MTSU Professor Looks Into Star Trek, Mainframe Computers and Voice Recognition in a 1970's Film

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

“Star Trek”, a cultural phenomena - With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…  

Op-ed: Flu vs. COVID-19 - Ascension Saint Thomas

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Op-Ed by Dr. Greg James Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas:  Flu season typically begins to ramp up in October which, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic&.... Read More

Federal funds help MTSU join effort to battle farmer, rancher stress

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO Tenn. — The stress level in rural communities is off the charts. Farm and ranch closures, land forfeitures, labor issues and more contribute, and accor.... Read More

Convicted Child Rapist in Rutherford County Denied Appeal in Court Conviction

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:11 am by WGNS

A man convicted in Rutherford County on three counts of “Rape of a Child,” filed an appeal with the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Jorge Pena is currently se.... Read More

TN Department of Environment and Conservation to Celebrate Zero Waste Day

Oct 13, 2020 at 09:46 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and its partners will celebrate Tennessee’s inaugural Zero Waste Day on Oct. 27 to raise awareness about.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Members holding workshop to discuss employee pay, employee retirement costs and more

Oct 13, 2020 at 09:23 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a regular workshop meeting on Wednesday just before the lunch hour (11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020).One item up for discussion.... Read More

Monday Night Home Fire In Smyrna

Oct 12, 2020 at 08:57 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  At 6:45PM Monday (10/12/2020) evening, Smyrna Fire Department was dispatched to 403 Mary Street for a home fire. This is on a dead end street.... Read More
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St. Thomas Nurses Prevented Fire Catastrophe

Oct 12, 2020 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Nurses prevented a catastrophe by extinguishing a fire at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital’s Emergency Department. Around 10:20PM Sunday (10/11/2.... Read More

Fourth Annual STEAM Festival Brings Science to Life Across Tennessee

Oct 12, 2020 at 11:31 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at more than 100 events and activities across the state during the 4th.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Case for Suspect who Killed his Wife, a Manager of Donut Country, in Court This Week

Oct 12, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

The man who is accused of killing his wife, a former manager of Donut Country in Murfreesboro, will soon head to court. Rutherford County DA Jennings Jones told WGNS…Mo.... Read More

Tennessee remains 9th least expensive market in nation

Oct 12, 2020 at 11:13 am by WGNS

The Tennessee gas price average remains unchanged since last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is $1.94 which is exactly where prices were on.... Read More

Mayor In Neighboring Manchester Dies of COVID-19

Oct 12, 2020 at 09:24 am by WGNS

(MANCHESTER, TN)  The mayor of neighboring Manchester died early Monday morning (10/12/2020) of COVID-19. Mayor Lonnie J. Norman was hospitalized early this month. .... Read More

The Journey Home - Fall Fish Fry Fundraiser

Oct 12, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

As nonprofits continue to provide services to their clients, one thing that has been impacted is their ability to host their annual fundraisers. This is the case with The Jour.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Smells and Finding a Solution to Rutherford County Waste

Oct 12, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

3.7 Thousand tons of waste is taken into the Middle Point Landfill annually in Rutherford County. The Walter Hill site includes 808 acres of land with 260 gas wells and 10 gro.... Read More

Early Voting Starts This Week on Wednesday

Oct 12, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s generous early voting period for the upcoming State and Federal General Election begins this week on Wednesday, Oct. 14th, and runs Monday to Saturday until.... Read More

44-Year old man Arrested in TBI Human Trafficking Case

Oct 12, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

An hour drive from Murfreesboro in Springfield, TN, the TBI made an arrest in what appears to be a human trafficking case. The investigation by Special Agents with the Human T.... Read More

AAA: Distracted Driving More Than Just Talking, Texting on Your Phone

Oct 12, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

AAA believes no life is worth losing to distraction. Focused drivers save lives. AAA urges all drivers to pay attention and focus on the road during this National Distracted D.... Read More

Early Voting Begins This Wednesday

Oct 11, 2020 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Early voting for state and federal General Election begins this Wednesday (10/14/2020) and continues Monday to Saturday until Oct.... Read More

'Boro Welcomes TN Fire Chiefs Conference

Oct 11, 2020 at 08:06 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Using plenty of caution, face masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing, the 52nd Annual Tennessee Fire Chiefs' Annual Conference began Saturday a.... Read More

Saturday Evening Crash On Memorial

Oct 10, 2020 at 08:14 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Around 6:00 o'clock Saturday night (10/10/2020) Murfreesboro Police were called to the 2100 block of Memorial Boulevard where a pickup truck hit a tree an.... Read More