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Overnight Storms: 10 Homes Destroyed, 30 Homes Damaged

Apr 01, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) At approximately 2:00AM Saturday (4/1/2023) morning Rutherford County Emergency Management started receiving damage reports to the Eagleville and Ready.... Read More

TORNADO: Readyville Market Gone

Apr 01, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS

(EAGLEVILLE, TN)  The Rutherford-Cannon County line was slammed hard by tornadoes that touched down in Readyville and Kittrell. This is the old Readyville gas station and.... Read More
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Century Old Home Destroyed

Apr 01, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN) A century old home near the Readyville Mill was destroyed early Saturday (4/1/2023) morning by the tornado that swept through the area. It was about.... Read More

2022 REPORTS: TBI Releases Death of Law Enforcement Personnel and Death of Subjects in Custody Study

Mar 31, 2023 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Report - On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calen.... Read More

Participate in the Upcoming Earth Day on the Historic Rutherford County Square

Mar 31, 2023 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

It is once again time to sign up to be part of Rutherford County’s 22nd Annual Earth Day Celebration! Middle Tennessee Electric’s Amy Byers told WGNS New.... Read More

April 4 3 p.m. Dedication Ceremony of Sculpture Art at Murfreesboro Airport

Mar 30, 2023 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A special dedication will take place at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport on April 4, 2023 for the installation of a sculpture. The piece of art is.... Read More
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UPDATE: Deputy who went Into Burning Home to Save Rutherford County Man Recommended for Medal of Valor

Mar 30, 2023 at 09:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: (Rutherford County, TN) Resident Larry Adams was trapped inside his bedroom with smoke and flames threatening his life when three Rutherford County Sheriff’s dep.... Read More

Rutherford County has the 4th Lowest Unemployment Rate in Tennessee at 2.7%

Mar 30, 2023 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Many counties across Tennessee experienced significant drops in unemployment in February after the end of seasonal employment impacted January’.... Read More

16-Year-Old Female Reported as Missing to Murfreesboro Police

Mar 30, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Murfreesboro Police have released information about a missing teenager by the name of Carmelina Rax Cucul. The 16-year-old was reported as a runaway ju.... Read More

TN Democratic Party calls on Governor Lee to halt Advancement of a Variety of Gun Laws

Mar 28, 2023 at 09:34 pm by WGNS News

On Monday night at 7, the Tennessee Democratic Party sent media outlets a press release that focused on gun laws in the Volunteer State. The release stated, “Today has.... Read More

5th Annual 5k in Murfreesboro to Fund Camp Freedom

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A 5k run and walk are scheduled to take place in Murfreesboro on Saturday, April 8th. The upcoming event will help to fund Camp Fre.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Proposes Bill to Require ALL Public Schools to have an SRO

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - While the recent school shooting that occurred in Nashville was at a private school, it doesn't diminish the need to take a closer look at scho.... Read More

Former La Vergne Police Officer Facing Decertification while La Vergne Opens the Search for New Police Chief

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A former La Vergne Police officer is facing decertification. With more, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan… In the meantime, The City of La&nb.... Read More

MTSU’s Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning launches new Scholars Program

Mar 24, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning Advisory Committee is launching a new Scholars Prog.... Read More

Oakland High School Student Wins National Bowling Scholarship, Trip to LasVegas

Mar 23, 2023 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - William “Will” Smith doesn’t mind that he shares a name with a well-known actor from Hollywood — because he’s making.... Read More
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NTSB Report Released on Remnant Fellowship Church Plane Crash that Killed Gwen Shamblin Lara in 2021

Mar 22, 2023 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The National Transportation Safety Board has released the final crash report from their investigation into a Rutherford County plane crash that occurred in 2021,.... Read More

MTSU's 'Saddle Up' FUN-draiser April 15 marks ACE Learning Center's 40th anniversary

Mar 22, 2023 at 08:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Make plans now to bring the family and give the community’s littlest cowhands a leg up on Saturday, April 15, when the an.... Read More

Rutherford County School students featured at Frist Museum

Mar 21, 2023 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN - The 2023 Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Art Show at the Frist Museum will feature some of the finest work created by students throughout the dis.... Read More

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

Mar 21, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

A debris burn permit is required through May 15 for outdoor burning from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry where local restrictions do not a.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Makes Large Tax Payments to Local Governments

Mar 21, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. -- MTE provides more than electricity to the communities it serves. Middle Tennessee Electric has paid Rutherford County their second-largest ad valorem ta.... Read More