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"It's fire season", Chief Farley on WGNS Monday AM!

Jan 04, 2025 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – The Rutherford County Fire-Rescue department responded to five working fires during a 48-hour period last week. Fire-Rescue Chief Larry Farley s.... Read More

Ram's First of the New Year Road Reports!

Jan 04, 2025 at 08:40 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - We're into the New Year and folklore predictions indicate a wintry mix. Have no fear, Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachand.... Read More

Public Invited To New Smyrna Fire Hall 2PM Monday

Jan 03, 2025 at 05:09 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna will officially open its new Fire Station #4 at 5650 W. Jefferson Pike at 2:00 o’clock this coming Monday afternoon (1/6/2024). Smy.... Read More

Could It Really Be TRUE?

Jan 03, 2025 at 04:16 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City Public Works Division is ready to battle ice and snow with brand new snow plows and a new purchase of 1,000 tons of salt. For the outstanding.... Read More

Sunshine Nutrition's "Cock of the Walk" is Missing!

Jan 03, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Sunshine Nutrition Center had a guest stop by in February (2024), almost a year ago. There were no cries of "fowl play" as Brewster's followers grew in.... Read More

Search CANCELLED—teen found SAFE!

Jan 03, 2025 at 03:05 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The reported "missing" 17-year-old Murfreesboro teen has been located. Keyonte Smith is safe! Smith was earlier reported "to be" missing, but after it was.... Read More
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Thursday Night Fire at Ramada

Jan 03, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A fire was reported at the Ramada Inn, 1855 S. Church St. on Thursday night. Upon arrival, responding crews found an electrical outlet in a breezeway burnin.... Read More

AI Tested for Alerting Clinicians of Suicide Risks

Jan 03, 2025 at 02:01 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that clinical alerts driven by artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors identify patients.... Read More

SWAT Team Standoff in Smyrna Ends After Nearly 7 Hours

Jan 02, 2025 at 04:46 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN – A nearly seven-hour standoff between a male suspect and SWAT team members in a Smyrna neighborhood ended Thursday afternoon after gunshots were reporte.... Read More

First 2025 Baby Born In Tennessee's 4th Largest County!

Jan 01, 2025 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - What a heartwarming way to start the new year! Congratulations to Tymerria Duncan and Quentin Harris on the arrival of their baby boy, Lennox Jeremiah.... Read More

Detective Stephen Lewis, RCSO

Jan 01, 2025 at 12:10 am by WGNS

Being nominated for an honored based on your work performance takes on special meaning when it’s done by fellow staff members. Stephen Lewis, a detective with the Ruther.... Read More

Phil Barnett, Read to Succeed, RCSO's SCAN, Rotary and more.

Jan 01, 2025 at 12:05 am by WGNS

Retired Naval Officer Phil Barnett is our Toot’s Volunteer. He is really involved with both Read to Succeed as well as the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Netw.... Read More

Det. Stephen Lewis, RCSO

Jan 01, 2025 at 12:05 am by WGNS

When someone working by your side nominates you for an honor, that makes it even more special. Stephen Lewis, a detective with the Rutherford County Sheriffs' Office, was nomi.... Read More

Dr. Ray Johnson, Pulmonologist

Jan 01, 2025 at 12:04 am by WGNS

Pulmonologist Dr. Ray Johnson is our Heart for Healing honoree. A listener writes, “I’ve been coughing a lot lately and producing lots of mucus. In addition, there.... Read More

Dr. Ray Johnson, Pulmonologist

Jan 01, 2025 at 12:02 am by WGNS

Pulmonologist Dr. Ray Johnson is our Heart for Healing honoree. A listener writes, "I've been coughing a lot lately and producing lots of mucus. In addition, there's been a sq.... Read More

Phil Barnett, Read to Succeed and SCAN

Jan 01, 2025 at 12:01 am by WGNS

Retired Naval Officer Phil Barnett is our Toot's Volunteer. He is really involved with both READ TO SUCCEED as well as the Sheriff's SENIOR CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (SCAN)..... Read More
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Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers Set to Reopen Following Crash Repairs

Dec 31, 2024 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN – Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers, a cherished local eatery in Smyrna, has announced its reopening after extensive repairs. The family-owned restaurant.... Read More

Beloved Former MTSU Baseball Player Chuck Akers Passes Away

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University and Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of Charles Richard “Chuck” Akers, Jr., a former s.... Read More

Hi Ya'll, a SOUTHERN NEW YEAR'S TRADITION!

Dec 30, 2024 at 01:11 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Perhaps you recently moved to Murfreesboro from a different part of the nation. WGNS wants to make certain that you are are "up to speed" on Southern tradit.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Chief Culbertson Retiring Feb. 1st

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:42 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - William R. Culbertson has announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2025, as Fire Chief of Smyrna after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Bill is a third-generati.... Read More