Missing Kayaker Located in Percy Priest Lake after Overturning

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake in La Vergne. According to officials, witnesses called 911 at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday after seei.... Read More

Local Professors Study Education in Prisons and how it Reduces Recidivism

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. Th.... Read More

Rental Prices in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Tennessee is in the top ten tier of states that reported significant changes in monthly residential rental prices for apartments and homes. When comp.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools CLOSED on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Due to Weather Threats

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have closed all county operated schools for Thursday, February 16th, due to weather. Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.... Read More

MTE Named 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Feb 15, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2023 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to urban forestry in the.... Read More

Local Tip Leads to Felony Drug Charges and Seizure of Cocaine and Marijuana

Feb 15, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

Two Rutherford County residents are facing felony drug and weapons charges after the Rutherford County Narcotics Unit acted on a citizen tip. Narcotics detectives conducted.... Read More

Statewide Special Olympics Event to be Hosted in Murfreesboro this April

Feb 15, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

Special Olympics in the Murfreesboro area has grown considerably and Olympians are training in a variety of sports to prepare for an upcoming event that will involve athletes.... Read More

Traffic Fatalities are UP in Rutherford County Over the First 43-Days of 2023, When Compared to 2022 and 2021

Feb 13, 2023 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Over the first 43-days of this year, there have been 118 fatal accidents on Tennessee roadways (January 1, 2023 to February 13, 2023 at 7PM). At this.... Read More

Drive Safely for Your Valentine on Valentine's Day in Rutherford County

Feb 13, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Law enforcement agencies are asking area residents to show love to your valentine by driving safely Tuesday night and possibly into the early morning h.... Read More

Leadership Changes at Ascension Saint Thomas as Health System Looks to Future

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas today announced changes in senior leadership as Robyn Morrissey is named Chief Strategy Officer and Ruth Portacci becomes Vice President of Joint Ventur.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Man Charged with Murder Has Case Bound Over to Grand Jury

Feb 08, 2023 at 03:23 pm by WGNS

A Christiana man charged with the murder of his neighbor has his case bound over to the Rutherford County Grand Jury.54-Year-old Jeffery Hayden Burris of Panther Creek Road is.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools In-Service Day for Educators Closed Due to Inclement Weather Tuesday

Jan 30, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - While parents already knew that schools were going to be closed on Tuesday for a teacher in-service day, educators are now being notified that they.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Earns NAACP Hero Award

Jan 30, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy who saved a gunshot victim’s life was honored Saturday by the Murfreesboro Branch of the NAACP. Deputy Nathan Smith earne.... Read More

Local author book signing at Linebaugh Library

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:24 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author S. J. Boyce for a book signing on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will b.... Read More

Two Teens in Rutherford County Remain Missing - Both Cases Reported Within Days of One Another

Jan 24, 2023 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Two teens remain missing and both were last seen in the Rutherford County area, according to authorities. The most recent of the two cases invo.... Read More

Low Flying Aircraft and Technology - Today's Commentary by a Local Professor at MTSU

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A low flying aircraft, technology and the FAA. With today's commentary, here is MTSU professor Larry Burriss...     Verbatim: “We’ve.... Read More

Topic: The Middle Point Landfill with Guest Mike Classen, General Manager of the Landfill in Rutherford County

Jan 24, 2023 at 02:11 pm by WGNS News

Middle Point Landfill General Manager Mike Classen was on the air with WGNS' Scott Walker on Tuesday and talked about a variety of subjects dealing with the life of the land.... Read More

Multiple Aggravated Robbery Charges Filed Against Ex-con in Davidson and Rutherford County Robberies

Jan 24, 2023 at 01:44 pm by WGNS News

An investigation spanning nearly a month into a series of armed robberies at Nashville area dollar stores culminated Sunday night with the arrest of ex-con Terrance Turner w.... Read More

Local Community Book Discussion Focuses on 3-Books with the Topics of Mental Health and Education

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:28 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion this Tuesday ev.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are No Longer Some of the Lowest in the State

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:05 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Gas prices in the Volunteer State are the 7th lowest in the nation right now. However, average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 18.9 cents per g.... Read More