Tennessee

MTSU and H.U.S.T.L.E. Recovery Team Up to Expand Lifesaving Opioid Support Across Tennessee

Aug 09, 2025 at 10:35 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University is stepping up in a big way to help Tennesseans battling opioid addiction. In partnership with H.U.S.T.L.E. Recovery,.... Read More

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Lois Marie Matney Horton, Deceased

Aug 05, 2025 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAs Required by TCA §30-2-306Case Number: 75PR1-2025-PR-465Estate of Lois Marie Matney Horton, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on July 23, 2025,.... Read More

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Glendon J. Barrett, Deceased

Aug 05, 2025 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAs Required by TCA §30-2-306Case Number: 75PR1-2025-PR-457Estate of Glendon J. Barrett, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on July 22 of 2025, Let.... Read More

La Vergne Family Reunited with Stolen Dog Thanks to Multi-Agency Police Effort

Aug 02, 2025 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - A heartwarming reunion unfolded in La Vergne after a family's cherished Golden Doodle was stolen from their yard late Friday night. What began as a nightm.... Read More

Saving Pollinators: UT-TSU Extension Highlights on WGNS Thursday (8/7)

Aug 02, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Pollinators are vanishing across Middle Tennessee—and it’s not just your imagination if the butterflies and bees seem fewer this summer. Th.... Read More

Just 15 Minutes of Fast Walking Daily Can Extend Life

Jul 29, 2025 at 11:33 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - A major study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that walking briskly for just 15 minutes a day can reduce the risk of death by nearly.... Read More

Tragedy on Center Hill Lake Sparks 4th of July Water Safety Reminder!

Jul 04, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Center Hill Lake, TN - As Independence Day draws crowds to Tennessee’s lakes and rivers, officials are urging boaters and swimmers to stay vigilant following a trag.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Least Credit-Diligent States, According to New WalletHub Report

Jun 28, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS

Tennessee - Volunteer State residents are among the least vigilant in managing credit, ranking 45th out of 50 states in a recent WalletHub study that assessed credit dili.... Read More

Legislation cracking down on AI-generated child pornography signed into law!

Jun 03, 2025 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Legislation sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) to combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in Tennessee was signed into law by Governor Bill.... Read More

From Storytelling to Sculpture: MTSU Alumni College Invites You Back to Campus

May 20, 2025 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s much anticipated 16th Annual Alumni Summer College is just around the corner, alumni and friends of the u.... Read More

Commentary by Dr. Burriss: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

May 19, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - A man plans to check his old prints and picture frames after hearing surprising stories of hidden treasures. Harvard once bought what they thought was a $28 copy.... Read More

UPDATE: Former FBI Employee Gets 20 Years for Child Exploitation

May 12, 2025 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

A former FBI electronics technician, Justin Carroll, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for multiple crimes involving minors, including sexual exploitation, coer.... Read More

Second Chances in Tennessee: Legal Aid Society Helps Formerly Incarcerated Rebuild Their Lives

May 09, 2025 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — One in three adults in the United States has a criminal record — whether it’s an arrest, conviction, or incarceration. That staggering num.... Read More

Tennessee Unveils Historic Transportation Funding Boost Without Raising Taxes

May 08, 2025 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

For the first time, Tennessee’s annual budget includes recurring General Fund dollars dedicated to transportation, a move set to transform infrastructure development acr.... Read More

Smyrna Native Honored for Exceptional Service in U.S. Navy Submarine Force

May 05, 2025 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, SAN DIEGO - A proud moment for the town of Smyrna, Tennessee, as one of its own, Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (Submarine) Christopher.... Read More

Court Denies Appeal Over DUI Sentencing Challenge in Rutherford County

May 05, 2025 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal by Joseph George Schenck, who argued that his sentence in multiple criminal cas.... Read More

Tennessee Claws Its Way Back to Third Place in the Great Gas Price Games - Rutherford Co. Prices UP

May 05, 2025 at 06:27 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - It’s been a wild ride on the great American gas price rollercoaster, and Tennessee is thrilled to be back in the race for the coveted title of “Cheapes.... Read More

Insurance Must Treat Mental and Physical Health Equally, Say Tennessee Commissioners

May 01, 2025 at 11:10 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In supporting the gubernatorial proclamation, the Ten.... Read More

Murfreesboro Halts Special Census Amid Statewide Shift to Annual Population Estimates

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro has officially suspended its special census efforts following the Tennessee General Assembly's approval of leg.... Read More

Unsung Heroes: Rutherford County Honors Telecommunicators

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:05 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Public Safety officials celebrate and thank the Rutherford County Telecommunicators during National Public Safety.... Read More