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PCA Boys Basketball Wins State Championship

Mar 08, 2025 at 05:50 pm by bryan

(COOKEVILLE) - In a historic victory, the Providence Christian Academy (PCA) Lions clinched their first-ever state championship in boys' basketball by defeating Battle Ground.... Read More

⏩Strong Storms and Gusty Winds Expected in Rutherford County on Tuesday

Mar 03, 2025 at 03:09 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Prepare for a day of gusty winds and potentially strong to severe weather on Tuesday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 risk for sever.... Read More

Rutherford Countian Auditions for American Idol

Mar 02, 2025 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County's own Mattie Pruitt is set to showcase her talents on the upcoming season of "American Idol," premiering Sunday, March 9th on ABC. At just 15, Mattie blends.... Read More

Hear from the New Football Coach at Rockvale High School

Feb 27, 2025 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE – Rockvale High School named James Counce as its new head football coach last month by Principal Steve Luker. Rutherford County Schools interviewed him thi.... Read More

14 Local High School Basketball Teams Compete in Region Quarterfinals; PCA Teams in State Quarterfinals

Feb 27, 2025 at 03:53 pm by WGNS

Fourteen Rutherford County high school basketball teams are set to compete in the region quarterfinals, while PCA’s boys’ and girls’ teams prepare for the st.... Read More

Tennessee Sees Over 75 Earthquakes in Six Months

Feb 17, 2025 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Over the past six months, more than 75 earthquakes have been recorded in both East and West Tennessee. Last Thursday, a 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jackso.... Read More

How much will we really get? Snow is in the Forecast

Feb 17, 2025 at 07:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

Murfreesboro, TN - Sounds like there will be plenty of opportunities to make the most of the snowy weather, even if it does make everyone scramble for sleds! But like the &ldq.... Read More

UPDATE: All Clear After Two-Vehicle Collision on Broad Street Downed Utility Pole

Feb 17, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: Around 11 a.m. on Monday, the southbound lanes of Broad Street—heading toward the Murfreesboro Square—were closed due to a two-vehicle c.... Read More

Big Lots to Keep Hundreds of Stores Open, Including Murfreesboro Location

Feb 07, 2025 at 09:43 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Discount retail chain Big Lots, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2024, has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its.... Read More

Zaira Kime, Middle and High School Spanish Teacher at Central Magnet

Feb 06, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Bargain Hunt to Close All Stores, Including Three Rutherford County Locations

Feb 05, 2025 at 08:22 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) - Bargain Hunt, a prominent discount retailer with corporate headquarters in Nashville, has announced the closure of all its stores, including three key locations.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Own Chip Walters Among Eight Inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame

Feb 05, 2025 at 05:25 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) - Chip Walters, the unmistakable Voice of the Blue Raiders, will be inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. Walters joins seven other.... Read More

Best Wishes: One Chapter Ends, and a New One Begins!

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Change is a part of life, and Bud and Kay Mitchell decided to enjoy time with family and retire after 38-years of owning Bud’s Tire. During a pa.... Read More

UPDATE: 2 Dead, 1 Wounded in Sunday Shooting at Chelsea Place

Jan 26, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE (5:37PM): Murfreesboro Police were at Chelsea Place Apartments on Bradyville Pike at 2:34PM Sunday afternoon (1/26/2025) where a mother and infant suffered gunsho.... Read More

Cedric the Entertainer to Headline Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County’s Annual Stake & Burger Fundraiser

Jan 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County is thrilled to announce that acclaimed comedian, actor, and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Cedric the Entert.... Read More

⏩ One Last Stop by the City Cafe Before Closing after 124-Years

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

After 124 years the City Cafe's last day was Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. They were just 18-days from celebrating their 125th anniversary. We set out to head to the down.... Read More

City Cafe Closes After 124 Years: A Chapter Ends in Murfreesboro’s History

Jan 23, 2025 at 09:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - For 124 years, City Cafe stood as a cornerstone of Murfreesboro, a place where time seemed to slow, and people gathered not just for meals but for moments of co.... Read More

Scammer’s Attempt to Expose Rutherford County Residents of Their Internet Habits Misses the Mark

Jan 20, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a shocking turn of events sure to make your popcorn-loving Internet habit feel even more thrilling, a Rutherford County resident received an email f.... Read More

⏩Rutherford County Braces for Extreme Cold Weather

Jan 15, 2025 at 04:18 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - The start of 2025 has brought frigid temperatures and snowfall to the area and next week is promising extreme cold across Middle Tennessee. Th.... Read More

Local Educator Receives Prestigious Presidential Award for STEM Teaching

Jan 15, 2025 at 03:16 pm by WGNS

WASHINGTON, DC - The White House has announced that Erin Nunley is among the educators and mentors recognized as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathem.... Read More