Greenhouse Ministries Enters 26th Year of Transforming Lives in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2024 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - At the end of this month, another year will be behind us and Greenhouse Ministries will begin their journey into their 26th anniversary of he.... Read More

GivingTuesday Spotlight: Barnabas Vision’s Deposit Program Helps Families Find Safe Housing

Dec 02, 2024 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a Murfreesboro-based nonprofit, believes that everyone deserves access to safe, stable housing. Yet for many families, security and.... Read More

UPDATE: Community Effort Pays Off: Missing 14-Year-Old Safely Found

Dec 02, 2024 at 08:52 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has officially canceled a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for 14-year-old Arianah Denwiddie, who was reported.... Read More

Local Generosity Shines as Toot’s Hosts Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 02, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - For nearly 40 years, Toot’s Good Food and Fun has been more than just a spot for wings and burgers—it’s been a cornerstone of comm.... Read More

Discover the Stories Behind the Stories with Author Carol Ghattas

Nov 27, 2024 at 10:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Carol Ghattas for a book signing on Thursday, December 12, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The author wil.... Read More

You Never Know What Tomorrow Brings

Nov 26, 2024 at 09:17 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - You never know what tomorrow brings. A compassionate member of our community had been helping people, and as his work wrapped up on Friday, he and his.... Read More
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Hope, Heartache, and a Renewed Plea: Murfreesboro Teen Awaits a Kidney

Nov 25, 2024 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – It's not every day that the struggles of a stranger unfold before us, let alone inspire us to take action. For 13-year-old Leaven Wilson and h.... Read More

Nashville Leads Murfreesboro by 72 Points in LGBTQ+ Equality Rankings

Nov 21, 2024 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), in collaboration with the Equality Federation, has released the 13th edition of its Municipal Equality Index (ME.... Read More

George Huddleston, Jr. Took Wings

Nov 21, 2024 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - George Huddleston, Jr. is enjoying flying once again. This gentle and caring Murfreesboro leader passed away Thursday morning (11/21/2024) after a long and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Sees Slight Uptick in Unemployment as Smyrna and LaVergne Stay Steady

Nov 21, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County continues to excel in employment metrics, maintaining its position among Tennessee’s top 10 counties with the lowest unemployme.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County and a ‘Road Trip’ to Paris: Saving Money on Fuel

Nov 21, 2024 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If there’s one thing Tennessee is crushing lately, it’s being kind of cheap on gas—well, until we’re not. Earlier this week, AA.... Read More

Mercury Park Redevelopment Brings Modern Housing for Low-Income Families

Nov 21, 2024 at 01:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – New homes are rising like a phoenix on S. Bilbro and Minor St., replacing the old brick and cinder block buildings that for mor.... Read More
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Wednesday Afternoon Traffic Crash Slows NW Broad St.

Nov 20, 2024 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A Wednesday (11/20/2024) afternoon traffic crash in the 800 block of NW Broad St. slowed motorists heading home from work. The multi-vehicle incident took p.... Read More

Thursday is Great American Smokeout!

Nov 20, 2024 at 06:59 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - This Thursday (11/21/2024) is the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT and LUNG CANCER SCREENING Awareness Day. The Great American Smokeout encourages Americans to.... Read More

Thinking about College? Scholarships are available!

Nov 18, 2024 at 09:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Are you thinking about atteding college? If you don't wait around too long, scholarships are now available.  In fact, Middle Tennessee State Unive.... Read More

Not just on GIVING TUESDAY, the Red Cross urgently needs help!

Nov 18, 2024 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Tennessee -  In 2024, the climate crisis mounted an overwhelming toll on people in Tennessee and the U.S., who relied on the American Red Cross for relief and care a.... Read More

Jessica Johnson

Nov 18, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, November 18th, 2024 Jessica Johnson is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for the work she does serving school children with foo.... Read More

Heartfelt Tributes Pour In for Murfreesboro Cyclist Killed on His Way to Work

Nov 16, 2024 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A tragic accident on the Old Nashville Highway near Creekmont Drive claimed the life of a Murfreesboro resident early Friday morning. Jonathan Hamilton.... Read More

MTSU Police Hosts Free Four-Week Self-Defense Course Starting Nov. 25

Nov 15, 2024 at 05:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Registration is open for the Middle Tennessee State University Police Department’s upcoming four-week Rape Aggression Defense, or RAD, System.... Read More
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Performing UNDER PRESSURE Training: Murfreesboro Firefighters Sharpen Skills at Training Conference

Nov 15, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Last weekend, Murfreesboro firefighters joined over 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a transformative training conference made possi.... Read More