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Should the Courts be More Open? Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 15, 2023 at 05:46 am by WGNS News

Overseeing the courts and the public having the ability to see what is happening within the courts. With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss….... Read More

First Amendment Theory and Practice, Prostitution and Backpage – MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has More

Aug 07, 2023 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

First Amendment theory and practice, prostitution and Backpage, with more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss... Commentary – Verbatim: Last week James Larkin,.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Radio is an Amazing Media at the Front and Center, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 31, 2023 at 07:08 am by WGNS News

Radio is at the front and center of media. It is also known as the place to find local news, national news and global news. Furthermore, radio often offers better soundbites f.... Read More

Commissioner Corner Commentary Focuses on Tax abatements, Tax Breaks and Business Incentives

Jul 31, 2023 at 06:25 am by WGNS News

Today, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at tax abatements, tax breaks and business incentives offered in Rutherford County. With more, here’s Com.... Read More

Commentary: Censorship, Shouting FIRE and Free Speech by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 24, 2023 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

    Commentary: Shouting FIRE in a crowded movie theater when there is no fire, is a bad move. With more on this top and how it coincides with free speech and cens.... Read More

The Rutherford County Property Tax Increase, Explained by Commissioner Craig Harris

Jul 24, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

Today’s Commentary: With a recap of the property tax increase approved for Rutherford County, here is Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris… To hear the ent.... Read More

Commentary: Media in Political Races and Political Correctness

Jul 20, 2023 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: (ABOVE) Listen to one college professors opinion on political correctness and what his thoughts are on the role of media in politics today. For more on this subj.... Read More

Commentary: MTSU Professor Examines What Gives a Cult Film a Cult Following

Jul 11, 2023 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

What’s the deal with the public and cult films? What are these cult films anyway? With more on todays media commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism, Dr. Larry B.... Read More

Commentary: UFO's and the Media - by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss

Jul 04, 2023 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

UFO's in America and the media. Today's media commentary takes a look at unidentified flying objects, as seen by MTSU Professor of Journalism, Larry Burriss (Listen to the f.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Do You Get Your Medical Advice Online? By MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 26, 2023 at 11:38 am by WGNS News

Today, Dr. Larry Burriss looks into finding medical answers and avoiding the pitfalls of online diagnosing. Listen to his commentary above. Commentary Verbatim: “Last.... Read More

Commentary: The Commissioner Corner: Talking About a Budget

Jun 25, 2023 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris discusses the budget and how that budget works in the state, the county and the city. Listen to the above Commissione.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Protecting Your Privacy and Your DNA can be Taken from the Air of Where You've Been? - by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 25, 2023 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

Protecting your privacy is one thing, but what about protecting your DNA? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss… VERBATIM of COMMENTARY: OK.... Read More

The Numbers and the Talk Behind Politics, Economics and Now the NFL Draft – Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 01, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – Statisticians, the NFL Draft Picks and good players versus not so good players. With today's commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journa.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor on New Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) New gadgets and the constant reminder of how today’s technology can help all of us do things faster, better or easier are bombarding all of us 24-hour.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor: What is Free Speech and do Hecklers or Protestors Disrupt or Bar that Freedom?

Apr 14, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Commentary: Free speech is often a topic of debate. But what is free speech and what is the difference between the freedom to speak freely without he.... Read More

Commentary: Commissioner Harris Reflects on the Nashville School Shooting and How it was Handled in the National Media

Apr 03, 2023 at 02:02 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris reflects on the tragic shooting at a private Christian school located in Nashville and how it was handled by the medi.... Read More

Commentary: Breaking Down Local, State and Federal Taxes, by Commissioner Craig Harris

Mar 26, 2023 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

On today’s Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris breaks down taxes at the local, state and federal level. To hear more episodes of The Commiss.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Alex Murdaugh Murder Cases, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 07, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

A murder case involving multiple victims that unfolded in South Carolina recently came to a close with a GUILTY verdict. The story made the news around the country and was eve.... Read More

Commentary by JC Bowman: Reducing School Violence is a National Imperative

Feb 10, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Reducing school violence is a national imperative. Frequently school officials and police officials have different perceptions of the role of law enforcement in public educati.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: New Year to Find the Good, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jan 02, 2023 at 09:54 pm by WGNS News

It’s a New Year for fresh start’s and it’s time to find the good news within life. With today’s media commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss&.... Read More