Rutherford County High Schools Embrace Synthetic Turf for Football Fields

Feb 22, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

  CORRECTED and UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - In a move signaling a significant upgrade to sports facilities across Rutherford County, several local high schools have.... Read More

Repeat Offender Arrested: Man Facing Two Homicide Charges Apprehended in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2024 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

La Vergne TN - Oswaldo Corado, a 19-year-old facing two separate criminal homicide charges, found himself back behind bars after a recent incident at Mill Ridge Park on Old Hi.... Read More

Return of the Cicadas: Brood XIX Emerges in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas are gearing up for the return of a natural phenomenon as the swarming of the cicadas is set.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “PAWS PET FEST," a Quarterly Adoption Special

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Excitement is in the air as Rutherford County PAWS gears up to host its quarterly "PAWS PET FEST" adoption special, sponsored by Petco Love this spring! T.... Read More

If You Failed to Pay a Citation/Failed to Appear in Court for a Citation – You Could be Arrested

Feb 08, 2024 at 01:29 pm by WGNS News

A few folks who live in Rutherford or surrounding counties may find themselves on the wrong side of the law if they failed to appear in court or failed to pay a citation. Ac.... Read More

Appeal Results in Revision of Rutherford County Conviction for Aggravated Robbery

Feb 08, 2024 at 12:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 30-Year-old Steven Ray Crockett, the defendant in a Rutherford County Circuit Court case, appealed his jury conviction of aggravated robbery. C.... Read More

United Way Launches VITA Program for the 2024 Tax Season

Jan 30, 2024 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is excited to announce the commencement of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the upcom.... Read More

UPDATE: The Game of Chess in Rutherford County Schools

Jan 29, 2024 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – In a strategic leap towards fostering intellectual excellence, the Rutherford County Board of Education, in collaboration with board members C.... Read More

Navigating Tennessee's Housing Affordability Challenge: A Complex Dance of Supply and Demand

Jan 29, 2024 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent research by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), titled “Reducing the Burden: Increasing Housing Supp.... Read More

Pothole Predicament Plagues Rutherford County Roads After Winter Wallop

Jan 25, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recent icy and snowy weather, coupled with the strategic application of over 400 tons of salt in areas like Smyrna, has left Rutherford County roads.... Read More

Rutherford Woman Shares the Life-Changing Potential of Thyroid Removal Surgery

Jan 25, 2024 at 08:54 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Since the age of 20, Misty Smith, now 49, had been struggling with thyroid issues, experiencing episodes of choking and difficulty breathing. After man.... Read More

UPDATE - Another Scam Alert in Rutherford County: Fake Deputy Targets Residents

Jan 24, 2024 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the most recent report from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, authorities have issued a warning about more scam attempts targeting residents i.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Averaging $2.61 Per Gallon - 9th Lowest in TN

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Rutherford County's Economic Fortitude: A Look at the Job Market in 2023

Jan 19, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As we step into the fourth week of 2024, the echoes of a robust job market in 2023 still resonate. The year concluded with another strong jobs report,.... Read More

Providing Warm Shelter During Frigid Nights: Coldest Nights Program in Action

Jan 18, 2024 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the temperatures continue to plummet, reaching single digits during the night and dipping into negative readings in the early morning hours, the c.... Read More

Rutherford County Urges Caution as Minor Driving Incidents and Accidents Continue in Lingering Snow and Ice Conditions

Jan 17, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

In the aftermath of recent snowfall and freezing temperatures, Rutherford County has witnessed a surge in minor traffic incidents over the past three days, prompting authoriti.... Read More

Tennessee's Yard Sizes Revealed: Murfreesboro Trails, Lebanon Takes the Lead

Jan 17, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

When it comes to the size of yards in Tennessee, Murfreesboro finds itself in the middle of the pack, with residents boasting yards smaller than those in several other cities.... Read More

Dangerous Cold Snap Puts Strain on Middle Tennessee Electric; Sub-Zero Air Temperatures Wed AM

Jan 17, 2024 at 08:19 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the face of bone-chilling temperatures, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are calling on consumers to take im.... Read More

Unprecedented Cold Snap Puts Strain on Middle Tennessee Electric - Thermometers in Eagleville Hit -6, Smyrna at -5 Degrees

Jan 17, 2024 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the face of bone-chilling temperatures, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are calling on consumers to take im.... Read More

Phone Scam Alert: Area Residents are AGAIN Warned of Persistent Fraudulent Calls

Jan 16, 2024 at 07:41 am by WGNS News

A troubling trend of phone scams continue to plague Rutherford, Williamson and now Coffee Counties, with the most recent reports of fraudulent calls targeting unsuspecting res.... Read More