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Smyrna Appoints Veteran Lawman Kyle Evans as New Town Attorney

May 13, 2026 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Town of Smyrna has a new face leading its legal team. Officials announced Wednesday that Kyle Evans will serve as the new Town Attorney, bringing de.... Read More

Four Days, One Mission: Greenhouse Ministries Brings Rutherford County Together

May 10, 2026 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Four special days last week brought Murfreesboro a little closer together, thanks to the steady, heartfelt work of Greenhouse Ministries. Beginning M.... Read More

MTSU Graduates Over 2,500 New Alumni at Murphy Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University graduates received words of wisdom from a diverse group of leaders during three spring commencement ceremonies.... Read More

STUDY | Local Business Leaders Optimistic Despite Housing And Labor Hurdles

May 06, 2026 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local business leaders are feeling optimistic as we head into the middle of 2026. MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center just teamed u.... Read More

MTSU Drive-Thru Collects Over 80 Pounds of Meds and Vapes

May 06, 2026 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials collected over 80 pounds of unwanted medications and vape products during the recent biannual MTSU Dru.... Read More

Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books

May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More

MTSU To Graduate Over 2,500 Students During Spring 2026 Commencement

May 04, 2026 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University will salute more than 2,500 new Blue Raider alumni during May 8-9 commencement ceremonies for the spring Class of 2026. Th.... Read More

Special Olympics Area 16 & American Idol’s Jordan McCullogh in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2026 at 11:27 am by Producer

Murfreesboro is buzzing with elite talent and community spirit as the city hosts the Special Olympics for Area 16 while cheering on hometown hero Jordan McCullough in the Am.... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County: Steak & Burger Event & Youth Success

May 01, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County are gearing up for a massive summer, headlined by the highly anticipated Steak & Burger event and a mystery celebrity guest a.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The First Amendment is a Shield, Not a Gift

Apr 30, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: This week, we mark "Law Day" by stepping back from the headlines to examine the bedrock of our industry: the First Amendment. We’ll explore how this constitu.... Read More

Crossing the Political Aisle: Middle Tennessee State University's No Labels Movement with Mike Sparks

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:57 am by Producer

MTSU students are proving that the art of conversation isn’t dead, even in the heated landscape of modern campus politics. This episode dives into the "No Labels" move.... Read More

MTSU Students are Working to Ensure Local War Heroes Receive the Trip of a Lifetime to Washington D.C., Listen to Today's Podcast for the Full Story

Apr 27, 2026 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Justine Norton, a senior advertising and public relations major; Gabe Soundara, a public rel.... Read More

Blue Raider Athletic Association Launches Major Membership Drive

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:38 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Blue Raider Athletic Association is currently in the middle of a high-energy membership drive designed to bring the community closer to MTSU s.... Read More

From Habitat for Humanity to County Mayor: Randy Allen’s Vision for Rutherford

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

Rutherford County faces a pivotal crossroads as rapid growth collides with the urgent need for sustainable affordable housing and modernized infrastructure. Randy Allen, Chi.... Read More

Business Optimism Hits Record High While Murfreesboro Consumers Stay Cautious

Apr 19, 2026 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - New economic data from Middle Tennessee State University reveals a tale of two economies as spring gets underway. The latest surveys from the Cons.... Read More

Automatic Draft Registration Begins in December: What It Means for Rutherford County

Apr 09, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - Under a new federal rule approved in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the government will automatically register all eligible males between.... Read More

A Place for Veterans to Find Answers: Vet Connect 26 at MTSU's James Union Building April 25

Apr 04, 2026 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Sometimes you need help and have no clue where to turn, or even if help is out there? That’s something many veterans quietly face after ye.... Read More

When the Machines Call, Will Tennessee Answer? MTSU's AI, Quantum Tech Conference Says YES

Apr 02, 2026 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Something big is stirring at Middle Tennessee State University, and depending on who you ask, it might be the future…or the first tremor of an.... Read More

From the Big Bang to Today: MTSU’s First Friday Star Party Explores the Universe’s Earliest Moments

Apr 02, 2026 at 08:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve ever wondered what the universe looked like in its first flicker of existence, the next First Friday Star Party at Middle Tennessee S.... Read More

April Is World Autism Month: MTSU and Special Kids Offer Tremendous Local Help

Apr 01, 2026 at 04:28 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - April is World Autism Month, a time when families, educators, and organizations come together to advocate for the 1 in 127 people worldwide wh.... Read More