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Discovery School Named a 2024-2025 Tree Campus by Arbor Day Foundation

Jun 03, 2025 at 11:46 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Discovery School has earned another national recognition by going green. The Arbor Day Foundation has named Discovery School a 2024–2025 K-12 Tree Cam.... Read More

Murfreesboro Launches Legacy Recognition Program to Honor Retired Employees

Jun 03, 2025 at 10:55 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro is celebrating the dedicated public servants who have shaped the city’s growth and well-being with its new Legacy Recognition Program&m.... Read More

2025 Growing Season Brings Weed Control Challenges—And Expert Advice!

Jun 03, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Row crop farmers across Tennessee are battling a familiar foe this season—pesky weeds. But fear not! Help is on the way, thanks to the Rutherford County Master Gardene.... Read More

Vehicle Ignites Near The Avenue in Murfreesboro on Monday: Firefighters Act Quickly

Jun 03, 2025 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — On Monday morning, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews responded to a vehicle fire outside the Thorntons gas station and convenience stor.... Read More

MTSU Wins National Recognition for Archaeology Awareness Poster

Jun 03, 2025 at 06:49 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University has once again secured national recognition for its contributions to archaeology awareness. Representing Tennessee, M.... Read More

Growth + Expenses: "Times Are Changing" at RCS

Jun 02, 2025 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Here's an update on growth in the Rutherford County School system. As reported earlier, last week the Board finalized a new contract with its owner-ope.... Read More

Free Hangtags Aim to Curb Child Heatstroke Deaths in Tennessee Vehicles

Jun 02, 2025 at 05:50 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Rep. Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today urged par.... Read More

MTE Linemen Shine at Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo

Jun 02, 2025 at 04:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) showcased top-tier talent and community spirit as its linemen earned 17 awards during the annual Tennes.... Read More

9 MTSU Cadets Commissioned as U.S. Army Officers During Special Ceremony

Jun 02, 2025 at 01:29 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nine Middle Tennessee State University graduating senior cadets in the Military Science program were commissioned as U.S. Army second lieutenants d.... Read More

Rutherford County Mourns the Passing of Compassionate Community Leader Lenny Farmer

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:32 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County lost a friend who has helped many make it through challenging times. Lenny Farmer passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Fo.... Read More

UPDATE: Rape Trial Set for Local Pastor in Rutherford County - Spouse Also Facing Charges

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A local couple is preparing to face a long list of felony charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of children, with a trial set to begin in late Ju.... Read More

TN Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case Challenging Quarry Restrictions Under County Powers Act

Jun 02, 2025 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

Nashville, TN —  One week ago, the Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Tinsley Properties, LLC et al. v. Grundy County, a high-stakes legal battle that.... Read More

Rutherford County Delays First Responder Pay Raises Until 2026 Amid Growing Wage Gap

Jun 02, 2025 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. - This past week, Rutherford County Commissioners reviewed the proposed 2025–2026 fiscal budget… That was Commissioner Robert Peay,.... Read More
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Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: Gordon B. Ferguson’s Retirement Honored with Warm Tributes

Jun 01, 2025 at 12:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - In the heart of Murfreesboro, leadership is more than a title—it’s a legacy, a ripple effect that touches lives in profound ways. On Saturd.... Read More

UPDATE: Former Siegel Middle School Counselor Sentenced in Child Exploitation Case

May 31, 2025 at 11:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A criminal case that began with an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has come to a close with the sentencing of a former.... Read More

Starter Homes Shrinking in Rutherford County as Prices Rise

May 31, 2025 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The pathway to the American dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly narrow for residents of Murfreesboro and the broader Rutherford County.... Read More

SCAM: Authorities Issue Alert Over Malicious Banking Scam Texts

May 31, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN — The Shelbyville Police Department is issuing a public warning about a new text message scam targeting area residents. This scam attempts to trick cellp.... Read More

Doctors for America Seeks to Intervene in Legal Case to Uphold Emergency Abortion Protections Under Federal Law

May 31, 2025 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Doctors for America, represented by Democracy Forward, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Women’.... Read More

Blackburn Urges DOJ Investigation into Nashville Mayor O’Connell’s Alleged Obstruction of Immigration Enforcement

May 31, 2025 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a formal letter today to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open.... Read More

ERNEST Named Grand Marshal for Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville Superspeedway

May 31, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. – Nashville Superspeedway announced today that chart-topping singer-songwriter ERNEST will serve as the grand marshal for the Cracker Barrel 400.... Read More