MTSU, Honors College celebrate high school scholars with special events

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From new and prospective Middle Tennessee State University students answering U.S. presidents’ quiz questions t.... Read More

Update: Teen From East Tennessee is Still Missing

Feb 23, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS Radio News

An Amber Alert was issued at around 5:30pm Wednsday evening about a missing teenager in East Tennessee. The Amber Alert alerted phones throughout the state of Tennessee. The.... Read More

Rates of Uninsured Children in Tennessee Decreased to Pre-pandemic Levels, but Worries Remain

Feb 22, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the rate of Tennessee uninsured children more than doubled as the state experienced the highest spike in unemployment since the Great Dep.... Read More

93rd Annual General Conference for TN National Guard in Murfreesboro

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, TN - The National Guard Association of Tennessee will host its 93rd Annual General Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro f.... Read More

State Honored with National Workforce Development Award

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:54 pm by WGNS Radio News

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) honored the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) with the prestigious Pinnacle Award fo.... Read More

Tennessee is the 10th Fastest Running State

Feb 16, 2023 at 09:18 am by WGNS Radio News

Tennessee was ranked as having the 10th fastest runners in the United States, while runners in Pennsylvania are the fastest in the U.S., with District of Columbia and New York.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Alex Belew Wins on "Hell's Kitchen"

Feb 09, 2023 at 09:15 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro's very own Alex Belew was crowned the winner in Thursday night's season finale of "Hell's Kitchen: Battle of the Ages." He has competed all season on the Fox tel.... Read More

BBB Serving Middle TN & Southern KY warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day

Feb 09, 2023 at 09:43 am by WGNS Radio News

Better Business Bureau is warning about romance scams in preparation for Valentine's Day. Romance scams occur when a scammer deceives a victim into believing they are engagin.... Read More

Super Bowl Sunday traffic enforcement

Feb 08, 2023 at 02:43 pm by WGNS Radio News

“Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.” That’s the slogan from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to enlist people to stop drunk-driving crashes statewide.... Read More

‘Lyrical’ National Book Award winner plans Feb. 9 MTSU visit for ‘South to America’

Feb 07, 2023 at 11:33 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO  — National Book Award-winning scholar Imani Perry will discuss how one region’s people and cultures have influenced a nation when.... Read More

MISSING PERSON: Wendy Lane Jensen

Feb 07, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS Radio News

(MURFREESBORO) Wendy Lane Jensen was reported missing by a family member on Sunday. Her family has not heard from the 65-year-old woman since she was released from the hospita.... Read More
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Suspect Pleads Guilty in 2014 Smyrna Homicide

Feb 06, 2023 at 09:47 am by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA — A Smyrna man is behind bars after pleading guilty for the 2014 homicide of Danny J. Wright in Smyrna and the subsequent August 2021 homicide of Darian Williams.... Read More

Free Tax Prep in Full Swing with UW's VITA Program

Feb 03, 2023 at 09:44 am by WGNS Radio News

Through the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, individuals and families with an annual household income of less than $70,000 can file their taxes for f.... Read More

Smyrna's Great Tennessee Air Show Lineup Announced

Feb 02, 2023 at 11:50 am by WGNS Radio News

The Blue Angels will headline this year's Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna. The show, which will be June 10th and 11th at the Smyrna Airport is always a big draw, especially.... Read More

1 of 3,912 Rutherford County Students Test-Drive Advanced Robotics,STEM Careers

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Smyrna, TN) TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from Rutherford County on January 24, 2023 for "Name the Robots," an event aimed at showcasin.... Read More

Legislation to protect children from exposure to adult entertainment advances in General Assembly

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Legislation to protect children from being exposed to sexually explicit performances is one step closer to becoming Tennessee law. On Tuesday, the measure.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Announces Winners of Top Tier Program - 1-Rutherford and 5-Bedford County Winners

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN—The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) recognized over 30 youth members for their su.... Read More

200-Plus Drawn to Spring MTSU Student Organization Fair

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Student Union Ballroom buzzed with activity. There was loud music and conversations filled the.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Between $3.25 and $3.34 Per Gallon

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of.... Read More

Your Employer May Have Good News From Tennessee Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program

Jan 30, 2023 at 11:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Treasury is sending letters you will be happy to get from your boss. Employers across Tennessee are receiving letters addressed to many.... Read More