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ARRL Field Day is at Barfield Park this Saturday and Sunday

Jun 24, 2025 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Ever wondered how people can talk around the world without a cellphone or the internet? The Stones River Amateur Radio Club is inviting the community t.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Secures $85K State Grant for Preservation Work

Jun 21, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Oaklands Mansion has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Tennessee General Assembly to help complete ongoing capital maintenance projects at the histor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Moves Forward on Downtown Redevelopment Amid Stalled Projects

Jun 15, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Seven years after selling a prime downtown block, Murfreesboro officials are initiating condemnation proceedings to regain control of the 2.5-acre site.... Read More

A Week That Wove Us Together: Middle Tennessee’s Trials, Triumphs, and the Spirit That Endures

Jun 14, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - In a world that often rushes by, it's the unexpected that binds us. This week, it was not fanfare or fireworks—but the wide eyes of a zebra.... Read More

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Major Downtown Development Planned for Murfreesboro

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:19 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - A major development is being planned by Kingdom Development Group, Inc. for the historic downtown Murfreesboro business district. The property.... Read More

Mark Your Calendars: Two Free MTSU Events Offer Fun, Education, and Outdoor Adventure

Jun 11, 2025 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you’re looking for engaging and educational weekend plans, Middle Tennessee State University has two lively events coming up on back-to-back S.... Read More

RuCo Assistant District Attorney Arrested, Charged with Domestic Assault

Jun 03, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have arrested and charged a Rutherford County prosecutor following an investigation int.... 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

Spring Fling Returns to Rutherford County: Volunteers Needed for Statewide High School Championship Event

May 15, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of Tennessee’s biggest and most anticipated high school sports events is returning to Rutherford County! Spring Fling will take place May.... Read More

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SUV Slams Into Murfreesboro Dental Office After Driver Reportedly Passes Out

May 14, 2025 at 08:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A silver BMW SUV crashed into the side of a building housing Rivers Dental Care early Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in the 6 o&rs.... Read More

New Study Ranks Tennessee 9th in U.S. Construction Spending

May 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new study by Texas-based construction company Twisted Nail shows which U.S. states are spending the most money on commercial construction. Tennessee ranks 9th in.... Read More

MTSU Senior Tiffany Parker Gains Real-World Experience as State Legislative Intern

May 13, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in.... Read More

Homicide Investigation Continues After Body Found at Gin Creek WMA in Henry Co., TN

May 11, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A homicide investigation is ongoing following the discovery of a woman’s body on May 10, 2025, at the Gin Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA.... Read More

PODCAST - From D.C. to Local Classrooms: National Policy and County Education Insights and Highlights

May 09, 2025 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this podcast episode of the WGNS Action Line, we bring you highlights from an April 24th RoundTable discussion featuring Dr. Bill Kraus and U.S. Sen.... Read More

Japanese Language Students Win Award at Competitive State Video Skit Contest

May 05, 2025 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four Japanese language students at Middle Tennessee State University earned runner-up in Level 1 of the competitive 2025 Tennessee Japanese Vi.... 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

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigation After Body Found in Towed SUV

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

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (May 5, 2025) – Murfreesboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is continuing its investiga.... Read More

Suspect Identified in Dressing Room Recording Case at Murfreesboro Store, Police Still Investigating

May 01, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A man accused of secretly recording a woman as she changed clothes inside a Murfreesboro clothing store has been identified, according to local author.... Read More

Scammers Still Think We’re All Sending Bitcoin to Random Cops — Murfreesboro PD Issues “You’ve Got Warrants” Alert

May 01, 2025 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In today’s edition of “You Can’t Be Serious,” the Murfreesboro Police Department has issued yet another SCAM ALERT — thi.... Read More