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U.S. Senate Just Took a Big Step to Hold Big Tech Accountable for Children’s Safety

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since 1998—the last year Congress passed a major law to reform the tech industry and protect children in the virtual space—a lot has changed. I.... Read More

100-Year Anniversary of Walter Hill Elementary School

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Much has changed over the past 100 years. In 1924, a new car, like the Model T, cost about $290, and fuel was just 11 cents per gallon. A new home coul.... Read More

Ex-Convict Arrested for Sunday's Random Attacks on 2 Women in Downtown Nashville

Aug 05, 2024 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A 32-year-old convicted felon is in custody for Sunday afternoon’s random attacks on two women downtown. The accused was placed into custody by Metro Nas.... Read More

Teen Charged with Felony Possession of Counterfeit Money

Aug 02, 2024 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A teenager who allegedly tried to pass $500 of fake $20 bills Tuesday at Dollar General in Walter Hill was apprehended after he ran from deputies, a Ru.... Read More

Transfer Station Construction Began Wednesday

Jul 31, 2024 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Construction of the new Rutherford County Transfer Station on 200-acres behind Middle Point Landfill is underway. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said it be.... Read More

MTSU’s College of Education Awarded Over $8.5M for Early Childhood Development Program

Jul 26, 2024 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Early Learning Programs, supported by the College of Education, recently received over $8..... Read More

Roots Rendezvous: A Celebration of Music and Arts at Hop Springs

Jul 26, 2024 at 12:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Roots Rendezvous, presented by Uncle Dave Macon Days, will take place at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on September 6 and 7, 2024. Longtime organiz.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Shots Fired Call

Jul 26, 2024 at 12:06 am by WGNS News

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, TN - The sound of gunshots prompted area residents to call the police on Thursday evening in downtown Murfreesboro. The shots were reportedly fired on.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks 7th in Tennessee for Lowest Unemployment in June

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:54 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seasonal changes in employment that occur annually, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June, ac.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Murder-Suicide's Reported in Nashville Area on Tuesday

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville Homicide Unit detectives are investigating an apparent attempted murder-suicide involving gunfire inside a residence in the 2100 block of Burns Stree.... Read More

High Schoolers Acquire STEM-Ulating Hands-On Experience at MTSU Science College Camp

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sean Vornhagen didn’t mind the burning smell inside the Middle Tennessee State University chemistry lab. He loves science &ldq.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More

Old Fort Golf Course Scheduled to Re-Open Aug. 30 After Renovations

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reo.... Read More

Senator Dawn White Earns 100% NFIB Small Business Voting Record

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state office of the National Federation of Independent Business said today that Senator Dawn White achieved a 100% NFIB voting record in the 2023-2.... Read More

La Vergne Police Officers Return from RNC Deployment

Jul 22, 2024 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - Five members of the La Vergne Police Department returned on July 19 from a deployment assignment at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisc.... Read More

MTSU Pilots Successfully Complete 'Challenging' Air Race Classic 2024

Jul 22, 2024 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s three pilots successfully completed the nearly 2,500-mile Air Race Classic in June, navigating through &l.... Read More

Murfreesboro Teen Injured in Fiery Crash

Jul 22, 2024 at 12:14 am by Chandelar Williams

NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY - A Murfreesboro teenager died in an early morning accident in Kentucky. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the report…   Early on July 20, 2024,.... Read More

President Biden Decides NOT To Run...Endorses Kamala Harris

Jul 21, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Joe Biden has decided to step down from the race for president. WGNS heads to CBS Radio News to examine the picture from the national level.  .... Read More

SCAN Program Makes Senior Citizen Feel Safe

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Resident Teresa Alexander joined the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network about five years ago.   Volunteer SCAN co-coordinat.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Rate Released - Holding Steady

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate.... Read More