In the Huddle: Coach Creasy and the Secrets to High School Football Success

Dec 20, 2024 at 10:34 am by WGNS Radio News

Join us today on the Action Line as guest host Truman Jones, the retired Sheriff of Rutherford County, delves into the world of high school football leadership and championshi.... Read More

UPDATE: Wanted Fugitive Matthew Paul Barnes Apprehended in Bedford County

Dec 20, 2024 at 05:11 am by WGNS Radio News

SHELBYVILLE, TN - Authorities in the Bedford County area provided further details regarding the apprehension of wanted fugitive Matthew Paul Barnes on December 17, 2024. The u.... Read More

First Day of Winter is December 21, 2024, Stay Warm and Stay Safe

Dec 19, 2024 at 09:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

Ahead of the start of winter on Dec. 21, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remi.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS

Dec 19, 2024 at 09:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland honored Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS during the Dec. 19, 2024, City Council meeting. Todd and Davis were recognized for t.... Read More

Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Dec 19, 2024 at 09:10 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE,  TN - A cyber tip from Google led to today’s arrest of Raymond L. Turner, 62, after he was identified as the suspect who uploaded images of child sexual.... Read More

Drought and Low Prices Impact Tennessee’s Agricultural Outlook for 2025

Dec 19, 2024 at 07:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

Summery: In 2024, Tennessee's agricultural and forestry sectors faced significant challenges due to factors such as drought, land loss, trade deficits, and decreasing dem.... Read More

MTSU Military Science Commissions Two New Leaders as 2nd Lieutenants

Dec 19, 2024 at 06:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two Middle Tennessee State University ROTC cadets in the Military Science program were commissioned as second lieutenants in a special ceremony hel.... Read More

Healthcare Leads Job Growth in Tennessee as Unemployment Inches Up

Dec 19, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee's economy demonstrated resilience this past year, as employers added an impressive 56,000 nonfarm jobs, despite an uptick in the state's unem.... Read More

Festive Spirit at AdamsPlace: Celebrating the Holidays in a Growing Community

Dec 18, 2024 at 08:22 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Throughout the years, cities across the state have continued to grow exponentially, welcoming new residents from all over the country. At the start of 2024,.... Read More

Fear in the Aisles as Walmart Parking Lot Altercation Moves Inside, Sparking Safety Concerns

Dec 18, 2024 at 06:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: NO CHARGES FILED - We have an update to the news story regarding an alleged confrontation at a Walmart store in Murfreesboro. Now, the search for the individuals.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Announced: 6 Deputies Received an Award

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Six deputies received traffic safety awards for the Middle Region of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during a lunch Tuesday in Bell Buckle. Fiel.... Read More

HEALTH NEWS: Study Shows Drop in Use of Antiviral Medications in Young Children with Influenza

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

HEALTH BEAT: Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of.... Read More

MTSU Engineering Students’ Impressive Projects Wrap up Fall Mech-Tech Expo

Dec 17, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tech-savvy Middle Tennessee State University Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering students exhibited their one- and two-semester cap.... Read More

Avoid the Holiday Debt Trap: Navigating High-Cost Loans

Dec 17, 2024 at 04:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holiday season. Many of us find ourselves spending a little more on a gift than we planned to, or buying something sp.... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Unidentified Man in Nashville

Dec 17, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - An unidentified man was killed Sunday night at 9 p.m. in a single-vehicle fiery crash in the 1700 block of Lebanon Pike (HWY 70) in Nashville. Authorities are.... Read More

Police Intensify Patrols to Ensure Safe Holidays in Murfreesboro

Dec 17, 2024 at 03:51 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As the holiday season approaches, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is actively engaging in the "Booze It and Lose It" initiative in partnership with.... Read More

Community Kindness: Church Group Delivers Christmas Cheer to Local Seniors

Dec 17, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office extended heartfelt gratitude to the River Oaks Church Life Group for their generous contribution, which.... Read More

UPDATE: Speed and Alcohol Linked to Destructive High-Speed Crash on Lebanon’s Downtown Square

Dec 17, 2024 at 03:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

LEBANON, Tenn. – An early Sunday morning crash in Lebanon’s downtown square left multiple businesses and city infrastructure damaged after a vehicle went airborne,.... Read More

Appeal Dismissed: Christiana Murder Convictions Upheld

Dec 16, 2024 at 06:50 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Last week, the Tennessee Supreme Court denied Vernice Darlene Farrar's appeal to revisit her case after being convicted of the kidnapping and first-deg.... Read More

Masked Protests and First Amendment Rights – The Chickenman Case in Smyrna

Dec 16, 2024 at 05:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

Commentary: The enduring legacy of "Chickenman," a character originally from a 1960s pseudo radio drama, and how that character now has ties to Smyrna, Tennessee - - where a p.... Read More