MTSU Sends Multiple Undergrads, Wins Mayo Clinic Challenge at National Conference

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU recently sent 16 undergraduates to participate in the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research and one student, Jann.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Hosted Three Major Events Raising over $100,000

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TENN – In the month of May, The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation hosted three fundraising events in support of the Lee and Susan Moss F.... Read More

Man Wanted by Murfreesboro, Nashville and Mt. Juliet Police Allegedly Found in Women's Restroom at Restaurant

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

    MURFREESBORO, TENN – A subject who was wanted by both Murfreesboro and Nashville Police was apprehended in Wilson County. 30-Year-old William Spratt, Jr..... Read More

U.S. Navy to Showcase SEAL Virtual Reality Experience at Great Tennessee Airshow

Jun 05, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - This weekend, Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 11, at the Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN, the U.S. Navy will showcase the Nimitz, a mobile, state.... Read More

City of La Vergne to Conduct Special Census, Estimating More Than 4,000 Residents Unaccounted For

Jun 05, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The City of La Vergne is conducting a special census to get a more accurate count of the people who call La Vergne home. The La Vergn.... Read More
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Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy for the Day in Rutherford County

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seth Parks dreamed of being a cop. His dream came true when he became “Deputy for the Day” this past Friday at the Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Alleged “Retail Fraud Case"

Jun 05, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN – In Murfreesboro, MPD Detectives need help identifying a person of interest in what police are calling “A retail fraud case.” The incide.... Read More

The Price of Gas and Diesel in the Rutherford County Area This Week

Jun 05, 2023 at 06:04 am by WGNS News

Tennesseans that took a holiday road trip over the weekend were greeted with pump prices over a dollar cheaper than last year's holiday. Gas prices, on average, only moved thr.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Monday, June 5, 2023

Jun 05, 2023 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

With a look at the Monday obituaries, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Upcoming Car and Bike Show to Raise Money for a Positive Cause on June 24, 2023 - Hear our Interview

Jun 04, 2023 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

Hear our full interview above: Rutherford County, TN - The Heart in Motion Car and Motorcycle Show is being planned for Rutherford County motor enthusiast. Everything fro.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Respond to Shooting on University Street - One Person Shot in Leg

Jun 02, 2023 at 06:56 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - At about 10-minutes after 5 on Friday evening, Murfreesboro Police responded to a shots fired call on University Street at Sun Circle. Upon arrival,.... Read More

AAA Offers Safety Tips as Temperatures Rise in Tennessee

Jun 02, 2023 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90's for portions of the state this weekend, AAA is urging motorists to keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what i.... Read More

Rutherford County Classroom Training "Reunification Exercises" for Emergencies at Schools

Jun 02, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Next week, RCS administrators will undergo crisis response training for reunification. When events that require evacuations occur at a school, staff m.... Read More

Bill to Mandate Electronic Service Providers to Report Online Child Exploitation

Jun 02, 2023 at 03:48 pm by WGNS News

  U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced the Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology (REPORT) Act.This legislation w.... Read More

The District Attorney’s Office of Rutherford County Updates WGNS Listeners on Court Cases, Cold Cases and the Law

Jun 02, 2023 at 09:04 am by WGNS News

On the Action Line, we were joined by the Rutherford County District Attorney’s Office with host J. Paul Newman, who is a retired Assistant District Attorney. Today, Dis.... Read More

Friday: Dean Allen

Jun 02, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

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

Consolidated Utility District Employees in Rutherford County Honored

Jun 02, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – When your career provides an essential service to the community, continuous learning is vital. Like funding given for academics and athletics, scho.... Read More

Friday: Brenda Bull

Jun 02, 2023 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, June 2nd, 2023 Brenda Bull is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for having a huge heart - doing good things for others and help.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Friday and Saturday (June 2 - 3, 2023)

Jun 02, 2023 at 04:30 am by WGNS News

Listen to the Obituaries for Friday and Saturday (June 2 - 3, 2023) with WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Hundreds of Dollars' Worth of Liquor Reportedly Stolen in Murfreesboro

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Lot’s of adult beverages were taken in two recent theft’s that were reported in Murfreesboro. The theft’s occurred about a week befo.... Read More