WGNS Talks with African American Heritage Society on 'Lighting The Way' Celebration," Historic Cemeteries, Churches, and More

Oct 07, 2024 at 11:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County will celebrate a decade of preserving local history this November with its 10th Anniversary.... Read More

Fatal Road Rage Shooting in Murfreesboro Bound Over to Grand Jury: SUV Driver Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Oct 07, 2024 at 09:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Earlier this year in April, a violent road rage incident led to one person being shot and killed and another injured in Murfreesboro. The incident rep.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Dip Below State Average, AAA Reports

Oct 07, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

According to a recent report from AAA, Tennessee now ranks as the fourth least expensive market for gasoline in the United States. As of Monday, prices for regular unleaded av.... Read More

Reducing Breast Cancer Risk Naturally: Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Oct 07, 2024 at 06:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS talks to Kim Hilsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center about combating breast cancer and deciding which way to go to naturally reduce your ri.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Legal Spotlight: From Cold Cases to Courtrooms

Oct 04, 2024 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome to today's episode, where retired Assistant District Attorney J. Paul Newman guides us through the intricate world of local law enforcement, fo.... Read More

Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett Recognizes Carson Elder with STARS Award

Oct 04, 2024 at 06:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Arborist Carson Elder is the August STARS Award recipient. Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett honored Elder as a STAR during the Oct. 3, 2024, Cit.... Read More

Rutherford County Unites for East Tennessee Hurricane Relief Efforts

Oct 03, 2024 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A local church in Murfreesboro is collecting goods to be taken to Newport, TN, which is an area that was devastated by the recent flooding that was caused b.... Read More

New Survey Reveals Tennessee Parents' Perspectives on School Quality and Engagement

Oct 03, 2024 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

Today, TennesseeCAN, a nonpartisan, nonprofit K-12 education group working to ensure that every child in Tennessee has access to great teachers and great schools, released "Th.... Read More

MTSU Theatre Students Present One Act Play Festival Oct. 9-11 at Tucker

Oct 03, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance students will present a trio of plays each night at the One A.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More
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Murfreesboro K9 Hero Rescues Stranded Dog from Flooded Tree in East Tennessee

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A glimmer of hope amidst the flooding devastation from Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee, a dog stranded atop a 20-foot tree is safely rescued tha.... Read More
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State Agencies Issue Scam Warnings in Ongoing Helene Recovery

Oct 03, 2024 at 03:42 pm by WGNS News

In the aftermath of  and following Wednesday’s federal major disaster declaration impacting flood-ravaged parts of East Tennessee, several state agencies have joine.... Read More

Swap and Shop for October 3, 2024

Oct 03, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

Free female Guinea pig very gentle (615) 785-4001 FOR SALE: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, not running - best offer? 931-652-3650 Rental Unit Needed: Looking for a mobile ho.... Read More

Thursday: Patricia Smith

Oct 03, 2024 at 03:12 pm by WGNS News

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner:  Patricia Smith   The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfree.... Read More

Thursday: Molly Tresser

Oct 03, 2024 at 03:11 pm by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 Molly Tresser is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a beautiful soul, both inside and out!  M.... Read More

DROP-OFF TONIGHT by 7PM: Murfreesboro Church Collecting Donations for Hurricane Relief Effort in Newport, TN

Oct 03, 2024 at 01:49 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - A local church in Murfreesboro is collecting goods to be taken to Newport, TN, which is an area that was devastated by the recent storms and floodin.... Read More

Public Works Annual Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 14 in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2024 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2024 Fall Leaf Collection season begins October 14 and continues through January 31, 2025. During this peak season, Oct. 14 - Jan. 31, loo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Solve Staff Shortages, But Growth will Spur Future Challenges as Student Population Increases to 61,300+ Students Throughout Rutherford County

Oct 03, 2024 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

Listen to our entire interview with guests Lisa Trail and Tori Carr from the Murfreesboro City Schools Above. MURFREESBORO, TN - One of the major news stories across the na.... Read More

Tennessee is the 4th Least Expensive Market in the Country

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

Over last week gas prices across the state fluctuated higher to $2.80, but ultimately fell over the weekend to $2.76, the same price as one week ago. The average price of regu.... Read More

LaVergne Accepting Donations for Last Minute Toy Store and Inaugural Food Drive

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne will begin accepting donations for the Last Minute Toy Store and inaugural Food Drive beginning tomorrow, October 1. Donations can be.... Read More