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New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Teen robotics prodigies compete for awards, state championship at MTSU

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Straight-A high school student Addy Henninger looked toward studying physics in college until she discovered robotics about two years ago afte.... Read More

2nd Annual Boro Prom a Huge Success

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – On February 11, Murfreesboro showed up in their best 80’s attire and danced their high tops off to the best music from the decade, a.... 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

Storm Lines Extremely Strong Wednesday Night and Well Into Thursday

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

Round 1: The National Weather Service continues to report a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Middle Tennessee, which directly impacts Rutherford County. Throughout the night ther.... Read More

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Plan To Stop Human and Drug Traffickers From Profiting Off Taxpayers

Feb 15, 2023 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is pushing new legislation to stop human and drug traffickers from receiving government-funded benefits while.... 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

Revamped International Student Council acclimates new students to MTSU experience

Feb 11, 2023 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Megan Richard, coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services, along with staff at the Office of International Affairs&nb.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect in Smyrna Twice Daily Convenience Store Murder Undergoing Mental Evaluation

Feb 09, 2023 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA - Court proceedings against the suspect accused of brazenly shooting and killing an employee of the Twice Daily in Smyrna are awaiting a mental evaluation. Distric.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Career Fair is This Saturday at Stewarts Creek High School from 11AM to 1PM

Feb 09, 2023 at 04:55 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN Schools) More job opportunities await area residents who would like to be a part of the Rutherford County School system… That was Dr. Andrea.... 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

Monday: Sandy Douglas

Feb 06, 2023 at 08:05 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Sandy DouglasThe birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Ma.... Read More

Friday: Janet Johnson

Feb 03, 2023 at 08:05 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Janet Johnson The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East.... Read More