Free Flu Vaccines at Rutherford County Health Department Offices Starting on November 9th

Nov 01, 2022 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans over the age of 6 months to receive this year’s flu vaccine. Vaccinations for flu will be free on Wed.,.... Read More

Weekend Street Racer Enforcement by MNPD and THP Leads to Multiple Arrests

Oct 31, 2022 at 06:16 pm by WGNS News

  (NASHVILLE, TENN.) Two Rutherford County men, along with subjects from Memphis, Humboldt, Gallatin and Nashville are facing charges after a coordinated street racer en.... Read More

Marion McAdoo

Oct 28, 2022 at 09:16 am by Producer

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

UPDATE: Drug Take Back Events in Rutherford County on Saturday

Oct 27, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - (Rutherford County, Tenn.) Several Drug Take Back events will occur this weekend, one of which will be in La Vergne. There, the La Vergne Police Department announced.... Read More

Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday

Oct 25, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Sheriff’s deputies are teaming up with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and community groups to dispose of unused and expired presc.... Read More

Beware of Ongoing Scams in Rutherford County and in Middle Tennessee

Oct 25, 2022 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) The scam involving a caller telling area residents they missed a court date continues in Rutherford and Bedford Counties. In recent incidents that.... Read More

Safety Task Force Trunk and Treat postponed to Thursday because of weather

Oct 24, 2022 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

Firefighters, paramedics and police officers heroes will delight trick or treaters during the Halloween Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task F.... Read More

Local Shoplifting Case Added Up to Nearly $10,000

Oct 24, 2022 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Murfreesboro Police are investigating a theft that added up to nearly $10,000. The theft happened on September 24th at the Finish Line athletic store inside.... Read More

Rutherford County has Some of the Lowest Gas Prices in the Country

Oct 24, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Tennessee is currently the 6th least expensive state for motorist to refuel in, averaging $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gas on Monday mornin.... Read More

Smyrna Man Found Guilty of Sexual Offenses Committed during a Party at a Florence Road Home in 2020

Oct 21, 2022 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) A 41-year-old Smyrna, TN man was found guilty on rape charges October 21st and is now awaiting sentencing. Ilaz Neziri was arrested under a sealed.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Launches Destination Rutherford 5.0 Initiative

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – This week, business and community leaders joined the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to announce the public launch of Destination Ruther.... Read More

Indecent Exposure Incident in Walter Hill Community of Rutherford County

Oct 21, 2022 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

(WALTER HILL COMMUNITY) The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking area residents, “Do you recognize this man and vehicle?” Evidently, authorities are.... Read More

The Tennessee Jobless Number Continues to Stand Near the All-Time Low Rate

Oct 20, 2022 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Unemployment across the state of Tennessee remained unchanged between August and September, according to data released Thursday by the Department of La.... Read More

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity receives $12,000 grant from Lowe’s to improve home safety and health outcomes in Rutherford County

Oct 20, 2022 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) has received a $12,000 grant from Lowe’s to help complete two Housing Plus Aging In Place pr.... Read More

‘We all need human connection’ and the Rutherford County Virtual School

Oct 20, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) While the term ‘virtual school’ may conjure memories of the pandemic, Rutherford County Virtual School continues into its third year, pu.... Read More

Airbnb Imposes More Restrictions on House Parties to Further Prevent Rental Complaints in Rutherford County Neighborhoods

Oct 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Rutherford County appears to be a thriving Airbnb market for those who follow Civil War history and for tourists wanting to visit Nashville. In fact.... Read More

Airplane Crashes in Williamson County on Tuesday - Pilot Dies in Crash

Oct 19, 2022 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - (WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn.) In Williamson County, an airplane crashed on Old Smyrna Road Tuesday morning. The deceased pilot has been identified as 62-year-old Dr. Ch.... Read More

UPDATE: $5.5 Million Grant to Replace 37,000 Feet of Water Lines in Rutherford County

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:26 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: Rutherford County – and specifically Consolidated Utility District (CUD) -- will receive just over $5.5 million from the state to replace more than 37,000 feet o.... Read More

Operation Fall Brakes to enforce aggressive driving

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

 Dramatic increases of drivers committing road rage and aggressive driving on Interstate 24 prompted “Operation Fall Brakes,” an enforcement and education eff.... Read More

Authorities Asking for the Publics Assistance in Identifying Subject After a Recent Theft

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:19 pm by WGNS News

(LaVergne, Tenn.) La Vergne police are asking for help from the community in hopefully identifying and possibly arresting a retail theft suspect. Officers were alerted on Sep.... Read More