Middle Tennessee

SRO Partners with Students to Provide Food for Communities

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff’s school resource officers teamed up with Rutherford County Schools’ teachers, administrators and students to fight hunger. The tea.... Read More

Beef Generates 13% of Tennessee's $4.4 Billion in Agricultural Cash Receipts

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:29 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE AGRICULTURE – Many Tennesseans would be surprised to learn that beef generates 13% of Tennessee's $4.4-billion in agricultural cash receipts. Most recently, in.... Read More

41st 'Salute Game' Honors Veterans, Military Personnel Nov. 11 at MTSU

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:25 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and the Blue Raider footbal.... Read More

Cost for New School Constuction and Loan Rates will be Costly for Rutherford County

Nov 08, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Like home mortgages, loans of all kinds are seeing a rise in rates. This problem is currently hitting the Rutherford County Schools... That was.... Read More

Fall Fair, CSIL Provides Opportunities for MTSU Students to Volunteer

Oct 31, 2023 at 08:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Middle Tennessee State University students attended the annual Volunteer Fair held in the Student Union Commons.... Read More

Diversity Makes One Rutherford County School Stronger

Oct 30, 2023 at 10:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rock Springs Elementary Principal Stephen Lewis speaks highly of former teacher Holly Pearson, who passed away a few days ago. It’s not simply s.... Read More

TBI: Former Police Officer in Middle Tennessee Indicted

Sep 18, 2023 at 07:56 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET –A former Mt. Juliet police officer faces a set of charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of 15th District Attorne.... Read More

Middle TN Physician Convicted in $9.5-Million Health Care Fraud Case

Sep 06, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

A federal jury in Nashville has convicted Doctor Benjamin T. Toh, 68, of Chicago, Illinois, for his role in a more than $9.5 million health care fraud conspiracy, announced Un.... Read More

PACT Act Offers Special Health Care Enrollment for Tennessee Veterans

Sep 06, 2023 at 07:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Veterans unenrolled in VA health care are encouraged to apply for their care by Sept. 30, 2023, to take advantage of the PACT Act special enrollment pe.... Read More

Groovin' In The Boro Auction Started Wednesday

Sep 06, 2023 at 07:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

As you may be aware, The Journey Home's fundraiser, Groovin' In The Boro presented by Wayne and Dorothy Murphy is coming up on September 14th. There are still a few.... Read More

Hundreds Of Industry And Education Leaders Gathered Wednesday

Sep 06, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

The State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE) hosted the Future Forward Summit in Nashville today, bringing together over 200 of the state’s top business and ed.... Read More

MTSU’s Center for Popular Music partners on Nashville Exhibit of Late Photojournalist Alan L. Mayor’s Work

Sep 06, 2023 at 06:41 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Popular Music is partnering with other organizations to present the works of le.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Chief Names Command Staff

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –Newly appointed Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey names Jamie Bigelow, Tim Swann, and Brian Lowe to his Command Staff.... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Issues Official Call, Presents Legislative Priorities Ahead of Public Safety Special Session

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration’s legislative and budget priorities that will.... Read More

Suspect Arrested for Alleged Threats of Mass Violence Against a Murfreesboro School

Jul 28, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man from Hendersonville, Tennessee has been arrested and charged with threats of mass violence after allegedly making a threat to “shoot up.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor Proposes the Tennessee "Golden Homeowners" Tax Relief Program

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:59 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It is important we value the contributions of our long-term homeowners who have dedicated years to building vibrant communities. The current property t.... Read More

How Does Tennessee Rank with Native Golfers?

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The game of Golf... It can be a relaxing hobby, a tool for nonprofits to raise funds, a fiercely competitive sport, or the perfect backdrop to land a b.... Read More

New Organization Focuses on Providing Assistance to Individuals / Families Impacted by Alzheimer's and Dementia in Rutherford County

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Great Gatsby Foundation, a newly established non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing much-needed support and assistance to individuals and families affected by.... Read More

MTSU Growing Donor Support Leads to Record Fundraising Year for 2022-23

Jul 27, 2023 at 07:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University followed up a record year of fundraising a year ago with growing donor support, securing a new.... Read More

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Seeks Re-Accreditation

Jul 27, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

Final preparations are underway for the on-site assessment of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by representatives of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement A.... Read More