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MTSU | CEO/Worker Pay Gap, Stormwater Program & Career Development Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 40:59


  SEGMENT ONE – 8:15 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Greg Nagel, professor in the MTSU Department of Economic and Finance TOPIC: Nagel’s decades of research into the CEO-w

A Look at Programs and More Within the Local Library System

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 10:00


A variety of programs will keep children and adults busy this summer. Hear the latest news from the local Rutherford County Library System above by clicking play. Rutherford

Pettus Read on County Government & History Plus Arts Center of Cannon Co. Opens "Newsies"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 47:12


Bryan Barrett talks with Rutherford County Commissioner Pettus Read about the busy June ahead for the governing body. They will meet at 9am on June 23rd to prepare to pass the

Attorney John Day on Being a Smart Insurnace Consumer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 42:00


Bryan Barrett talks with Attorney John Day. They discuss several things, including how to be a smart consumer of especially auto and home insurance.

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 45:32


Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland focuses on the "Heart of Tennessee". The following topics were covered in the mayor's broadcast--in this order:  Daylighting of Town

New President & CEO of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Daphne David

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 41:46


Bryan Barrett talks with the new President & CEO of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Daphne David. She talks about her background, the rich history of the hospital

Dr. Craig McCabe, the Eye Doctor | Infant Eye Care, Dry Eyes, Allergies & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 41:17


Bryan Barrett talks with Dr. Craig McCabe, the eye doctor you hear on the radio. He answers several questions about infant eye care, burning eyes wearing readers to Facebook f

News from the Courts with the Rutherford Co. District Attorney's Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 47:32


Host J. Paul Newman, former assistant district attorney, along with District Attorney Jennings Jones and Assistant DA Trevor Lynch take us inside the courts, talk about the la

Master Gardeners | Upcoming Events, June Bug Checks and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 41:56


Bryan Barrett talks with Master Gardener Lynn Reynolds with UT/TSU Extension.

Murfreesboro Police | School's Out Traffic, "Ed" the Zebra, Real Time Crime Center & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 42:03


Bryan Barrett talks with Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, Captain Clayton Williams and PIO Larry Flowers on this edition of the Action Line. They take up topics like t

Podcast: Clear Vision for Rutherford County in a Conversation with Dr. McCabe, Eye Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 45:13


PODCAST: On today’s episode of The Action Line with WGNS’s Bart Walker, special guest Dr. Craig McCabe of McCabe Vision Center joins the show for an insightful dis

Lineworkers Shine as Annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo Opens This Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:22


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The 2025 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo is set to electrify attendees with its annual opening ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m., launching an exci

UPDATED: Summer at MTSU: New Student Beginnings, Lifelong Learning, and Creative Connections

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 38:32


SEGMENT ONE: Guest: Gina Poff, Director of New Student and Family Programs Topic: "New to Blue" Student Orientation at MTSU MTSU's rebranded "New to Blue" orientation helps n

Focus on Rutherford County with County Mayor Joe Carr

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:46


Focus on Rutherford County with County Mayor Joe Carr: Mayor meets tonight (5/28/2025) with County Property Management Committee to discuss "capital projects for the next 5

Memorial Day Weekend: The Healing Field and a Conversation with Local Scout Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:50


MURFREESBORO, TN - Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Kevin Phillips and Tracy Kennedy with the Boy Scouts of America regarding this Memoria

Classrooms and Runways with State Rep. Mike Sparks on New Initiatives in the State that Impact Rutherford County

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 16:53


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In today’s episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, Tennessee for a conversati

Inside Tennessee's Major Pattern of Economic Growth: A Conversation with TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 38:27


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today on WGNS, host Scott Walker had an in-depth and informative talk with Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee’s Commissioner of the Department of E

From Jr. Deputy to Reality Check: How Rutherford SROs Empower Youth

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 38:23


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker sits down with Sgt. Irvin Turner and SRO Chad Dodson from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Off

PODCAST: Summer at the Library: Reading, Coding, Crafts & Butterflies!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 34:55


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line is your go-to guide for an exciting summer ahead with the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). We&rsq

A Conversation with the Medical Director of the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Women's Heart Clinic in Murfreesboro

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 15:55


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this episode, we cover the grand opening of the new Women’s Heart Clinic at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. Led by Dr. Nishtha Sareen, a na

From Storytelling to Sculpture: MTSU Alumni College Invites You Back to Campus

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:54


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s much anticipated 16th Annual Alumni Summer College is just around the corner, alumni and friends of the u

