To Date: 0 Positive COVID-19 Tests within the ranks of the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Personnel

Jul 09, 2020 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Over the COVID-19 Pandemic thus far, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue personnel have continued to test negative for the coronavirus despite being dispatched to multiple calls invo.... Read More

Meth Case Appealed by Defendent - Appeals Court Sides with Rutherford County

Jul 09, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

A man by the name of Jesus Alfonso Castillo who was indicted by a Rutherford County Grand Jury along with four co-defendants for conspiracy to sell over 300 grams of methamphe.... Read More

Launch of Rutherford County's First Rotational Atherectomy Program

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has announced the launch of Rutherford County's first rotational atherectomy program. Implemented by Dr. Hady Lichaa of Ascensi.... Read More

Jobless Claims Back on the Rise in TN

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

The TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development reports the largest jump in new jobless claims was set in 1982 with a record of 695,000 new claims. Now, Tennessee is with.... Read More

COVID-19 Continues in Tennessee - See Chart and Learn More

Jul 09, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Transmission of COVID-19 across Tennessee has accelerated in the past several weeks, and the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has correspondingly increased. Due to bot.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Announces 2020 Citizen of the Year

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:37 am by WGNS

Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s recipient.... Read More

Preventing injuries in new Murfreesboro runners / walkers

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:10 am by WGNS

WGNS’ Penny Ray recently talked to Fleet Feet Sports owner Krista Dugosh about the pain of a new runner or walker…Fleet Feet is located near the intersection of T.... Read More

Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County and throughout Tennessee

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:46 am by WGNS

Tennesseans are filing for unemployment in record numbers, yet a new report from the Sycamore Institute says the state’s unemployment benefits and related employer taxes.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies never know how they affect people’s lives when answering calls

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:14 am by WGNS

Deputy Quentin Snook was mourning the death of a close friend last year, who just lost his life by a heroin overdose.Dispatchers sent him to a call where he met to a young mot.... Read More

Tennessee has an 81.94% Save Rate for Shelter Pets

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:04 am by WGNS

Best Friends Animal Society has released its 2020 pet lifesaving findings, which gives a national overview of the number of dogs and cats that en.... Read More

Big Daddy Weave, Chris McClarney to Perform at World Outreach Church this Weekend

Jul 08, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

With weekly worship services continuing to be held outside to allow for better social distancing, World Outreach Church has lined up performances by guest musical ar.... Read More

Realtor David Estes talks about the market during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 08, 2020 at 08:41 am by Producer

WGNS' Scott Walker talkes to Realtor David Estes about the market as homes are selling very fast, people are buying and banks are lending despite the COVID-19 situation. .... Read More

MTSU honors 56 retiring employees for years of service to students, community

Jul 08, 2020 at 07:29 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU has recognized nearly 60 retiring employees at the end of the 2019-20 academic year, saluting their hundreds of combined years of se.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Donates $100K to Murfreesboro Charities

Jul 08, 2020 at 07:27 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Having just completed its merger with the Murfreesboro Electric Department, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced today $100,000 in donations to t.... Read More

Tennessee State Museum has Reopened

Jul 08, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee State Museum reopened to the public on July 1, 2020. The state museum is a place where you can experience Tennessee history, art, and culture from the state&rsqu.... Read More

Missing Person Report filed in Murfreesboro

Jul 07, 2020 at 07:05 pm by WGNS

A 24 year old Murfreesboro man has been listed as a missing person. Jace Markwez Tyson (5’7”/155lbs) was last seen at his place of employment on Hixson Blvd. in Le.... Read More

Leave A Legacy Event with Football Legend Eddie George Postponed to March 2021

Jul 07, 2020 at 12:14 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – In the wake of the Coronavirus Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) has decided to postpone the 5th Annual Leave A Legacy event fe.... Read More

Saint Thomas Offers New Way to Connect with Loved Ones in Hospital

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:34 am by WGNS

As hospitals around the globe fight to keep communities safe by tightening visitation policies, many patients have been unable to see their loved ones' faces for weeks or even.... Read More

Free Workshop on Building your Credit Score

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

A FREE workshop will be held twice this month that will help families and individuals wanting to establish or work on their credit score. The program will also help with money.... Read More

Man Accused of Killing his Father due in Rutherford County Court this August

Jul 07, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Tanner Lancaster, a man accused of killing his father in Rutherford County, will appear in court this coming August.  District Attorney Jennings Jones told WGNS NEWS&hell.... Read More