Say goodbye to old sycamore at Courthouse, the morning after Election Day

Oct 29, 2024 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The historic sycamore tree at the southeast corner of the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse in Murfreesboro is slated for removal after the public.... Read More

TPFFA Endorses Rep. Sparks

Oct 29, 2024 at 11:57 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association (TPFFA) has endorsed State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, in the House District 49 race.   &ldquo.... Read More

Op-Ed: Education--Whiskey, Car Keys, and Universal Vouchers

Oct 29, 2024 at 11:29 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Here is an Op-Ed article from JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee, a non-partisan teacher association headquartered in Nashvil.... Read More

Teen Found SAFE In Nashville!

Oct 29, 2024 at 11:18 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -  The Murfreesboro Police Department reports that 15-year-old Sariya Whitney has been found SAFE in Nashville. She was last known to be in the Nash.... Read More
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Historical Plaque honors The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County

Oct 29, 2024 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The unveiling of the historical plaque this past Sunday (10/27/2024) afternoon at 126 South Maple Street is a beautiful way to honor the legacy of the Mink.... Read More

UPDATE on the male MTSU student who fell 80-feet into cave

Oct 28, 2024 at 02:51 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Here is an UPDATE on a Friday (10/25/2024) story. WGNS has learned that it was a male MTSU student fell approximately 80-feet into Snail Shell Cave.&n.... Read More

Trunk or Treat

Oct 28, 2024 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

Tue. (Oct. 29, 2024) 5-7PM Drive-through TRUNK OR TREAT sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force. This FREE event will be held in front of the Tennessee Dr.... Read More

Man Indicted on First Degree Murder of an Infant

Oct 28, 2024 at 11:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - A man has been formally charged with first-degree murder following the tragic death of an infant in Rutherford County last year. Murfreesboro Police responded.... Read More

WalletHub Ranks MTSU, Murfreesboro, etc.

Oct 28, 2024 at 08:38 am by WGNS

Miami, FL - WalletHub, a well known research organization, has released its latest rankings for the top 822 colleges and universities in the United States, covering facto.... Read More

Monday: Jaclyn King

Oct 28, 2024 at 08:20 am by WGNS

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: JACLYN KING The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Ma.... Read More

‘Opera is cool’: Siegel High School singers participate in intensive opera study

Oct 28, 2024 at 07:41 am by WGNS

  By MEALAND RAGLAND-HUDGINS Rutherford County Schools  Two students from Siegel High School were among 24 nationwide selected to participate in a three.... Read More

Beloved Smyrna Community Leader Carolyn Peebles Passes Away

Oct 28, 2024 at 07:05 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN – Smyrna community leader Carolyn Peebles has passed away. Her passing Saturday marks the loss of a deeply loved and respected soul whose life touched countle.... Read More

Commentary: Shakespeare & Free Speech

Oct 28, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS

I recently attended a Shakespeare conference at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and it’s interesting to also note that, historically, not everyone.... Read More

New Research Highlights Economic and Employment Challenges for Parents of Medically Complex Babies

Oct 28, 2024 at 06:53 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Parents with babies born preterm or with low birth weight face significant economic and employment challenges, according to new research published in .... Read More

Monday: Jeff Adcock

Oct 28, 2024 at 06:15 am by WGNS

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, October 28th, 2024 Jeff Adcock is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being the hands and feet helping the aging, grieving an.... Read More

Early Voting Location Change at Lane Agri Park

Oct 28, 2024 at 05:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - In preparation for the busiest days of early voting, the Rutherford County Election Commission has announced a relocation of the early voting site at Lane Agri.... Read More

Missing Teen FOUND SAFE!

Oct 26, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Jaliyah Wilson has been found and she is safe!  As you recall, a Murfresboro teen was reported missing by her father on Friday, when she supp.... Read More

2025 Folkfest Featuring Puerto Rico, Slovakia and Estonia

Oct 26, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Founder Steve Cates confirmed that the 2025 International Folkfest visiting dance troups are from Puerto Rico, Slovakia and Estonia. The event will take pla.... Read More

2:40AM Crash Closes E. Clark Blvd. Saturday Morning

Oct 26, 2024 at 06:07 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There was a two-car hit and run crash around 2:40AM early Saturday (10/26/2024) morning on East Clark Blvd. Police report that one of the drivers fled-the-s.... Read More

Hold On Tight, Here's Ram's "Bumper to Bumper" Road Report!

Oct 26, 2024 at 03:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - There are always issues with "long and winding roads", perhaps even a song or two? Well, Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balach.... Read More