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Rutherford County Schools Director Names Two Assistant Superintendents

Jun 16, 2022 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

Dr. Kelly Chastain will be the next assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Brian Runion will be the next assistant superintendent for Budget and Finance,.... Read More

Another Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card Case in Murfreesboro

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives need assistance identifying a person of interest in another fraudulent use of a credit card case. This one occurred on May 16th. The victim in the c.... Read More

Real Estate Market in Rutherford County is Changing

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

The real estate market continues to do well in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee, but buyers paying $30k, $40k and even $75,000 over an asking price are slowly.... Read More

Tennessee Awarded Grant To Improve Emergency Food System

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans facing food insecurity will have improved access to nutritious foods thanks to a grant awarded to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). The U.S. Departme.... Read More

Body discovered by boater in Percy Priest Lake Thursday

Jun 10, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: - Identity Confirmed - A body was discovered near a marina on Percy Priest Lake Thursday morning (06/09/22). According to the Nashville Fire Department, the body was i.... Read More

Nine Indicted in Ongoing Multi-Agency Methamphetamine Investigation

Jun 10, 2022 at 11:52 am by WGNS

DEKALB COUNTY – In nearby DeKalb County, Tennessee, An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Burea.... Read More

Council approves Fiscal Year 2023 Budget on second reading; $247.1 million General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Jun 09, 2022 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (June 8) approved the City’s $247.1 million proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) General Fund Budget.... Read More

New Stroke Procedure Saves Rutherford County Woman's Life

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:55 pm by WGNS

According to the CDC, someone in the United States suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. Carmen Rodriguez, 79, is now a member of that group. It was the evening of May 15th when.... Read More

Juneteenth Celebration Expands to Three Blocks - will be held June 16th - 18th

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:11 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed in Murfreesboro with thr.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Edited Photos and Other Images in the Media - What are you REALLY Seeing?

Jun 08, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Editing images and the pictures you see in magazines, on websites and in the news – what is real and what is considered okay and what is a no-no? With more,.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces four new principals

Jun 08, 2022 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Four new principals are stepping into leadership roles with RCS for the 22-23 school year. All come with incredible experience in education and leadership. Justin Smith, Blac.... Read More

TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment will add to summer electric bills

Jun 08, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MTE members can expect higher than normal bills this summer as the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Fuel Cost Adjustment charge remains up, thanks primarily to much hi.... Read More

Fire in Murfreesboro neighborhood - no injuries reported

Jun 07, 2022 at 09:33 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Crews were dispatched to a residential fire around 4:45 Tuesday evening at just before 7:30. The blaze was on Hacienda Court. The fire was in th.... Read More

Unknown subject accused of fraudulently spending over $6,500 on stolen credit card in Murfreesboro and La Vergne, TN

Jun 07, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are asking for residents to be on the lookout for a subject who has been labeled as a person of interest in a fraud case. The fraud is tied to the use.... Read More

She earned her Black Belt in Taekwondo at age 74, hear her story on the first half of today's show - During the second half of the program, we focus on education

Jun 07, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker spoke to a local woman who earned her black belt in Taekwondo... at age 74. This is not your typical martial arts story, to.... Read More

Fish and Wildlife Commission sets hunting and trapping seasons

Jun 07, 2022 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

Boating season is wide-open, as can be seen at places like Fate Sanders Marina and the Stewart Creek Boat Ramp in Smyrna on Percy Priest Lake. Of course, that also means tha.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees to hold June 14th Quarterly Meeting - Talk of a New Liberal Arts Building

Jun 07, 2022 at 11:37 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 14th. The meeting begins at 1 p..... Read More

Middle TN Electric Makes Strong Showing at Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo

Jun 06, 2022 at 09:50 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric’s Lineman Rodeo team will be bringing home a trailer full of awards following its performance at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman’s Ro.... Read More

Adult Detention Center earns state certification for sixth consecutive time

Jun 06, 2022 at 06:14 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the sixth time in six years by the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI), Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh s.... Read More

Tennessee Has the 8th Fastest-Growing Economy in the U.S.

Jun 06, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have struggled to understand exactly what is happening with the U.S. economy. In th.... Read More