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Rutherford County Library UPDATE (with Audio)

Jul 19, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The local library system is updating listeners on the PHASE II branch reopening plans and funding help provided at the national level. This 16 minute production put together b.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Promotion to Assistant Director of OIT / New Human Resources Assistant Director

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced last week the promotion of two Rutherford County employees; Darin Moore to Assistant Director of the Office of Informat.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

Race Education Workshop to Be Held hosted by the Community Action Committee of Rutherford County and the Department of Justice

Jul 16, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

The Community Action Committee of Rutherford County, in coordination with the United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service, United States Attorney Office fo.... Read More

Unemployment Claims down by 3,400 in Tennessee

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:25 am by WGNS

The numbers for those filing unemployment in Tennessee continue to go up and down. According to the Labor and Workforce Development Department, at the close of this past week.... Read More

Man Jailed in Rutherford County indicted on murder charges in Nashville

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

A man jailed in Rutherford County in connection to a murder locally, has been indicted in a 2017 Nashville murder case.22 Year old Albert Mustapha has been charged with two co.... Read More

American Lung Association starts Initiative to better explain COVID-19 as a Lung Infection

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

As the country's trusted champion of lung health, the American Lung Association’s top priority is the public’s health and well-being.  As more and more states.... Read More

The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro Thanking Frontline Workers

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro is open and serving the community. Right now, they are showing their appreciation to frontline workers.Now through July 31st, frontline wo.... Read More

EDITORIAL: State can help families and veterans become homeowners during economic downturn

Jul 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Editorial By TN State Rep. Charlie Baum of Murfreesboro: Even in good economic times, finding affordable housing can be challenging.  Finding adequate housing is even mor.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

Appeal filed in Rutherford County Rape Case where Victim was Murdered 1 Week After her Testimony

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Appeals Court in Nashville will hear a Rutherford County case over a live internet stream this week.The case deals with an appeal that focuses on the admissibili.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools Seek Parent Input on Masks for the Upcoming School Year

Jul 14, 2020 at 07:28 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are asking parents for their input on students and staff wearing masks during the upcoming school year. On Tuesday (7/14/2020), parents received.... Read More

2020 Special Kids Banquet Nearing

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:05 am by WGNS

While the format of this year’s Special Kids Banquet may have changed, the non-profit says they look forward to hosting a night of great entertainment for families.... Read More

COLD CASE: 2016 Murder Suspect Still on the Run from Police

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Authorities are still searching for a 2016 murder suspect. With more, here is Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones…The suspect goes by the name Romulo Her.... Read More

AS OF MONDAY (7/13/2020): Facial Coverings Required in the Rutherford County Judicial Building

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A new rule now requires anyone entering the Rutherford County Judicial building to wear a face covering. This new rule is for everyone, regardless of if they have a court ap.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Vote Early

Jul 10, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Convicted of Murder in TX Twice facing Murder Charges in Murfreesboro, TN

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:42 am by WGNS

UPDATE: A March 31, 2019 murder case is progressing through the court system after a hearing this past June. 54-year old Martin Benito Montemayor is charged with the first deg.... Read More

Mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday for Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died ea.... 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

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