Rutherford County

Blackman academy sophomores gain insight from many MTSU sources

Mar 21, 2022 at 07:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Already an entrepreneur at age 16, Gary Willis has his sights set on a business career. The Murfreesboro resident and Blackman High.... Read More

Attempted Shoplifting Case ends with Reported Assault

Mar 21, 2022 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

A subject who evidently went shopping at Uncle Sandy’s Truck Stop on South Church Street in Murfreesboro is now wanted by the long arm of the law. Apparently, the custom.... Read More

ARTS: Jason Lee McKinney Band Album "One Last Thing" Release & Carpe Studio Fundraiser April 9th in Smyrna, TN

Mar 21, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Nashville-based Jason Lee McKinney Band playing songs from the album One Last Thing “LIVE” for the first time will be in Smyrna on April 9th (from 7PM to 9PM) for.... Read More

Jefferson Pike (State Route 266) Roadwork Continues this week in Smyrna area

Mar 21, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Motorist should use caution on Jefferson Pike this week in the Smyrna area as road work continues.The contractor working with the state on the Jefferson Pike bridge over the S.... Read More

POLITICS: Frances Rosales Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Board of Education

Mar 21, 2022 at 09:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN. — Frances Rosales, a community volunteer and parent living in Rutherford County, has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Rutherford County School.... Read More

The Heritage Center Hosts Free Public Lecture with MTSU alumnus and historian Leigh Ann Gardner

Mar 21, 2022 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN: The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County invites the public to join us on Thursday, March 31st, at 6 p.m. for a presentation and Q&A wit.... Read More

Gas Prices this week in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee (March 21, 2022)

Mar 21, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Murfreesboro Caregiver Indicted In Patient Abuse Case

Mar 19, 2022 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) According to the TBI, a Murfreesboro man faces a felony charge, after being accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult in his care.On March 9, 2021, aft.... Read More

U.S. Precision Medicine Research Program Releases Genomic Data

Mar 18, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Earlier this month the All of Us Research Program released an initial large batch of genomic data on its cloud-based research platform, the Researcher Workbench, including who.... Read More

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UPDATE: I-24 Open, Tanker Crash, Major Fuel Spill, No Serious Injuries, Road Repaired

Mar 17, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Click above photo to see multiple pictures - Interstate 24 had to be shut down on Thursday morning, due to an accident involving a semi-truck overturning&nbs.... Read More

Brewer announces candidacy for Town of Smyrna Court Clerk

Mar 17, 2022 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Longtime Smyrna resident, Lisa Brewer, is formally announcing her candidacy for Town of Smyrna Court Clerk. Having spent the past 27 years as an employe.... Read More

Plans Remain on Go for Daylighting of Town Creek in Murfreesboro

Mar 17, 2022 at 10:12 am by WGNS

Plans are still on “GO” to “Daylight” Town Creek in the downtown Murfreesboro area.Well over 50-years ago, the small waterway was channeled into underg.... Read More

The Rutherford County landowners can receive free bare-root tree seedlings

Mar 17, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners.If the weather is nice, they will set up outside the U.... Read More

AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' for St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 17, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, provi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Pediatrics Presents 3rd Annual Storybook Breakfast Fundraiser with Your Local United Way

Mar 16, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - MMC Pediatrics presents the Third Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. Rutherford County’s youngest residents will have the chance.... Read More

Training future deputies in Rutherford County

Mar 15, 2022 at 03:43 pm by WGNS

Training future deputies is one of the goals that the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office has with a special program geared towards teens and young adults. Youths ages 14 to.... Read More

New bill would increase punishment for assaulting a first responder in Tennessee

Mar 15, 2022 at 02:54 pm by WGNS

A bill strengthening the punishment for assaulting a first responder is advancing in Tennessee. House Bill 2247 expands the offenses of assault and aggravated assault agains.... Read More

Topic for Tuesday's WGNS Podcast: The Rutherford County Library System and an Upcoming Fundraiser for a New Bookmobile

Mar 15, 2022 at 09:14 am by Producer

Today on the Action Line, WGNS’ Scott Walker spoke with Rutherford County Library Director Rita Shacklett and Mark Crocker with the RCLS Foundation. Crocker told WGNS ab.... Read More

Canned food items in exchange for overdue book fines in Rutherford County

Mar 14, 2022 at 05:28 pm by WGNS

For those who have been unable to utilize their library card due to overdue books in recent months or even years in some cases, will have the opportunity to wipe those fines.... Read More

More methamphetamine and fentanyl off the street in Middle Tennessee

Mar 14, 2022 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

Meth appears to be on the upswing again, but authorities throughout Middle Tennessee have been able to slow the problem of drug dealers being able to distribute their.... Read More