2020 MTSU Homecoming Week features virtual shoebox parade, some in-person activities

Sep 21, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There will be a mix of in-person and virtual activities for Middle Tennessee State University students, alumni and friends of the university as the.... Read More

Local VA Hospital Honored

Sep 20, 2020 at 05:52 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) received the Huron-Studer Group’s 2020 Healthcare Organization of Distinction award for sustained employee engagement and q.... Read More

Lion's "Apples For Sight" Returns

Sep 20, 2020 at 08:41 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Murfreesboro Lions Club is starting the "16th Annual Apples for Sight" fundraiser set for October 1 through November 7, 2020.  Longtime Lion mem.... Read More
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Big Party Saturday Night At Sam Davis Home

Sep 20, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA)  There was a big party Saturday night at the historic Sam Davis' home in Smyrna.  The 2nd Annual Barn Dance was such a fun and relaxing event! Approxi.... Read More

MTSU Homecoming Oct. 3, 2020

Sep 20, 2020 at 07:39 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Circle 4:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2020 on your calendar. That's MTSU's homecoming game against long-time rival Western Kentucky.  T.... Read More

Ram's "FALL IS IN THE AIR" Road Report

Sep 19, 2020 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Fall officially arrives at 8:30AM (CDT) this coming Tuesday morning, but it's already starting to feel and smell like fall. Transportation Deputy Director.... Read More

MTSU Bike Rental and COVID-19

Sep 19, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  When asked what’s changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Josh Stone, MTSU’s associate director of recreation programming and.... Read More

MPD Needs Help Solving Construction Vandalism

Sep 19, 2020 at 08:03 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the persons who vandalized the construction site adjacent to the New.... Read More

Pickup Goes Under Water At Boat Ramp

Sep 19, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA) One person was injured on at Bryant's Grove Boat Ramp on Friday while putting their boat into the Stones River, near Percy Priest Lake. The boat and&nb.... Read More

Remember, Virtual "WINE AROUND THE SQUARE" Is 5:30PM Tonight

Sep 19, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Remember, WINE AROUND THE SQUARE is a "virtual event" tonight (Saturday 9/19/2020) from 5:30-7:00PM.  Go to www.winearoundthesquare.net.  Proce.... Read More

La Vergne Edges Stewarts Creek; Other RuCo FB Scores

Sep 18, 2020 at 11:48 pm by WGNS

La Vergne came from behind to defeat region foe Stewarts Creek 32-27 Friday night. Wolverines running back Ray Banner eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in five games this season w.... Read More

TDEC Offers Teachers Toolkits for Earth Science Week

Sep 18, 2020 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, will distribute a limited number of Earth Science Week.... Read More

Secretary of State Announces Essay Contest and Scholarship Opportunity for Tennessee Students Who Serve as Poll Officials

Sep 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is launching a new essay contest for students age 16 and older who serve as poll officials for the Nov. 3 election. “Ser.... Read More

New from MTSU: America's racial justice protests are bringing hope, thoughtful change amid conflict, MTSU panelists agree

Sep 18, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.— Many Americans, whether they're observers or participants, are feeling overwhelmed by 2020’s onslaught of protests, pandemics and politics, bu.... Read More

Tennessee Treasurer Returns Over $10K in Unclaimed Property to Rutherford County government

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:39 am by WGNS

State Senators Shane Reeves and Dawn White joined State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. to return $10,617.79 in Unclaimed Property to Mayor Bill Ketron on behalf of Rutherford.... Read More

State Rep. Tim Rudd releases 2021 legislative survey

Sep 18, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, today released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 34 for essential feedback.The survey questi.... Read More

Passing Of Charlie Mullins And Memories Of Murfreesboro

Sep 17, 2020 at 11:10 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Charlie Mullins and his dad Hershel had an ability to share local history in a way that brought it to life. Charlie passed away Wednesday at the age of 80.... Read More

"End Of Watch" for SPD Officer Ray Jones

Sep 17, 2020 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  The end of watch for 31-year Smyrna Police Officer Ray Jones came on Thursday, September 17, 2020.  Chief Kevin Arnold commented, "We are grateful for.... Read More

Technology Grant for Rutherford County Library

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

State Senators Dawn White and Shane Reeves joined Representatives Tim Rudd, Charlie Baum, Mike Sparks and Bryan Terry today to announce the Rutherford County Library will rece.... Read More

Stewarts Creek at La Vergne on WGNS Friday Night

Sep 17, 2020 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Region play is always big - but for our local teams in Region 5-6A, this year of COVID football makes it even bigger. With Metro teams in the league and not being able to pla.... Read More