UPDATED: The Inaugural 'Walk 4 Water' in Smyrna to Fund Water Wells in Third-World Regions

Oct 11, 2022 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) Multiple countries across the globe lack something that most of us take for granted - - clean water… That was Aaron Tremblay, coordinator of the Middle Ten.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Appoints Rik Reitmaier as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Oct 11, 2022 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has appointed Rik Reitmaier as.... Read More

RCFR and TWRA Rescue Owl Trapped in Chicken Coop

Oct 11, 2022 at 02:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN —Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) had a unique rescue Monday—an owl was trapped in a net o.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Update with Technology, Body Cam's and More

Oct 11, 2022 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Technology continues to get better, sometimes by the minute. But, how do law enforcement departments stay up-to-date with the tech world? Simple. Police.... Read More
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Man Hit by Locomotive behind South Church Street Car Dealer on Tuesday in Murfreesboro

Oct 11, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) The Murfreesboro Police Department and Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department responded to a man being hit by a double locomotive behind Bea.... Read More

COVID Numbers Continue Downward Trend - Rutherford Co. Schools are Back to Field Trips and More

Oct 11, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

Local schools are in the midst of their 3rd month of classes for the 2022-2023 school year and fall break is in the rearview mirror. More importantly, it appears that the past.... Read More

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was our focus on Tuesday morning

Oct 11, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

First Half of the ShowOur guest, Dr. Lindsay Keith, focused on breast cancer, the signs, the symptoms and the treatment. Dr. Keith, MD, DABS, is a fellowship-trained.... Read More

Tuesday: Amber Jones

Oct 11, 2022 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 11th, 2022Amber Jones is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for always picking up her friends and family with her sweet.... Read More

Gas Prices on the Upswing in Rutherford County

Oct 11, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

While banks were closed for Columbus Day on Monday throughout Rutherford County, gas pumps were open and area residents did not enjoy the uptick in prices to start the week of.... Read More

The Mother of a Missing 29-Year-Old Man in Middle Tennessee is Asking for the Help of Local Residents

Oct 10, 2022 at 11:12 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The mother who reported that her son was missing says they have since made contact with her son. Details of what occured have not yet been released. WGNS will keep you.... Read More

THIS PAST WEEKEND: Uncle Dave Macon Days at The Fountains: A Fresh Start

Oct 10, 2022 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) Something beautiful happened in the ‘Boro’ at Uncle Dave Macon Days at “The Fountains”, October 7th and 8th.  A new kin.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Murder Suspect Accused of Killing Neighbor to Appear in Court Next Month

Oct 10, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update regarding a murder investigation that is under the direction of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. According to.... Read More

Secret Documents and Releasing De-Classified Information - That May Still Be Classified... With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 10, 2022 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

Secrets are just that… secret. But, what if the secret deals with the U.S. Government and one agency releases documents they say are no longer classified, while another.... Read More

Murfreesboro Airport hosts STEAM Festival event Oct. 22

Oct 10, 2022 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is proud to announce participation in the Discovery Center’s Sixth annual TN STEAM Festival, Oct. 14-.... Read More

Local Event for Area Youth to be held on October 22nd in Smyrna

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

A nonprofit outreach ministry that serves Rutherford County will host a community event entitled, “The Annual Soldiers 4 Christ Youth Explosion.” Nikita Martin sta.... Read More

Local Eye Doctor on WGNS during the Monday Action Line: Dr. Craig McCabe Talked Allergies, Medications that Impact Your Eyes and More

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Local eye doctor Craig McCabe was on the air with WGNS’ Scott Walker on Monday. During today's show, Dr. McCabe talked about medications causing blurry vision, alle.... Read More

Listen to the Saturday Obituaries

Oct 08, 2022 at 02:45 am by WGNS News

Listen to Saturay's death notices with WGNS' Steve Thornton (Oct. 8, 2022)...

13 of 45 Pedestrian Involved Accidents Resulted in Death Between January 1, 2020 and October 6, 2022

Oct 07, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Most people are pedestrians whether they walk or bicycle. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently highlighted a national report that.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Responds to Litigation from City - Filing Two Motions to Dismiss Lawsuit

Oct 07, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Shortly after the City of Murfreesboro moved forward with a federal lawsuit against the operators of the Middle Point Landfill, the operators of the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Gearing Up for Annual Christmas "Shop with a Cop"

Oct 07, 2022 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

We are only a few months away from the “Shop with a Cop” Christmas program and the Murfreesboro Police Department reports they are in need of some major help&helli.... Read More