Rutherford County

Walmart Theft Under Investigation by Murfreesboro Police

Mar 01, 2023 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

In Rutherford County,  Murfreesboro Police are asking, "Do you know this person?" Evidently,  MPD Detectives would like to speak to her as a person of interest in a.... Read More

French Fry Assault Incident in Murfreesboro - Woman has yet to be questioned

Feb 28, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

WANTED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Detectives are trying to find a person of interest in an assault case.  The so-called assault unfolded when an unidentified w.... Read More

AAA Urges Tennessee Legislature to Maintain Current Helmet Law

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

AAA – The Auto Club Group strongly opposes a legislative proposal that would substantially weaken Tennessee’s motorcycle helmet law, and therefore increase the num.... Read More

MTSU, Honors College celebrate high school scholars with special events

Feb 28, 2023 at 05:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From new and prospective Middle Tennessee State University students answering U.S. presidents’ quiz questions t.... Read More

Choice Lanes Continue to be an Idea for Commuters Between Murfreesboro and Nashville

Feb 28, 2023 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Traffic continues to be a concern in the growing area of Middle Tennessee, but more specifically in Rutherford County. To better handle traffic congestion, the idea of buildin.... Read More

Rutherford County Government Employees and Private Sector Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity

Feb 28, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Government has received donations totaling nearly $17,000 to pack and distribute meals to families facing food insecurity. Accor.... Read More

Earth Day on Murfreesboro Square April 22nd - Submit Earth Day Posters Now

Feb 28, 2023 at 03:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Earth Day is around the corner for Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee Electric’s Amy Byers told WGNS News… The Earth Da.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Announces Red, White, and Bayou Co-Chairs for the Traditionally Cajun-Inspired Signature Event

Feb 28, 2023 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is gearing up for its annual signature fundraising event, Red, White, and Bayou. This year’s eve.... Read More

Support the Child Advocacy Center at the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children!

Feb 27, 2023 at 07:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – “Calling all sponsors!” announced Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. “Help us celebrate National Child Abus.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are on the Low End

Feb 27, 2023 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

Ram's Winter Blast Road Report

Feb 25, 2023 at 05:53 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) It's still fall, and Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his computers to let motorists know of areas to avoid betw.... Read More

Listen to Saturday's Death Notices: WGNS Posts the Daily Obituaries for Rutherford County

Feb 25, 2023 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at the death notices for Saturday, February 25, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Prayers from a Father and a Son who Achieves Sobriety

Feb 24, 2023 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Parent Joe Kincaid vividly remembers crying and praying for his son, Sam, who used drugs and dealt illegal drugs to support his habit in December 2018..... Read More

Murfreesboro Announces Staff Changes in Development Services Division

Feb 24, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Staff changes in the Development Services Division follow the appointment of Sam Huddleston as Assistant City Manager for Engineering and Econ.... Read More

Alleged Cat Theft Reported in the 'Boro

Feb 24, 2023 at 06:44 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Here’s a story you don’t hear everyday… live animal shoplifting. A man and a woman entered PetSmart on Old Fort Parkway near the Home Dep.... Read More

Riverdale High School Senior Honors Sibling Who Battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Won

Feb 23, 2023 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In Murfreesboro, a local high school senior is making a difference in the fight to find a cure for Leukemia, while raising awareness of the disease and.... Read More
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No Serious Injuries in Vehicle Rollover Accident on Thursday Afternoon in Murfreesboro

Feb 23, 2023 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police responded to a multi-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon that involved an overturned SUV. The wreck was near the intersection of Sout.... Read More

New Bill Focuses on Gender Dysphoria Treatment, Hormone Treatment for Minors in Tennessee

Feb 23, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee - The ACLU fears a newly proposed law could hurt transgender youth who are under the age of 18 in Tennessee.   On Thursday, the Tennessee Senate passed Se.... Read More

New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Rates of Uninsured Children in Tennessee Decreased to Pre-pandemic Levels, but Worries Remain

Feb 22, 2023 at 06:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the rate of Tennessee uninsured children more than doubled as the state experienced the highest spike in unemployment since the Great Dep.... Read More