Streamlining Access: Murfreesboro Launches Just FOIA for Public Records Requests

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:15 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The City of Murfreesboro is improving transparency by making public records easily accessible. Requestors of public records will now have the optio.... Read More

THP and Traffic Task Force to Target Impaired Drivers This Friday

Jan 13, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN, - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 24, along Rutherford Boulevard between Broad Street and Ch.... Read More

Thin Ice and Bitcoin: Another Scam Saga Unfolds in Middle Tennessee

Jan 02, 2025 at 07:27 am by WGNS Radio News

Nothing says "good intentions" like extortion... This is what a resident of Spring Hill recently found out, after finding themselves on the receiving end of a classic email sc.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Nostalgic Sarcasm: Surviving Nuclear Threats with a Sense of Humor

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism professor at MTSU, recently reflected on his father’s sarcastic advice, “When in wonder or in doubt, run in circles scr.... Read More

UPDATE: Virginia Woman Dies Following Parking Lot Accident in Murfreesboro

Dec 31, 2024 at 02:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Cathy Pendergrass, 61, of Warrenton, Virginia, has tragically died after sustaining critical injuries in a freak parking lot accident at LongHorn S.... Read More

Toot's Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition, Food, and Community Impact in 2025

Dec 31, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Multiple generations have visited the restaurant known locally for its fresh seafood, buffalo wings, curly fries, and chicken fingers. Over the years,.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Conducts Annual Bless-A-Child Event

Dec 30, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC) in partnership with New Vision Baptist Church, conducted their annual Bless-A-Child event on Decembe.... Read More
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Rutherford County Deputies Spread Holiday Cheer with Secret Santa Donations

Dec 30, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus provided cash for Rutherford County Sheriff’s patrol deputies to distrib.... Read More
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Swift Response by Murfreesboro Firefighters Prevents Major Damage in Residential Fire

Dec 30, 2024 at 03:30 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue units responded promptly to a residential fire located on W. Molloy Lane, situated behi.... Read More

Police Say They Need Your Help to Identify Three People in Shoplifting Case

Dec 26, 2024 at 08:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Smyrna Police Department is seeking your help in identifying three fashionable individuals who reportedly decided to explore the exciting art.... Read More

Fatal Auto Collision on I-840 Claims One Life in Rutherford County

Dec 26, 2024 at 07:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An auto collision occurred on I-840 at the West Jefferson Pike exit Thursday morning, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The tragic incident unf.... Read More

The Tax Rate Shift: How It Could Impact Tennessee's Housing Market

Dec 26, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS Radio News

Welcome to the WGNS Action Line, where we dive deep into the pressing issues facing our community. In this episode, we sit down with Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mi.... Read More

Get Ready to Plunge: Annual Cold Dip Returns to Murfreesboro

Dec 26, 2024 at 11:11 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN – While the name of the event has changed, you’ll still get the same exhilarating feeling when you begin your year with a splash! The cold-natured.... Read More
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Pedestrian "Critical Condition" after being hit outside Longhorn Steakhouse

Dec 23, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO,  TENN. - At 2:58PM Monday afternoon (12/23/2024) emergency crews responded to the scene of an injury crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the parki.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Continues and Often Increases Over the Holidays

Dec 23, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS Radio News

On the show this morning we talk to the Child Advocacy Center, where we learn about their recent gift giving event, thanks to the Secret Santa Program. We also learn that the.... Read More

Justice for Youth: Coach Andy Herzer has a Conversation with Judge Travis M. Lampley

Dec 23, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS Radio News

On the WGNS Roundtable today, Coach Andy Herzer of 1st Shot talks to Judge Travis M. Lampley of the Rutherford County Juvenile Courts. Judge Lampley began his legal care.... Read More

Utility Bills and Housing Expenses: Navigating the Costs of Murfreesboro

Dec 23, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – As winter sets in and temperatures drop, residents of Murfreesboro may be interested in doxo's recently released report, the U.S. Utilities Market.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Discuss Upcoming Events, a New Park and More

Dec 23, 2024 at 09:45 am by WGNS Radio News

Today on the Action Line, we discussed new programs and parks that are in the future for the City of Murfreesboro, the Cold Water Plunge - formerly known as the Polar Bear Plu.... Read More

Bonds of Fire: Kolton Slager Enters Firefighting Career Inspired by His Father's Journey

Dec 23, 2024 at 09:29 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) celebrates a proud family tradition as newly graduated firefighter Kolton Slager joins the ranks, fol.... Read More

Scent-Sational Heist: Holiday Grinches Steal $2,500 in Beauty Products from Bath and Body Works

Dec 23, 2024 at 07:39 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In a dazzling display of Christmas cheer (or lack thereof), three unidentified women decided to gift themselves the pampering products they clearly fe.... Read More