergne

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:29 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) One person is dead after apparently shooting a family member and then himself late Thursday night in La Vergne (03/31/2022). The gunman was found insid.... Read More

Read Announces His Bid For Re-election to Rutherford County Commission

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:01 am by WGNS

County Commissioner Pettus Read is once again seeking the County Commission seat for District 8, which makes up the southwestern area of Rutherford County including all of Eag.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Man Driving Older Model Ford F-150

Mar 31, 2022 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, authorities are trying to determine the identity of a man who was caught on camera at the Sam Ridley Parkway Lowe's store.The case revolves around a theft that oc.... Read More

Hometown Heroes Walk for Children in Murfreesboro on April 29th

Mar 28, 2022 at 06:56 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “On your mark.  Get set.  Go!” said Development Coordinator Katie Enzor.  “The Child Advocacy Center is making prepa.... 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

Another fentanyl related overdose death and another arrest near Rutherford County, TN

Mar 21, 2022 at 10:41 am by WGNS

The Grundy County Grand Jury has returned indictments on two men for second degree murder. The case, like several others in the past month, revolves around dangerous drugs con.... 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

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

Photo of the Day: The road to North Carolina - Street Photography

Mar 10, 2022 at 02:45 am by WGNS

by Scott Walker - SmallTownBigWorld.comStreet Photography in Nashville: While on a walk in downtown Nashville, my wife and I came across a man sitting on a small ledge outsi.... Read More

9th annual Rutherford Athena Awards is set for April

Mar 09, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee. - RUTHERFORD Cable, founding sponsor of the ATHENA International Leadership Award for Rutherford County, announces the 2022 nominees for this year&rsq.... Read More

House and Senate Bills would add protections for Tennessee churches and religious groups

Feb 23, 2022 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Tennessee House of Representatives have passed legislation that is designed to further protect Tennesseans’ First Amendment right to hold religious services during a sta.... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll of Tennessee parents: 40% of kids missed at least one week of school; 70% favor remote learning availability

Jan 26, 2022 at 04:34 pm by WGNS

STUDY: The latest analysis of the Vanderbilt Child Health Poll has found that nearly 40% of Tennessee parents said their children missed at least one week of school during the.... Read More