Rutherford County

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade 2023: Great Crowd, Tremendous Parade, Fun!

Dec 10, 2023 at 09:05 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The community showed-up for Murfreesboro’s 2023 Christmas Parade in record breaking numbers. An estimated 60,000 lined historic East Main Street and.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Ranked High Performing for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

Dec 08, 2023 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (December 8, 2023)- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a.... Read More

John Verge is one of Murfreesboro’s Oaklands longest-term residents

Dec 08, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1974, when John Verge was in first grade, his home burned down. The family, with nowhere to go, moved into public housing in Murfreesboro. Since then,.... Read More

Update on 2021 Murder Case: Trial Set for Suspects Charged in Murfreesboro Shooting

Dec 08, 2023 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In a significant development regarding the March 12, 2021 murder of 26-year-old Carlos Vazquez in Murfreesboro, there has been an update on the legal proc.... Read More

“There’s no playbook for this’: Smyrna High students embark on year-long filmmaking process

Dec 07, 2023 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - When Kyle Dietz had sophomores in his Audio Visual Production II class at Smyrna High recreate well-known scenes from movies last year, he was admittedly impresse.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Greenlights Butler Drive Realignment for Buc-ee’s Convenience Store Project

Dec 07, 2023 at 09:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In a determining move on Thursday night, the Murfreesboro City Council granted approval for the construction agreement with Moody Excavating, LLC, m.... Read More

OPINION: The Impending Battle Over Universal Vouchers

Dec 07, 2023 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

Opinion Submission: The debate over universal school vouchers at the Tennessee General Assembly will be a battle. Voucher supporters enjoy the home-field advantage and th.... Read More

High Bills Burden Murfreesboro Area Residents

Dec 07, 2023 at 12:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Residents in Murfreesboro, Tennessee face a hefty financial burden as recent data from doxoINSIGHTS reveals that their annual bills surpass the national ave.... Read More

Toot's Restaurants and Rutherford County School Resource Officers Join Forces for Successful Fundraiser

Dec 07, 2023 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In a heartwarming collaboration, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office partnered with Toot's Restaurants to raise an impressive $17,000 for the She.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Case Involving the Death of Javarius "Vari" Malone Ends with Guilty Pleas

Dec 07, 2023 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Cellphone and GPS data, along with other investigative tools helped Murfreesboro Detective Cody Thomas narrow down the names of those who may have been ti.... Read More

MTSU president reports positive freshmen, transfer application numbers to trustees

Dec 07, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is seeing year-over-year increases in applications from first-time freshmen and transfers as of Dec. 1. Presiden.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Configuring Your Business to Best Prevent Crime

Dec 06, 2023 at 09:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As heard in previous newscast, thefts are up this time of year and it's important to do everything you can to take preventative steps in ensuring you're n.... Read More

Rutherford County Delegation to Host Funding Forum

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Tennessee General Assembly Rutherford County Delegation is set to host the Roadmap to Rutherford County Funding Forum on Monday, Decemb.... Read More

3 Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies Earn Tennessee Highway Safety Office Awards

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Three Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned awards Wednesday from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Middle Tennessee Region. Cpl.... Read More

Denied Appeal Follows Rutherford County Jury Conviction in Cocaine Case

Dec 05, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - In a recent development, Murfreesboro resident Webster Malone who was convicted by a Rutherford County jury on two counts of selling less than 0.5 grams.... Read More

Applications Now Open for Discovery School in Murfreesboro

Dec 05, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Parents seeking an academically accelerated environment for their high-achieving and gifted children are invited to apply to the Discovery School in Murfr.... Read More

Local Volunteers Spread Joy Worldwide Through Operation Christmas Child

Dec 05, 2023 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a heartwarming celebration of generosity and goodwill, area volunteers are rejoicing as tens of thousands of gift-filled shoeboxes are collected fo.... Read More

ATHENA Season has begun! Nomination deadline is December 8th

Dec 05, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford Cable is seeking nominations for the 2024 Rutherford ATHENA International Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The ATHENA Award, named.... Read More

Thriving Christmas Shopping Amidst Retail Trends in Rutherford County, TN

Dec 04, 2023 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As the holiday season unfolds, Rutherford County stands out as a bustling hub for Christmas shopping, defying broader trends of declining brick-and-m.... Read More

Detectives Seek Assistance in Identifying Persons of Interest in Murfreesboro Theft Cases

Dec 04, 2023 at 10:53 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department are actively seeking the public's help in identifying four persons of interest related to a series of the.... Read More