Rutherford County Legislators Announce $220K in Grant Awards for Museum and Historical Site Improvements

Nov 12, 2024 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Reps. Bryan Terry, Charlie Baum Tim Rudd, all of Murfreesboro, and Mike Sparks and Robert Stevens of Smyrna, announced $220,337 in grant funding.... Read More

Operation Fall Back and a Push for Safer Roads Yields Over 300 Tickets

Nov 12, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The results are in from *Operation Fall Back*, and it seems the law enforcement push to reduce traffic deaths and injuries went off without a hit.... Read More

Bowling for Dollars: Burglar Targets Lanes Trains and Automobiles, Cuts Hole in Roof, Dangles In, and Nabs Cash at Murfreesboro Bowling Alley

Nov 12, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro detectives are scratching their heads (and maybe a few hardhats) as they work to catch a burglar with an unusual method for breaking in.... Read More

Swap and Shop

Nov 12, 2024 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

FOR SALE: 2 trailers with one being  4’ x 8’ in size and the other being a lawnmower trailer - For details - call or text  615-653-9156.NEED TO RENT: Loo.... Read More

Breath of Life and the Early Detection and Fight Against Lung Cancer

Nov 12, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Join host Scott Walker for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Robert Mildenhall of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford as they explore crucial facts about lung cancer, a leading.... Read More

MTSU Secures $3 Million NSF Grant to Train Data Science Educators for Rural Schools

Nov 11, 2024 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A cohort of Middle Tennessee State University faculty members were recently awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to recruit.... Read More

Webb School’s Abby Faith Cheeseman Makes History with Fifth Consecutive Cross Country State Championship

Nov 11, 2024 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

Bell Buckle, TN – Abby Faith Cheeseman, a senior at The Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN etched her name into Tennessee sports history this past Friday (Nov. 8, 2024) by w.... Read More

MTSU Professor Looks at the Controversy and Adaptation of Shakespeare and Censorship

Nov 11, 2024 at 09:18 pm by WGNS News

At a recent Shakespeare conference at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, the complex history of censorship around Shakespeare's works was a key topic. Notably.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Increase to $2.76/gallon, National Average Nears $3

Nov 11, 2024 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 5th in Nation for Military Financial Hardship, Study Find

Nov 11, 2024 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A recent report from UpgradedPoints highlights the mounting financial challenges faced by military households across the United States, with Tennessee.... Read More

Seeing the Big Picture with Dr. Craig McCabe, Eye Doctor (Even if it’s a Giant TV)

Nov 11, 2024 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

Today on the show, Dr. Craig McCabe from McCabe Vision Center joins host Scott Walker to dive into vision issues faced by military veterans as they transition out of service..... Read More

Lawn and Garden Talk with Master Gardener Bill Brison on the WGNS Action Line Podcast

Nov 11, 2024 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

On this episode of the Action Line with host Scott Walker, he is joined by Master Gardener Bill Brison. Today, Brison discusses the do’s and don’ts of the season,.... Read More

Volunteer to Join Greenhouse Ministries and Help Spread Thanksgiving Joy in Rutherford County

Nov 11, 2024 at 09:24 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - All of the fixing’s to prepare the perfect Thanksgiving Day meal will be given away to families in need at Greenhouse Ministries on Saturday, Nov.... Read More

Monday: Christy Meredith

Nov 11, 2024 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, November 11th, 2024 Christy Meredith is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a wonderful person who has been going throu.... Read More

51 Years of Baseball Legends: Inside Rutherford County’s Hall of Fame Night

Nov 08, 2024 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

In today’s Action Line, WGNS host Scott Walker talks with local legends Eddie Taylor and "Coon" Victory about Rutherford County’s love for baseball and the highly.... Read More

Veterans Day on the Square: Inside Murfreesboro’s Tribute to Veterans

Nov 08, 2024 at 11:10 am by WGNS News

In today’s episode, host Scott Walker sits down with Barb Pitto, organizer of this year’s Veterans Day event on the Murfreesboro square. Barb shares details on wha.... Read More

Hot Rods to Helicopters: Model-Con 2024 in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Nov 08, 2024 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

Event was held this past Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 Murfreesboro, TN – This Saturday, November 9, 2024, model car, boat, airplane, and military model enthusiasts will gathe.... Read More

Friday: Barbara Hutson Frye

Nov 08, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, November 8th, 2024 Barbara Hutson Frye is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for, while quite ill herself, never stopping doing.... Read More

Swap and Shop Update

Nov 08, 2024 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

FOR SALE: 1-2 gallon clear fancy beverage containers. 15 each. 615-305-0647. I can send u photos. Text for inquiry. Perfect for holiday parties.WANTED: A place to rent that is.... Read More

Discovery School Accepting Applications for 2025-26 School Year

Nov 07, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Discovery School will be accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year from December 1 through January 31. Founded in 2005, Discovery School i.... Read More