Middle Tennessee

Celebrate the Middle Tennessee High School Students Beginning Healthcare Careers with Ascension Saint Thomas

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Mid.... Read More

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is Next Month

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Area race fans and music lovers and getting excited about the upcoming Indycar race. The third annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix will be bac.... Read More

MTSU’s Supply Chain Master’s Program Ranked No. 2 Nationally by Higher-Ed Website

Jul 17, 2023 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has been awarded a top ranking for its master’s program in supply chain management by I.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Father Arrested After 11-Month-Old Child Overdosed on Fentanyl

Jul 14, 2023 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

An overnight investigation into an 11-month old’s apparent fentanyl overdose in Middle Tennessee led to the arrest of the girl’s father, 27-year-old Aras Babiry, w.... Read More

Crime Data Across the State of Tennessee

Jul 12, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2022 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state&rs.... Read More

SCAM: Unknown Subject Claims to be a Codes Enforcement Officer

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

Another scam is impacting Middle Tennesseans. This most recent scam alert comes from Warren County, where the Sheriff says that some residents have been approached by an ind.... Read More

Local Ordinances on Shooting and Selling Fireworks - And Where to See Fireworks in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Independence Day is directly around the corner on this upcoming Tuesday and residents throughout the City of Murfreesboro are beginning to hear more.... Read More

La Vergne to Break Ground on New Public Works and Community Development Services Facility

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The new Public Works and Community Development Services facility will officially break ground in just over two weeks, marking an im.... Read More

The Center for the Arts Brings Peter Pan to Murfreesboro

Jun 28, 2023 at 09:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – PETER PAN is set to open Friday, July 21, at Tucker Theatre located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. PETER.... Read More

Arista Isabella Rigsby was crowned the 2023 Miss Jamboree in Smithville

Jun 26, 2023 at 03:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMITHVILLE, TN - Things are starting to heat up in nearby DeKalb County for the annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival. This year marks the 52nd ye.... Read More

MTSU Science College’s Camp Steers High Schoolers Toward Careers

Jun 26, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Amanda Albakry enjoys science-related things “so you can learn how to help people,” and she plans to become a pediatrician. As fe.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Businessman Arrested on Tax Charges - Previously Opened Locations in Rutherford County

Jun 23, 2023 at 08:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of 58-year-old Richard Allen Davis..... Read More

The Arts Center of Cannon County Presents School of Rock

Jun 23, 2023 at 06:15 pm by WGNS Radio News

WOODBURY, Tenn. – School of Rock: The Musical is set to open Friday, July 7, at the award-winning Arts Center of Cannon County sponsored by Hardee’s.   Rock.... Read More

MTSU Leadership on Deck Institute Trains Faculty for Future Leadership Opportunities

Jun 23, 2023 at 05:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is not only helping students excel professionally, but tenured faculty as well. Leadership on Deck Ins.... Read More

BOLO: Stolen Credit Card Case in Murfreesboro

Jun 21, 2023 at 11:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, TN – A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) has been issued in Murfreesboro and police need the public's assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest. T.... Read More

Cold Case: Metro Police Need Help Identifying Woman Found Dead in 2020

Jun 21, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS Radio News

MIDDLE TN - Missing Person/Cold Case detectives in Nashville are trying to identify the body of a woman that was found in an abandoned house in the 7000 block of Highway 70. T.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing 15-Year-Old from Murfreesboro Located in Nashville

Jun 21, 2023 at 06:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN – A missing 15-year-old has been safely located, according to Murfreesboro Police. On Wednesday afternoon the MPD told WGNS in an email that Jas.... Read More

MTSU Hosted ‘Su-Paw-Stars’ for National K-9 Training Conference, Competition

Jun 21, 2023 at 06:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Campus Recreation Center admitted fitness and sport enthusiasts of a furrier, four-legged variety to campus earlier thi.... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Launches Nearly $200 Million in School Safety Grants

Jun 21, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS Radio News

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited local law enforcement agencies and schools to apply for nearly $200 million in grant funding to further strengthen securit.... Read More

City, TDOT Partner on Hwy 96 Improvement Project

Jun 16, 2023 at 12:49 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is scheduled to begin milling, replacing traffic signal detection, and resurfacing Hwy 96 (O.... Read More