Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn Hosting Hiring Event

Oct 19, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) Job seekers are encouraged to explore opportunities with the new Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn hospital. The new location makes for Ten.... Read More

Haunted Hijinks and Spooky Events on October 29th in Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Oct 19, 2022 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) An Escape Room centered around a popular Netflix series will be part of the spookiness to be held in Murfreesboro at the Haunted Hijinks event on Oc.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation to Host 11th Annual Wine Around the Square this Saturday

Oct 19, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation has announced the 11th Annual Wine Around the Square. The event will take place on Saturday, October 22, .... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Oct 19, 2022 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

Listen to the death notices for Wednesday, October 19, 2022 with WGNS' Steve Thornton...

UPDATE: Missing Murfreesboro Man Died in Bicycle Accident on HWY 231 South

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:54 pm by WGNS News

The 69-year-old man who was reported as missing in Rutherford County died in an accident while riding his bike, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. The.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries CANCELLS Saturday's "Fix It Fair"

Oct 18, 2022 at 02:01 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) The annual Repair Fair that was scheduled for this Saturday at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro has been CANCELLED.  Greenhouse co-founde.... Read More

NOW HIRING: Qualified Nurses Could Receive a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Wednesday at the VA Campus in Murfreesboro

Oct 18, 2022 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Wednesday career fair for those in the nursing industry is expected to be a big success at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfrees.... Read More

Two Part Action Line: During the first half of the show, we update listeners on events at the local library system / During the second part of the broadcast, WGNS learns about an upcoming STE

Oct 18, 2022 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

First Part of the Show: Our guest on the first half of the WGNS Action Line included representatives from the Rutherford County Library System. Today, the library addressed up.... Read More

Tuesday: Lynda Graham

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, October 18th, 2022Lynda Graham is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being the best custodian in Rutherford County Schools a.... Read More

Operation Fall Brakes to enforce aggressive driving

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

 Dramatic increases of drivers committing road rage and aggressive driving on Interstate 24 prompted “Operation Fall Brakes,” an enforcement and education eff.... Read More

Banning Certain Books in Libraries like Linebaugh in Murfreesboro, the Smyrna Public Library and More

Oct 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) 2021 Proved to be a tough year for libraries in places like Murfreesboro and Smyrna for multiple reasons. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County.... Read More

Listen to the obituaries HERE

Oct 18, 2022 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

Listen to today's death notices by WGNS' Steve Thornton...

UPDATE: One Dead after Sunday Night Shooting in LaVergne - Names Released

Oct 17, 2022 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) UPDATE - La Vergne Detectives have released the names of those involved in Sunday night's murder on Almondwood Place. The victim was identified as 37-y.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Stress Over Emoji Usage for Different Generations, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 17, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Different generations are having fits over emojis, some even suggesting they are “Majorly Concerned.” With a look at this odd situation, here is MTSU P.... Read More

Sutton Promoted to Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services Division

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced the promotion of Danny Sutton to Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services (.... Read More

Authorities Asking for the Publics Assistance in Identifying Subject After a Recent Theft

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

(LaVergne, Tenn.) La Vergne police are asking for help from the community in hopefully identifying and possibly arresting a retail theft suspect. Officers were alerted on Sep.... Read More

Recent Disciplinary Actions filed Against Local Businesses by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN—A local auto dealer is facing a $1,000 civil penalty after being cited for allegedly having an unlicensed salesperson at Haynes Auto LLC, according.... Read More

UPDATE: More Information Released in October 14th Smyrna Shooting

Oct 17, 2022 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN / UPDATE — More news on the shooting that took place this past Friday in Smyrna. There, the Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues their investigation.... Read More

Gas Prices are Down at the Start of This Week in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2022 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Average gasoline prices in Rutherford County have fallen 2-cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g today (Monday), according to GasBudd.... Read More

Monday Podcast Topic: A look at the new MTSU School of Concrete building, Student Safety and the MTSU Police Department and Celebrating Local Educators

Oct 17, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker takes a look at the recent celebration to honor local K-12th grade teachers, the new MTSU School of Concrete and Construction.... Read More