Police standoff in Murfreesboro ends peacefully, 36-year-old man in custody

Nov 22, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (November 22, 2022) – A standoff between Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers and a man barricaded inside a home ended peacefully Tuesd.... Read More

Owners Of Franklin Gun Shop Plead Guilty To Federal Charges

Nov 22, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

(FRANKLIN, TENN.) A short drive down Highway 96 in nearby Williamson County, the owners of Franklin Gun Shop pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to obstruction of justice an.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates 8th Floor Expansion

Nov 22, 2022 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony on Tuesday and celebra.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Wednesday, just before Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro

Nov 22, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) The Tennessee Highway Patrol aims to nab drunk drivers during the upcoming week of Thanksgiving. A sobriety checkpoint will be located on South Rutherfor.... Read More

MTSU’s Abney awarded research scholarship by national advising association

Nov 22, 2022 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Alicia Abney, MTSU College of Education advising manager and adjunct instructor, is a 2022 NACADA Scholarship recipient from NACADA: The Globa.... Read More

UPDATE: LaVergne Murder Case Involving Two Sisters

Nov 22, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) UPDATE – A murder case involving two sisters has been handed down to a Rutherford County Grand Jury. 25-Year-old Kandis Davis is accused of shooting a.... Read More

Senator White and Senator Reeves re-elected to leadership positions for 113th General Assembly

Nov 22, 2022 at 12:55 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) State Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) and State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) were unanimously re-elected by their colleagues to le.... Read More

Today on the show we talked to the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Department, learning about a new Skate Park, the Upcoming Christmas Parade, the FREE Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show and More!

Nov 22, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Today on WGNS, we learned about upcoming events, programs and projects that are under the direction of the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Department. EVENTS & PROGRAMS Dr.... Read More

Tuesday: Grace James

Nov 22, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022Grace James is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for the love and support she consistently gives her family.... Read More

Listen to today’s (Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022) death notices

Nov 22, 2022 at 03:45 am by WGNS News

Listen to today’s (Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022) death notices to learn about the funeral arrangements of friends and family in the Rutherford County area. With more, here is.... Read More

31-Year-old Mother Fails to Pick-Up Daughter After School - Mother's Whereabouts are Unknown and Family has Reported Her as Missing

Nov 21, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Still Missing - (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Murfreesboro Police report the missing 31-year-old woman is still missing. MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS.... Read More

MPD Investigating Motorized Scooter Theft

Nov 21, 2022 at 07:49 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Murfreesboro Detectives are seeking information about three unknown individuals who allegedly stole a blue Daixi PMZ motor scooter from CarTronics. The s.... Read More

COMMENTARY: How the Military Unveils the Highly Classified New B-21 Bomber Aircraft

Nov 21, 2022 at 07:18 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: The United States Air Force has a new, highly classified aircraft called the B-21 Bomber. With more on this quietly released affair, here is MTSU Professor of Jour.... Read More

2022 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade on December 11th - Theme: “Christmas Through the Years”

Nov 21, 2022 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas, which means the annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is nearing! The parade, as in years past, will b.... Read More

Planning for the unexpected is tough, but important

Nov 21, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

Planning ahead is important, especially when it comes to the death of a loved one. With more on this story, WGNS’ Josephine Walker talked to Keith Stapleton, manager of.... Read More

MTSU-trained Grammy nominees recognized for writing, singing, engineering

Nov 21, 2022 at 06:35 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Songwriters, engineers and singers who refined their talents at Middle Tennessee State University have once again been singled out for recogn.... Read More

Credit Card Theft / Fraud Case Hits Murfreesboro Victim to the Tune of $3,125

Nov 21, 2022 at 06:08 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Murfreesboro Detectives are trying to identify a woman who is believed to be tied to the theft of credit cards. The victim in the case is a Mur.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn that MPD T-Shirt's and Hoodie's being Sold through Facebook are Part of a Scam

Nov 21, 2022 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO)  The Murfreesboro Police Department warns residents not to fall victim to a recent scam on Facebook. That recent scam comes in the form of Murfreesboro Pol.... Read More

Free Winter Coat Giveaway for Adults and Children in the Murfreesboro Area on Wednesday

Nov 21, 2022 at 09:20 am by WGNS News

Barnabas Vision is doing a FREE COAT GIVEAWAY for those who cannot afford a warm winter coat on November 23rd, Wednesday! The giveaway comes just-in-time of Thanksgiving. The.... Read More

On the Action Monday: Social media research, the midterm election results and women in politics and the MTSU Commercial Songwriting Program

Nov 21, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

SEGMENT ONE – 8:10 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Matthew Taylor, assistant professor in the MTSU School of Journalism and Strategic Media TOPIC: Taylor’s social media research.... Read More