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Topics Today: Creating New Doctors, Growing Better Economies, and Leaders with Disabilities

Oct 25, 2024 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On today's Action Line with WGNS Host Scott Walker, we dive deep into three fascinating stories showcasing the remarkable achievements and initiatives.... Read More

Finding Strength Together: How Celebrate Recovery Can Turn the Tide

Aug 23, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Overcoming obstacles can be tough, but it’s a necessary part of life. Because without challenges, or tough times that give us heartache, we&rsquo.... Read More

Local Non-Profit Fundraiser Aims to Empower Adults with Disabilities and Older Adults

Aug 05, 2024 at 10:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Local non-profit organization Journeys In Community Living is gearing up for its Annual Partners in the Journey Fundraiser, an essential event de.... Read More

Wilson County Mourns Victim of Cedar Creek Marina Shooting

Jul 02, 2024 at 12:38 pm by Chandelar Williams

WILSON COUNTY, TENN. - In the early hours of Saturday, June 29, 2024, a tragic event unfolded at Cedar Creek Marina and Restaurant on Saundersville Road, about 40 minutes from.... Read More
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UPDATE: Flash Flood Carries Cows Over Dam and 19-Miles Away – Some Remain Missing

May 15, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are now gaining a better understanding of how unusual the flash flooding was that impacted multiple areas of Middle Tennessee last week... L.... Read More

Community Gathers to Remember Yousuf Ayesh: Prayer Vigil and Funeral Service Honoring Brave 11-Year-Old

May 14, 2024 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A prayer vigil is scheduled for this upcoming Friday night to honor the memory of 11-year-old Yousuf Ayesh, who tragically passed away on Tuesday morning af.... Read More

Cross-Town Chase: Smyrna Suspect Escapes into La Vergne

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - In a tense turn of events, the Smyrna Police Department initiated a pursuit today that extended into La Vergne, leaving residents on edge and authorities on high.... Read More

Inside the Mongols Motorcycle Club and an Outcome of Federal Sentencing

Apr 15, 2024 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

James Hines, 47, one of eighteen members and associates of the Clarksville chapter of the Mongols Motorcycle Club who were federally prosecuted for RICO conspiracy, murder, ki.... Read More

Gary Farley Retires: A Legacy of Service and Leadership in Tennessee's Firefighting Community

Mar 27, 2024 at 11:08 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Tennessee's Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention, Gary Farley, bids farewell to a distinguished career marked by service and dedication. Having served.... Read More

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Announces 2024 Artist in Residence Program

Mar 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Discovery Center recently announced Tennessee artists Charles Key and Suzanne LeBeau as the featured artists in the museum’s 2024 Artist in Resi.... Read More

MTSU will host Family Violence Panel discussions open to the community

Feb 13, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Statistics for the prevalence of abuse and intimate partner violence are alarming  — 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men —.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford & Cannon Counties VITA Program Community Impact

Jun 14, 2023 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces a successful tax season for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. VITA is a FREE.... Read More

MTSU Honors 58-Retiring Employees for 1,440-plus Combined Years of Service to Students, Community

Apr 18, 2023 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is saluting 58 retiring employees as the 2022-23 academic year begins winding down, honoring their.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Exceeds its Goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon Event Presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties exceeded its goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon event presented by Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Fair provides MTSU students volunteer opportunities in community, on campus

Sep 19, 2022 at 09:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Middle Tennessee State University students were recently introduced to 16 Murfreesboro-area organizations seeking voluntee.... Read More

MTSU collaborates with Nashville mayor’s office, community on heat data collection to help at-risk populations

Aug 29, 2022 at 02:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For MTSU geosciences professor and researcher Alisa Hass and her collaborators at the Nashville, Tennessee, mayor’s office, a.... Read More

Local Non-Profit Continues to Push Forward with Plans for a New Facility to Further Help the Homeless with Stability

Jul 07, 2022 at 04:31 pm by WGNS

Local non-profit The Journey Home in Murfreesboro continues to help the homeless community as they make plans to build a new facility, one mile south of their current location.... Read More

Op-Ed: Take time to encourage!

May 04, 2022 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Take time to encourage!  by David Coggin, Barnabas Vision I believe Rutherford County is one of the most encouraging and giving communities in the world, but we are.... Read More

Murfreesboro NAACP presents special awards to McPhees for community, education work

Feb 22, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and his wife, MTSU first lady Elizabeth McPhee, were presented special awards Monday night by the Murfreesboro.... Read More

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Announces Distinguished Award Recipients Recognized at the Community Celebration

Nov 15, 2021 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has named Ted and Gloria LaRoche as the Witherspoon Award recipient, Kara J. Kemp as the Volunteer of.... Read More