HELP WANTED: WGNS Radio is Looking for a Diverse Personality that can Tackle New Digital and On-Air Sales AND Become an On Air Talent

Oct 01, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

WGNS is Hiring WGNS Radio provides more local news than any other media outlet in Rutherford County. With two presets on the FM dial and one on our original AM frequency,.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Rutherford County on Friday, Sept. 10th

Sep 02, 2021 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

A sobriety checkpoint will be held from 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 to 1 a.m. Saturday Sept. 11 on Rutherford Boulevard by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force.Tenness.... Read More

County Farm Road Shut Down at Slab Due to Flooding

Aug 31, 2021 at 11:14 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUTY, TN)  At around 10 o’clock Tuesday (8/31/21) morning, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced the closure of County Farm Road at th.... Read More

UPDATE: Andrew Holt has been safely located

Aug 31, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Police are no longer seeking the help of the public in locating a missing 29-year-old man who has since been found. Andrew Holt was reported as.... Read More

ATF hosted a Post Blast Investigative Techniques Course in Bell Buckle, Tennessee (See Videos)

Aug 11, 2021 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Nearby Bell Buckle, Tennessee was explosive this past week, thanks to a special course for first responders.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Nash.... 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

Possibly, the Man who Started Sports Broadcasts "On Air"

Aug 03, 2021 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Harold Arlin, the man who started broadcast coverage of sports, pretty much on his own... with more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss:  

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Promotes Two to Captain

Jul 14, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) announced Tuesday the promotion of Josh Wright and Mike Johnson to Captain.“Josh Wright.... Read More

New Driver’s License Kiosk Available at La Vergne Public Library

Jul 13, 2021 at 11:45 am by WGNS

A long-awaited driver’s license kiosk is finally operational and available to serve those in the northern part of Rutherford County.The new self-service kiosk is one of.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office Participates in Registered Apprentice Program

Jul 08, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office recently received approval for an official U.S. Department of Labor-certified Registered App.... Read More

TUESDAY: Rosemary Owens

Jul 06, 2021 at 06:18 am by WGNS

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, July 6th, 2021Rosemary Owens is today's Good Neighbor of the Day for always being there for people when you least expect it. Rosemar.... Read More

Five to Graduate from Rutherford County Recovery Court May 25

May 24, 2021 at 09:44 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—A total of five participants in the Rutherford County Recovery Court program will graduate on May 25.Judge Jimmy Turner, 16th Judicial Distric.... Read More

Songs, Big Fluffy Characters and Life

May 18, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

  The Muppets, Sesame Street and songs about rainbows… what does this have to do with learning and life through television characters? With more, here is MTSU Pro.... Read More

Riverdale High FFA Students Plant Garden for Residents at Community Care of Rutherford County

May 13, 2021 at 11:06 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Riverdale High School students in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program planted a large garden at Community Care of Rutherford County (CCRC).... Read More

Riverdale high, Christiana middle and elementary schools claim NASP state championships

May 13, 2021 at 07:37 am by WGNS

Riverdale High School edged crosstown rival Oakland to win its division, while both Christiana middle and elementary schools captured titles in the 2021 Tennessee National Arc.... Read More

HAPPY RETIREMENT: MTSU honors 55 retiring employees for years of service to students, community

May 13, 2021 at 07:08 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU recently recognized 55 retiring employees as the 2020-21 academic year winds down, saluting their hundreds of combined yea.... Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS: Decoration Day, The Healing Field and More to take place in Rutherford County, TN

May 13, 2021 at 06:33 am by WGNS

Decoration Day will take place at a community cemetery on Sunday, June 6th in the Midland area. Phillip Ryan, who lives in Midland, will be the guest speaker at the Smotherman.... Read More

FOUR Shootings on Rutherford County Interstates

May 12, 2021 at 09:39 am by WGNS

One driver escaped injury when another motorist fired a handgun into his car Friday on Interstate 24, Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies said.In unrelated cases, anoth.... Read More

Rep. Terry of Murfreesboro Brought Awareness to Illegal Organ Harvesting in China and Ended Session by Passing Medical Cannabis Bill in TN

May 12, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

The first half of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly, which saw significant progress and protections advanced for Tennesseans, has adjourned.  Representative Bryan Terr.... Read More

Untold Tennessee: A Year Long Celebration

May 11, 2021 at 09:24 am by WGNS

Governor Bill Lee has announced “Untold Tennessee” as the theme for a yearlong celebration commemorating 225 years of statehood. Tennesseans are invited to attend.... Read More