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Two Rutherford County Middle Schools Receive Grants from Local Delta Dental

Feb 28, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) announced the twenty-five middle schools from across the state selected to receive “Water’s Cool @ School” grants to.... Read More

Tennessee Obtains Approval for Retroactive Food Assistance to Eligible Children in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 28, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Beginning March 4, 2022, eligible children that did not receive assistance through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program f.... Read More

UPDATE: Woman Sought and Listed as Endangered with 5-Children LOCATED

Feb 28, 2022 at 07:29 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Thanks to a tip to Crime Stoppers, a woman who was sought by authorities and originally thought to be in either Nashville or the Rutherford County area has been locate.... Read More

Gas Prices are UP 15.3-Cents to Start the Week of Feb. 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 at 07:04 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 15.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.43/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

SCAN member James Rainey was a ‘good man’

Feb 25, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

84-Year-old James Rainey of Fosterville was a “salt of the earth good man,” said volunteer Jack Kelton of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awa.... Read More

WGNS Takes a look into the TN General Assembly

Feb 25, 2022 at 09:13 am by Producer

On Friday's WGNS Podcast (heard on FM 100.5 in Smyrna, FM 101.9 and AM 1450 in Murfreesboro), host Scott Walker is joined by TN State Representatives Dr. Bryan Terry and.... Read More

Drivers Beware: Area Flooding Covers Multiple Roadways in Rutherford County, TN

Feb 25, 2022 at 05:45 am by WGNS

Heavy rainfall in the past three days has equaled creeks, streams and rivers flooding into area roadways, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies ar.... Read More

Suspect in custody after reportedly leading Coffee County authorities on two pursuits - Suspect also wanted in Murfreesboro vehicle theft case

Feb 08, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

A man who was already on probation in Murfreesboro for theft is now facing charges in nearby Coffee County, Tennessee. The suspect, who is now in custody, allegedly .... Read More

Tennessee Sees Price Cuts to 14.7% of Listings in 2021, 13th Fewest in U.S.

Feb 08, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The real estate market over the past year has offered few deals and discounts for homebuyers. With the inventory of existing homes having reached historic lows last fall and n.... Read More

Two Inmates Die at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro

Feb 07, 2022 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

Two Rutherford County Adult Detention Center inmates died at the hospital this weekend and a third inmate remains hospitalized Monday, said Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitz.... Read More

MTSU Honors College staffer Clippard appointed Gilman Advisor Ambassador

Feb 05, 2022 at 12:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Honors College staff member Laura Clippard’s years of advising and helping students land prestigious Gilman, Fulbrig.... Read More

Joseph Givens inducted into bus driver hall of fame after 50 years of service

Feb 01, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

A local school bus driver who has transported some of the most valuable and meaningful passengers to area parents, was recognized for his dedication and service to the commu.... Read More

TN: Governor Lee and the State of the State Address Includes a $52-Billion Price Tag

Jan 31, 2022 at 11:58 pm by WGNS

  Education was a major focus of the Governor's State of the State address.On Monday evening (1/31/22), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented a proposed budget while hig.... Read More
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WGNS Radio Recognized in State of Tennessee Proclamation for Serving Community 75+ Years

Jan 31, 2022 at 10:52 am by WGNS

WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of bein.... Read More

Deadline for Choice and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County is Here

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:45 am by WGNS

The deadline to apply and learn more about Choice Schools and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County has arrived (Monday, 1/31/22) and Tuesday (2/1/22).The Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

This Morning's Subject: The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:04 am by Producer

Scott talks with Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Manager Chad Gehrke about growth and excitement at the local airport. This is one of the few government entities that co.... Read More

City Street pothole filling and crack repair underway after January Ice and snow

Jan 28, 2022 at 05:38 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After a month of ice and snow that blanketed Middle Tennessee, requiring the application of tons of salt on City streets and plowing of m.... Read More

New Bill in Tennessee focuses on cannabinoid products such as Delta 8

Jan 25, 2022 at 10:49 am by WGNS

A bill was introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly last week that would regulate federally legal hemp-derived THC products such as Delta 8 in TennesseeHouse Bill 1690&nbs.... Read More

The Green Book equaled Safety for African American Families between 1936 and 1966 - Discussion / Film to be held in Murfreesboro

Jan 25, 2022 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Black History Month will take place in February and a special discussion will be held along with the presentation of two different documentaries in Murfreesboro. One of the do.... Read More

Local Author Releases New Novel about a female who battled in the Civil War - There were over 200 documented women who dressed as men to go into battle in the 1800's

Jan 25, 2022 at 07:21 am by WGNS

A local author has written a new book that involves the Civil War era. What makes his book quite fascinating, is that the story revolves around a woman fighting in the wars on.... Read More