PODCAST - Waterslides and Wisdom: Redefining Senior Living in Rutherford County

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 17:21


MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Life Enrichment Directors Ashley Dunkerson and Patti Purdy from AdamsPlace to expl

Hammer Down for Humanity: How Cars, Community & Music Are Building Homes

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 35:55


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Melissa Cross from Habitat for Humanity and a panel of passionate guests t

Murfreesboro Transportation with Murfreesboro's Transportation Director Jim Kerr and Engineering Department's Project Coordinator Joe Ehleben:

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 45:26


News about Murfreesboro Transportation with Murfreesboro's Transportation Director Jim Kerr and Engineering Department’s Project Coordinator Joe Ehleben:  

End of an Era: Gordon Ferguson Reflects on 27 Years at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 34:57


MURFREESBORO, TN - After nearly three decades of dedicated service, Gordon Ferguson (pictured above), President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, is preparing

WGNS Podcast: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Warns of Rising House Fires, Urges Motorcycle Awareness and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 35:53


MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to discuss recent trends and safety co

PODCAST - From D.C. to Local Classrooms: National Policy and County Education Insights and Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 20:11


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this podcast episode of the WGNS Action Line, we bring you highlights from an April 24th RoundTable discussion featuring Dr. Bill Kraus and U.S. Sen

Rutherford County Schools: Growth, Safety, and Graduation Updates

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 40:58


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -  On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes James Evans, Chief Communications Officer, and Dr. Kay Martin, Deputy Superin

Pre-Existing Conditions Impacts on Injury/Lawsuit Cases

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 41:59


Bryan Barrett talks with Laura Baker with the Law Offices of John Day. She talks about how pre-existing conditions can complicate personal injury claims, but they don't necess

Murfreesboro Police

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 42:46


Bryan Barrett talks with Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams.

PODCAST: Inside the DA's Office - Solved Crimes and Lingering Questions

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 43:34


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On this month’s Rutherford County District Attorney’s Show, host J. Paul Newman—retired Assistant District Attorney—guides list

Podcast: Growing Curb Appeal: Gardening Tips & the Secret Garden Tour

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 36:33


Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Master Gardeners Lynn Reynolds and Reggie Riggs, along with Rebecca Douthat, Philanthropy & Communications

Honeybee Season Buzzes Back with Sweet Rewards and Serious Science

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 17:58


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As summer sets in, it also signals the return of honeybee season — a critical time in the life cycle of one of nature’s most essential poll

Murfreesboro Parks Update: New Developments and Summer Fun

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 33:32


On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Director Nate Williams, Assistant Director Thomas Laird, and Marketing Coor

Podcast: The Bible Reading Marathon Starts Wednesday and The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is This Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 18:05


MURFREESBORO, TN - Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Cliff Sharp and Christy Sanford from Greenhouse Ministries to discuss two powerful community

Big Decisions Ahead: Amendments on Bail, Property Taxes, and Victims' Rights Coming in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 40:00


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Area voters will have some important decisions to make next year. In November 2026, during the governor’s election, residents will be able to vot

WGNS Podcast: Exploring Senior Living Options with AdamsPlace and NHC Experts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 36:34


MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker sat down with Terri Deal, Executive Director at AdamsPlace Independent Living, to di

Brutality and Revenge: Dr. Andrew Fialka on Civil War Guerrilla Warfare

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 14:15


MURFREESBORO, TN - Dr. Andrew Fialka, associate professor of history at MTSU, joins host Scott Walker on the WGNS Action Line to discuss his powerful new book, Hope Never to S

Lifelong Learning & Wildflower Wanderings: MTSU and Cedar Glades in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:11


Segment One – MTSU Becomes Tennessee’s First Age-Friendly University Dr. Deborah Lee and Dr. Brandon Grubbs from MTSU discuss the university’s new recognitio

From Dishwasher to CEO: Peter Demos' on Family, Purpose, Belief and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:51


MURFREESBORO, TN -In today’s episode of the Action Line on WGNS, host Bart Walker talks with Peter Demos — a local business owner, entrepreneur, and public sp

Rutherford County Mayor Talks Budget, Forensics, Schools, Choice Lanes & More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 38:53


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today's episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to discuss some of the most pressing

Fast-track to Becoming a Nurse as Nashville & Murfreesboro See Growing Demand for Nurses Amid Aging Population

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 20:06


MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Across the United States, the need for more nurses has reached critical levels — and the Murfreesboro and Nashville areas are no exception&helli

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