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MTE reminds members to prepare for extreme cold weather

Dec 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the dangerously cold temperatures arriving Thursday night and remaining for several days, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to be.... Read More

City of La Vergne Prepares for Winter Storm

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne public works crews are preparing for a wintery mix expected to come in later this afternoon. Meteorologists are calling for heavy rain Thursday a.... Read More

Keep your Water Pipes from Freezing - Use Caution in Extreme Cold Weather throughout Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

The National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory that impacts Rutherford and surrounding counties highlights temperatures dropping into the single digits and warns of gust.... Read More

Listen to today's death notices for Thursday, December 22, 2022

Dec 22, 2022 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at the death notices on this Thursday, December 22, 2022, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Mother Arrested in Nashville, Boyfriend Arrested in Smyrna in Regards to Alleged Injuries to 9-Month-Old and a Toddler

Dec 21, 2022 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) Youth Services detectives charged a Nashville mother and her Smyrna boyfriend with attempted criminal homicide and two counts of aggravated child abuse in connect.... Read More

Rutherford County DUI Numbers Increase During Holiday Season

Dec 21, 2022 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Traffic enforcement continues to be a peak priority for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and deputies will continue to hold monthly o.... Read More

Libyan grad student chooses MTSU for Fulbright scholarship placement

Dec 21, 2022 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As a graduate student in the Master of Arts in International Affairs program, Esra Biala brings a special perspective to the Bl.... Read More

Murfreesboro has notified Republic Services of new contaminated spring on bank of East Fork Stones River

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On November 21, 2022, the City of Murfreesboro gave written notice to Republic Services that a new contaminated spring has been found on the b.... Read More

Murfreesboro closes on $3.26 million sale of land for Notes Live Development: Sunset on the Stones River Amphitheater, Boot Barn Hall, Bourbon Brother Smokehouse and Tavern

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:46 pm by WGNS News

        MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro finalized the closing Wednesday (Dec. 21) with Sunset on the Stones River LLC on.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Author Derek Puma for Book Signing

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Derek Puma for a book signing on Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be sig.... Read More

AUDIO COMMENTARY: Today's Youth are Missing Their Critical Thinking Skills, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The lack of critical thinking skills in today’s youth can troubling – with more on today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Jour.... Read More

The Murfreesboro Police Department is Hiring

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department is currently hiring to fill a variety of positions, some of which include patrol officers. Police Chief Michael Bowen tol.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

Dec 21, 2022 at 03:00 am by WGNS News

With the latest in today's obituaries on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Murfreesboro is the 3rd Fastest Growing City in America

Dec 20, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro, Tennessee is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Sara Bartlett with TRN has more… SmartAsset reports that Murfreesb.... Read More

Colored Lights on Vehicles and Window Tint for Christmas - What's Legal and What's Not Legal in TN?

Dec 20, 2022 at 01:27 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) With Christmas nearly here, a lot of young adults and teens will likely be receiving accessories for their car or truck - - but with all the new headlights.... Read More

MTSU recognized nationally for excellence in enhancing women’s sorority experience

Dec 20, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University was among a select group of institutions recognized for excellence by the National Panhellenic Con.... Read More

U.S. Senator from Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn and Colleagues’ Pass Bill To End Child Exploitation

Dec 20, 2022 at 01:04 pm by WGNS News

  (Tennessee) U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), along with Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), as well as&n.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry sees changes to third grade literacy law

Dec 20, 2022 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the Tennessee General Assembly set to reconvene next month, State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, (R-Murfreesboro) believes that the Tennessee Learning Loss.... Read More

MTSU doctoral student wins American Chemical Society award for promoting women in STEM

Dec 20, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Ph.D. student Nicole Gammons stimulates her mind with data-driven research as part of the Molecular Biosciences docto.... Read More

Tuesday: Jeff Armstrong

Dec 20, 2022 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, December 20th, 2022Jeff Armstrong is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being a neighbor you can count on. Jeff Armstrong wi.... Read More