Tennessee

New Scam Targeting Senior Citizens in Middle Tennessee

Jun 14, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

A new scam is churning in Middle Tennessee, most recently targeting senior citizens in Hendersonville.Two Miami men were charged after they allegedly scammed two senior citize.... Read More

National Security and Publications that Change Government Policy

Jun 14, 2021 at 11:29 am by WGNS

News stories that change laws and publications that damage national security. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…

Thousands of Jobs Available NOW in Rutherford County

Jun 14, 2021 at 11:13 am by WGNS

The job market is booming right now in Rutherford County. From government jobs to the private sector, there is a long list of places hiring new employees.One of the many job o.... Read More

MONDAY: Gas Prices This Week in Tennessee

Jun 14, 2021 at 09:26 am by WGNS

GasBuddy Prices of Area Gas Stations in Rutherford County:• Walmart at 1157 Fortress Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN: $2.73/gal• Exxon at 2020 S Church St, Murfreesboro,.... Read More

Former Winchester Police Officer Indicted on SIX Counts of Rape

Jun 14, 2021 at 07:35 am by WGNS

About 50-miles down the road from Murfreesboro in the quiet town of Winchester, Tennessee, a former police officer has been arrested on multiple rape charges.Former Winchester.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Killed in Nashville Accident - One Man Arrested

Jun 11, 2021 at 01:11 pm by WGNS

47-Year-old Jarvis Pierce is charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication for Thursday’s single-vehicle crash on Old Hickory Boulevard in South Nashville that killed.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross Honors Volunteers

Jun 11, 2021 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

The Heart of Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross is HOT right now with positive volunteers making a difference in the Rutherford County Community and beyond. The Ameri.... Read More

REPORT: Typical Plumber in Tennessee Earns $46,660 Annually - How Does That Stack Up Nationally?

Jun 11, 2021 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

While 2020 was a year that many industries would soon like to forget, plumbers’ popularity hit all-time highs.According to Google search trends, searches for local plu.... Read More

Suspect in Alleged Shoplifting Case has Reportedly Been Identified

Jun 11, 2021 at 11:47 am by WGNS

A community “Be on the lookout” that was released after a May shoplifting incident has been canceled.Murfreesboro Police now believe they know the identity of a.... Read More

MTSU One of the First in the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

Jun 11, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee State University was one of the first colleges to sign up for the “COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.” Colleges are encouraged to engage st.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville Superspeedway to Re-Open with NASCAR Series on Father's Day Weekend

Jun 11, 2021 at 10:20 am by WGNS

The grand re-opening of the Nashville Superspeedway will soon take place.For the most part, the Superspeedway is located just over the Rutherford County line in neighboring Wi.... Read More

CASE CLOSED: Missing Person Report Filed in Murfreesboro

Jun 11, 2021 at 09:12 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro Police told WGNS that Frank Maurice Washington was reported as missing by a family member on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The family report.... Read More

Over 1,000 Rutherford County School Students Participating in Credit Recovery - Summer School Programs

Jun 11, 2021 at 08:57 am by WGNS

The 2020-2021 school year was not ideal for anyone. For some students, it proved to be problematic. Jakob Salas was one of those students.A senior at Smyrna High School,.... Read More

State Plans Training for Program that Benefits Employers and Workers

Jun 10, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will offer a free online training program beginning in July to help employers develop or enhance the skills and knowl.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry, Hywater Strategies Team to Offer SHARE Rutherford

Jun 10, 2021 at 09:11 am by WGNS

Representative Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) has partnered with Hywater Strategies to offer SHARE Rutherford, a program designed to share and highlight the voices of Ruther.... Read More

Approved: MTSU Board of Trustees Gives Greenlight to a 1.78% Tuition Increase for 2021-22

Jun 09, 2021 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday raised tuition and fees by 1.78% for the 2021-22 academic year —.... Read More

UPDATE: Local Resident to Face Two Rape Charges and One Aggravated Rape Charge Next Month

Jun 09, 2021 at 06:53 pm by WGNS

39-Year old Smyrna, TN resident Ilaz Neziri is scheduled to be in court next month to face two counts of rape and one count of aggravated rape.Neziri was arrested under a seal.... Read More

Hemp License Renewal Time for Tennessee Growers

Jun 09, 2021 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

Attention all HEMP GROWERS in Tennessee... It is now time to renew your license to continue growing hemp. Industrial hemp growers in Tennessee are required to renew their lice.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Announces Recreation Grant for City of LaVergne

Jun 09, 2021 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced on Wednesday a $161,501 parks and recreation grant for the City of LaVergne for a new neighborho.... Read More

Meet the Poodle Bringing Joy to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Patients

Jun 08, 2021 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

An innovative pet therapy program launched last week at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford with Magnolia Grace, a sweet three-year-old poodle nicknamed Maggie. &n.... Read More