Angela Shofner recognized by Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

Oct 20, 2021 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Angela Shofner will receive the Public School Incentive Award later this week at the 2021 Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists conference.Sho.... Read More

New Museum to Help Tell Rutherford County's Story on Local Square

Oct 20, 2021 at 09:04 am by WGNS

A new museum will soon be open in downtown Murfreesboro. The museum will be inside the Rutherford County Courthouse.County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS NEWS…Ketron said.... Read More

REMINDER: Breast Cancer Treatment has Changed Greatly Over the Years (Virtual Seminar Nearing)

Oct 20, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Reports indicate about one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. By the end of 2021, close to 300,000 new breast cancer di.... Read More

Nearby Town of Nolensville Planning for Positive Future

Oct 20, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Nolensville, TN – Just outside of Rutherford County in the growing community of Nolensville, Tennessee, the Town of Nolensville and consultant, Town Planning and Urban.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Power of Pink Week

Oct 19, 2021 at 07:27 pm by WGNS

Last week in Murfreesboro, the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month by creating a better understanding of breast cancer while.... Read More

UPDATED: Fatal Fire on Murray Kittrell Road Remains Under Investigation

Oct 19, 2021 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN (October 19, 2021)—Rutherford County Fire Rescue’s (RCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal house fire at a mobile home.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seeking Help in Identifying Subjects

Oct 19, 2021 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

Multiple thefts and attempted thefts are under investigation that police say occurred at the Tractor Supply Store on John R. Rice Boulevard in Murfreesboro.Authorities repor.... Read More

Celebration Concert Announcement Regarding Uncle Dave Macon Days on October 24th

Oct 19, 2021 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

The community is invited to enjoy a few memories of Uncle Dave Macon Days this Sunday as the 2015 Uncle Dave Macon Days TrailBlazer winners, The SteelDrivers with speci.... Read More

CrimeStoppers in Rutherford County and a New App to Turn-In Crime Information

Oct 19, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (October 19, 2021) - Rutherford County Crime Stoppers and several area law enforcement agencies have joined the next generation of crime-fighting.... Read More

Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take-Back This Friday in Murfreesboro

Oct 19, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

This Friday, October 22nd, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC) and TrustPoint Hospital will be partnering with the Prevention Coalition for Success, the Ruther.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System spotlights stories of hope during Compensated Work Therapy Week

Oct 19, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System kicks off Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Week, Oct. 17 – 23, by sharing the inspirational stories of disabled Veterans who have obtain.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Killed this past Saturday on I-24

Oct 19, 2021 at 07:07 am by WGNS

UPDATE: An Antioch man has been identified as the person who was hit and killed by a big rig on Interstate-24 in Rutherford County. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more&hellip.... Read More

During Charity Fraud Awareness Week Secretary Hargett Reminds Tennesseans of Ways to Avoid Scams When Giving

Oct 19, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

October 18 to 22 is Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams. &ldq.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Updates and Interviews

Oct 19, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The local library system continues to offer great programs and opportunities in Rutherford County.Hear the latest news from the library below:Scroll down for library locations.... Read More
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GPR Study Begins At Evergreen Cemetery

Oct 18, 2021 at 05:54 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Oaklands Mansion continues its search of history about the enslaved residents of the 1,500 acre plantation of the 1800's.  GPR Gives Picture Below E.... Read More

Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in a Dozen Arrests in Rutherford County by the TBI

Oct 18, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Murfreesboro Police Department, Homeland Security Investigation.... Read More

Trick-or Treat Event with Local Emergency Responders

Oct 18, 2021 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

Another trick-or-treat event has been announced for children in the Murfreesboro area. Next Tuesday (October 26, 2021), kids can wear their costumes and enjoy a safe Trunk o.... Read More
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MTSU-Meharry partnership keeps students on 7-year path to be rural primary care physicians

Oct 18, 2021 at 02:54 pm by WGNS

Click photo for a complete slideshow of pictures. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Maria Hite will be one of the first six MTSU students heading to Nashville’s Meha.... Read More

DEA Take Back day Saturday at Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Oct 18, 2021 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

ABOVE PHOTO: Residents Jennifer Carter and Cathy Pendergrast turned in old medicines to Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Dowell Saturday during National Prescription Drugs Take Bac.... Read More

Monday: Fisherman Drowns

Oct 18, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Around 11:00 o'clock Monday morning (10/18/2021) a fisherman fell from into Percy Priest Lake from a boat at Jefferson Springs Recreation Area off of W Jeff.... Read More