Listen to the Obituaries for Tuesday, 05/02/2023

May 02, 2023 at 05:36 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on this Tuesday, May 2, 2023 morning, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Remains Closed for Proactive Measures to Update Critical Infrastructure

May 01, 2023 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

 See UPDATED MMC News article HERE. Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Medical Clinic will remain closed on Tuesday, after announcing that they would be shut down on Monday.... Read More

New Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Announced

May 01, 2023 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – The Commissioner of Education in Tennessee has decided to step down from her post. Commissioner Penny Schwinn, who has served as the Educ.... Read More

The Numbers and the Talk Behind Politics, Economics and Now the NFL Draft – Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 01, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – Statisticians, the NFL Draft Picks and good players versus not so good players. With today's commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journa.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Woman Killed on J. Percy Priest Lake While Kayaking - Struck by Oncoming Boater

May 01, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

  J. Percy Priest Lake - On Saturday, a young woman who was kayaking on J. Percy Priest Lake was hit by a boater and killed. The lifeless body of the 24-year-old Rutherf.... Read More

UPDATE: FEMA Continues to Offer Aid to Those Impacted by March 31 / April 1 Storms - Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Rockvale

May 01, 2023 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE - Rutherford / Cannon County, TN – WGNS is continuing to follow information from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about aid that is available fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Board of Trustees of Community Investment Trust meeting May 3

May 01, 2023 at 03:24 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Board of Trustees for the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Municip.... Read More

New Scam Targets Nearby Community - Asking Residents to Buy Gift Cards for their County

May 01, 2023 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

There is another scam alert for Middle Tennessee residents to be aware of... Terry Bell, the Warren County Executive, said that citizens began receiving emails that appeared t.... Read More

Smyrna Man Hits SUV in Nashville, Killing the Driver, According to Metro Police

May 01, 2023 at 10:04 am by WGNS News

Metro Nashville Police say an unidentified man was killed after an accident occurred on I-40 this past Sunday. According to investigators, a Smyrna man was driving down the i.... Read More

Avg. Gas Prices are Down in the Rutherford County Area by $0.13-Cents and Diesel Prices are Down by $0.08-Cents, When Compared to Last Week

May 01, 2023 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Monday: Michael Hill

May 01, 2023 at 06:14 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, May 1st, 2023: Michael Hill  Michael Hill at Licker & Whine is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for his love of.... Read More

LISTEN to the Obituaries for Monday, May 1, 2023

May 01, 2023 at 02:45 am by WGNS News

You can LISTEN to today's obituaries for Monday, May 1, 2023 here - with WGNS's Steve Thornton...

Today's Commentary on The Commissioner Corner: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris Takes a Look at the Opioid Epidemic

May 01, 2023 at 01:30 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at the opioid epidemic in Rutherford County and beyond.

New MTSU student government president buoyed by student enthusiasm, aims for campus unit

Apr 28, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU sophomore Michai Mosby will serve as the university’s next Student Government Association president. He is one.... Read More

TBI Releases its Crime on Campus Report for Tennessee

Apr 28, 2023 at 11:36 pm by WGNS News

On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual ‘Crime on Campus’ publication, detailing the volume and nature of crime on Tennessee’s.... Read More

Unknown Subject Allegedly Shatters Liquor Store Window and Leaves with Liquor and Lottery Tickets

Apr 28, 2023 at 10:43 pm by WGNS News

  Shelbyville, TN - Down Highway 231 South in Shelbyville, the police department says they need assistance from the community in identifying a subject who was caught on.... Read More

TN Right to Life Releases Statement on Approved Abortion Related Legislation

Apr 28, 2023 at 09:35 pm by WGNS News

  Tennessee Right to Life would like has thanked Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for signing into law House Bill 883 / Senate Bill 745 which will clarify but not weaken the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Identity Theft Case

Apr 28, 2023 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

    Murfreesboro, TN - A man from Florida contacted the Murfreesboro Police Department after an unknown subject allegedly went to a Murfreesboro bank and attempted.... Read More

Local Lawmakers Talk About a Proposed Impact Fee for Rutherford County and the State's 2023-2024 Budget

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

Today on the WGNS Action Line, we talked to State Representatives Charlie Baum, Mike Sparks and Tim Rudd. Today, they discussed the budget, Rutherford County’s proposed.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS part of “Empty the Shelters” event with the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia

Apr 28, 2023 at 06:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,TN. — The BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up w.... Read More