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Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Conducts Annual Bless-A-Child Event

Dec 30, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) in partnership with New Vision Baptist Church, conducted their annual Bless-A-Child event on Decembe.... Read More

Fatal Auto Collision on I-840 Claims One Life in Rutherford County

Dec 26, 2024 at 07:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An auto collision occurred on I-840 at the West Jefferson Pike exit Thursday morning, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The tragic incident unf.... Read More

Not just on GIVING TUESDAY, the Red Cross urgently needs help!

Nov 18, 2024 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Tennessee -  In 2024, the climate crisis mounted an overwhelming toll on people in Tennessee and the U.S., who relied on the American Red Cross for relief and care a.... Read More

UPDATE: Tragedy on I-840: Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Murfreesboro

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A devastating four-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 claimed the life of 16-year-old Kyler Matthew Gatica on October 12, 2024. The wreck occurred bet.... Read More

AAHSRC dedicates Historic Marker on square 2PM Sunday

Oct 21, 2024 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County (AAHRSC) is excited to announce a special unveiling of a historical plaque at 126.... Read More

Avoid Late Fees! Pay Your Murfreesboro Property Taxes by Year-End

Oct 15, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Chief Finance Officer and City Treasurer Erin Tucker reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time. City property taxes are due D.... Read More

Fighting Rabies from the Skies to the Lands in Tennessee

Sep 19, 2024 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – The Tennessee Department of Health is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prevent rabies by distributing oral rabies vaccin.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s ATM Houdini Strikes Again

Sep 03, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Police Detectives are on the lookout for a man who has apparently mastered the art of making cash vanish—specifically, a cool $5,460 from.... Read More

Nissan Foundation Names Discovery Center as a 2024 Grant Recipient

Aug 09, 2024 at 08:51 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Earlier this year, the Nissan Foundation named the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help.... Read More

TN Higher Education Commission Announces Big Momentum Year Increase in College-Going Rate

Jul 05, 2024 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced significant momentum today in increasing the state’s college-going rate, highlighted by a 2.4 percentage point.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Hosts Fix-It and Resource Fair on July 13

Jun 26, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A Fix-It Fair will take place next month on July 13, 2024 at Greenhouse Ministries, which will also include what they call a Resource Fair... And the Fix-.... Read More

Another Arrest Made in 2022 Shelbyville Murder Case - Now 3 Face Charges

Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - An arrest has been made in connection to a 2022 murder that occurred in Shelbyville, Tennessee. U.S. Marshals assisted the Shelbyville Police Department.... Read More

Greatness Witnessed... and Stolen: Unraveling the Academy Sports Theft in Smyrna

Jun 17, 2024 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for individuals recently caught on camera around the time of a theft at Academy Sports. The crime, reported on M.... Read More

Experience History and Gourmet Dining at Oaklands Mansion's Cicadas Soiree

Jun 14, 2024 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One of the larger fundraisers of the year for Oaklands Mansion is nearing... That was Oaklands Mansion Executive Director James Manning. The Cicadas Soire.... Read More

Submit Your Talent Video for a Chance to Perform at "LIVE" in the Boro!

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

Got talent? You should enter a video to be considered as a potential candidate for “LIVE” in the Boro! The annual event showcases local talent while raising fund.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Earns National Award for DRIVE Program

Jun 03, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Dodson, who serves as a school resource officer, was named the recipient of the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

UPDATE: Victims, Suspects Identified in LaVergne Double Homicide

May 29, 2024 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Police Department has identified the victims and suspects involved in a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The tragi.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance Identifying Woman After Recent Kohl's Theft Reported

May 29, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a female who was captured on surveillance video at Kohl's Department Store located at 8.... Read More

Governor Lee Signs Underage Abortion Trafficking Act

May 28, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Right to Life expressed gratitude to Governor Bill Lee for signing into law HB1895/SB1971, known as the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act. This new legislation aims.... Read More

Historical Society Meets 7PM Monday at Oaklands

May 18, 2024 at 07:34 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Historical Society meets in Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion this coming Monday night (5/20/2024) at 7:00 o’clock. Admission.... Read More