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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

UPDATE: Lascassas Pike Second Degree Murder Suspect Scheduled for Court Appearance

May 01, 2025 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Next week, a murder case will make its initial appearance in Rutherford County General Sessions Court, where the suspect faces a single charge of second-deg.... Read More

Wednesday Truck Fire Halted Traffic on I-24 Near Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2025 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Wednesday morning truck fire led to the halting of traffic on I-24 this morning. As motorists began to roll past what started as a small blaze, the&n.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks Update: New Developments and Summer Fun

Apr 30, 2025 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Director Nate Williams, Assistant Director Thomas Laird, and Marketing Coor.... Read More

MTE’s Earth Day Event Brings Sunshine, Clean Energy, and Family Fun to Murfreesboro

Apr 26, 2025 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The 24th Annual Earth Day Celebration hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) turned out to be a shining success, despite initial concerns.... Read More

From Anxiety to Action - How Volunteering Can Boost Mental Health in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A 2024 poll shows that 43% of adults in the U.S. are feeling more anxious than in past years, an increase of about 6% from the previous year. For many, that.... Read More

Final Paving Begins on New Salem Highway Widening Project; Lane Closures Expected Through Friday

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS - Motorists traveling along New Salem Highway between I-24 and Old Fort Parkway should expect delays this week as the Tennessee Department of Transpo.... 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