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6 Hometown Heroes Presented Awards 8th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children!

May 02, 2023 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO — District Attorney General Jennings Jones and Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon DeBoer presented the 2023 Hometown Heroes Awards at the.... Read More

Online Child Predators Could Be Talking to Your Children in Rutherford County

Apr 25, 2023 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - In today’s social media focused society, it is no wonder that children and teens feel so comfortable talking to strangers online. This holds espe.... Read More
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VA Tennessee Valley raises mental health, suicide prevention awareness through “The Road to Recovery” Ruck March

Apr 19, 2023 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Army Veteran and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) employee Melvin Gatewood embarked on a 35-mile ruck march today to raise awarene.... Read More

Convicted Rapist in Rutherford County Receives a 100-Year Sentence

Apr 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The hard work of Detective Marcy Gossett with the Smyrna Police Department landed a child rapist behind bars for the next 100-years. Sentencing.... Read More
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More than 50-Animals Rescued from Neglectful Conditions in LaVergne, TN

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:22 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, Tenn – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 48 dogs and 5 cats today from desperate hoarding conditions at a trailer in L.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Warns - Do Not Scan the QR Code

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – Officials in the Town of Smyrna has been made aware of SCAM QR codes being placed around Smyrna indicating "Scan to win a trip to Miami.” Authorities.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Finding the Best Media

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:57 pm by WGNS News

A Professor of Journalism at MTSU takes a look at national news outlets and media operations around the country and asks, “Who’s the number one media outlet?&.... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll: Over 40% of Tennessee Families Are Food Insecure, up From Last Year

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

An increasing number of Tennessee parents are reporting their families are food insecure. Up more than 30% in just one year, 41.2% of Tennessee parents reported low or very lo.... Read More
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Ribbon Cutting for Siegel Indoor Soccer Training Facility Set for March 24th in Murfreesboro

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A brand-new indoor soccer arena will open their doors to the public next Friday. The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department reports that the publi.... Read More

MTSU, Chick-fil-A tuition partnership helping engineering tech student build future

Mar 15, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University students are getting a financial boost thanks to a thriving partnership between the university and Chick-fil.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Set for Duo to Face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

Mar 08, 2023 at 10:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - A sealed indictment that was handed down by a Rutherford County Grand Jury in 2022 for two suspects believed to be involved in a felony TennCa.... Read More

Man Convicted in 2017 Murder of Kendrick Love Sentenced in Rutherford County

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:34 am by WGNS News

The final chapter to a murder case that involved the death of 18-year-old Kendrick Love, has come to a close with the conviction and sentencing of the accused murderer. Report.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Hosts Rutherford County Students to Learn About Robotic Surgery

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. –TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from across Rutherford County on January 24, 2023, for a special event. The “Na.... Read More
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New Murfreesboro Indoor Soccer Facility to Open in Early Spring

Feb 27, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

The new indoor soccer facility, which is 110,000 square feet in size, is about to open to soccer players for practicing, indoor events, and perhaps a few soccer games as well..... Read More

UPDATE: All Three Suspects in the Christiana Murder of Terry Barber Receive Life in Prison

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Christiana, TN - WGNS has news on what appears to be the final chapter in a murder case that shook the Christiana community almost 4-years ago. You may recall a tota.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Rescue Earns New ISO 2 Rating

Feb 14, 2023 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) After review by the Insurance Services Office, the City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department has received a new, improved ISO rating. The new ISO 2/2X rating.... Read More

Commentary by JC Bowman: Reducing School Violence is a National Imperative

Feb 10, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Reducing school violence is a national imperative. Frequently school officials and police officials have different perceptions of the role of law enforcement in public educati.... Read More

Gifts of Bicycles are Changing the Direction for Some in the Murfreesboro Area

Jan 18, 2023 at 06:13 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Sometimes, a true gift that can change the direction of a life - - comes on two wheels. Adult bicycles are needed at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro&.... Read More
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New Indoor Soccer Arena to Open in February - See Photos of the Massively Impressive Field

Jan 13, 2023 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The brand new indoor soccer  arena is nearly complete and should open in February. WGNS took a tour of the facility and spoke to Murfreesboro Parks and.... Read More

A new neighborhood hospital to open in the Blackman area this March - Listen to today's podcast for a discussion about the new hospital and more

Jan 10, 2023 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Today on the show, WGNS' Scott Walker interviews Gordon B. Ferguson, President & CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Brittney Urso, the new Westlawn Hosp.... Read More