VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Receives 4-Star CMS Quality Ratings

Jul 28, 2023 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 26 for the first time. TVH.... Read More

Suspect Arrested for Alleged Threats of Mass Violence Against a Murfreesboro School

Jul 28, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man from Hendersonville, Tennessee has been arrested and charged with threats of mass violence after allegedly making a threat to “shoot up.... Read More

42-Year-Old Arrested on 17-Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Jul 28, 2023 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - In Bedford County, authorities have made an arrest in an ongoing Sexual Exploitation of a Minor investigation (T.C.A. 39-17-1003). The arrest came after a.... Read More

Two Part Podcast: On the first half WGNS Spoke to the Center for Migration Studies / In the Second Half of the Show, WGNS Focused on Eating Disorders

Jul 28, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

First Half of Show: Today, WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke to the new Executive Director of the Center for Migration Studies. His guest was C. Mario Russell, who disc.... Read More

Friday: Walter Rich

Jul 28, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Walter Rich The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Ma.... Read More

Friday: Lea Bartch

Jul 28, 2023 at 07:24 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, July 28th, 2023 Lea Bartch is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always having a smile and a kind word. Lea Bartch will rece.... Read More

Smyrna Rosenwald School in Rutherford County featured in exhibit ‘Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee’ now open at the Tennessee State Museum

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:32 am by WGNS News

Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, presented in partnership with Fisk University’s John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library.... Read More

Smyrna Again has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Jul 28, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jobless data is in for the state of Tennessee. Rutherford County is ranked as having the 4th lowest unemployment rate in Tennessee at 3%. Tying with Ru.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Confirms Willingness to Absorb Cost of March 31 - April 1 Tornado Debris Disposal Made by the County

Jul 27, 2023 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has an update on the disposal of storm debris in Rutherford County and why the county mayor was surprised to receive a bill for the waste be.... Read More

UPDATE:Missing Teenage Girl from in Murfreesboro SAFELY LOCATED

Jul 27, 2023 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: According to MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers, 17-year-old missing/runaway juvenile Layla Humphrey was found safe in Gallatin, TN on Wednesday. Flowers sta.... Read More

Arosa Care's Erin Keogh-Rankin and Senior Moments with Guest Dr. Joel Parker

Jul 27, 2023 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

Arosa Care's Erin Keogh-Rankin tells how their firm works with senior citizens as well as medically challenged individuals with home health-care as well as other needs. .... Read More

Upgrades are Headed to Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro

Jul 27, 2023 at 01:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro skateboarders will be excited to hear the city is moving closer and closer to building a skatepark in Old Fort Park. According to Parks and Rec.... Read More

DeKalb County Man Indicted for the Rape and Incest of at least 2-Children

Jul 27, 2023 at 12:42 am by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN - In nearby Smithville, a DeKalb County man has been indicted on child sex crime charges dealing with rape. The subject was originally arrested on.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Thursday Here

Jul 27, 2023 at 12:41 am by WGNS News

Listen to the Thursday (07/27/23) obituaries for Rutherford County here, with WGNS' Steve Thornton...
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Middle Point Landfill Said They Were Prepared to Absorb the Cost of Tornado Debris, But Sent Rutherford County a $100,000+ Bill

Jul 27, 2023 at 12:10 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: See the UPDATED News Story on this subject HERE. Previous News Article - Earlier this year on March 31st and into the early morning hours of April 1st, tornadoes.... Read More

Alleged Porch Pirate Wanted for Questioning in Shelbyville, TN

Jul 26, 2023 at 05:18 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN - In Bedford County, the Shelbyville Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a person who has been accused of stealing Amazon packages.... Read More

Tennessee Senator Launches Bipartisan Inquiry to Address AI-Generated Child Sex Abuse Material Online

Jul 26, 2023 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

In Washington DC, a senator from Tennessee is working to address crime against children in this everchanging technology-focused world. U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.).... Read More

Rutherford and Cannon County Residents have a Federal Tax Return Deadline Coming Up on Monday, July 31st

Jul 26, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD/CANNON COUNTY, TN – As a result of damaging tornadoes that swept through Rutherford and Cannon Counties on March 31 and April 1, 2023, residents in both count.... Read More

McNeilus to Expand Manufacturing Operations - Investing $25.2 Million in Rutherford County and Employ Over 300

Jul 26, 2023 at 12:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck.... Read More
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MTSU Criminal Justice Program Hosts Workshop for High School Career, Tech Education Teachers

Jul 26, 2023 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Criminal Justice Administration partnered with Tennessee Bureau of.... Read More