Rutherford County

Politics: Mike Sparks seeks re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives

Oct 31, 2022 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. – State Representative Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives 49th District. “My family and I a.... Read More

Pen Pal Author Abby Rosser Will Speak at Linebaugh Library November 10

Oct 31, 2022 at 04:58 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Author Abby Rosser is the featured author for the Friends of Linebaugh Library Pen Pal program which has brought authors or children’s and youth li.... Read More

Residents can report speeding, traffic concerns online to Murfreesboro Police

Oct 31, 2022 at 01:12 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has launched a new webpage that assists residents in reporting reoccurring traffic issues such as speeding, failing.... Read More

Arrest Made After Sunday Auto Accident on I-840 Near Rutherford / Williamson County Line

Oct 31, 2022 at 12:47 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD / WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN) There was a serious auto accident near the Rutherford / Williamson County line around 5:45 Sunday evening on I-840. The wreck highlights t.... Read More

Solid Waste SmartTrucks use Routeware software to track service in Murfreesboro

Oct 27, 2022 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department has innovative technology to help meet growing demands in the waste industry. “We start.... Read More

States whose residents have the most disposable income - Where does Tennessee Rank?

Oct 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

(Tennessee) Researchers calculated each state’s per capita disposable income in 2021, adjusted for cost-of-living differences, and ranked them accordingly. The analysis.... Read More

Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Reminds Consumers that Open Enrollment Begins November 1, 2022

Oct 27, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds Tennesseans to review and update their health insurance coverage on th.... Read More

UPDATE: Drug Take Back Events in Rutherford County on Saturday

Oct 27, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - (Rutherford County, Tenn.) Several Drug Take Back events will occur this weekend, one of which will be in La Vergne. There, the La Vergne Police Department announced.... Read More

Halloween Safety Tips from the La Vergne Police Department

Oct 26, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) There will be extra officers out on patrol in La Vergne on Halloween night to make sure everyone has a safe evening. The City does not regulate Halloween ac.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Linemen Have Strong Showing at International Lineman's Rodeo

Oct 26, 2022 at 05:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

Several Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) linemen took home awards at the 38th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo held October 12th-15th in Overland Park.... Read More

Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday

Oct 25, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Sheriff’s deputies are teaming up with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and community groups to dispose of unused and expired presc.... Read More

326 Driving and Drug-related Offenses in Rutherford County as Officers focus on Aggressive Driving

Oct 25, 2022 at 12:36 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE - (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Forty-six drivers were cited for using cell phones and 110 for speeding during “Operation Fall Brakes” this past Wednesday on I.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Parks Continue Planning of Proposed Skatepark

Oct 25, 2022 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

Plans for the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Department to build a Skatepark are moving forward… That was parks director Nate Williams. A public input meeting was hel.... Read More

Beware of Ongoing Scams in Rutherford County and in Middle Tennessee

Oct 25, 2022 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) The scam involving a caller telling area residents they missed a court date continues in Rutherford and Bedford Counties. In recent incidents that.... Read More

Suspect Charged in Wife's Murder Scheduled to Appear in Court Next Month in Rutherford County

Oct 25, 2022 at 07:05 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.)  A man accused of killing his wife on September 27th of last year will appear in court this November for a preliminary hearing. Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $34,500 to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee

Oct 25, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) - Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has recently made a donation of $34,500 to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Safety Task Force Trunk and Treat postponed to Thursday because of weather

Oct 24, 2022 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

Firefighters, paramedics and police officers heroes will delight trick or treaters during the Halloween Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task F.... Read More

Suspect charged with public indecency in Walter Hill Investigation

Oct 24, 2022 at 08:22 pm by WGNS News

(Walter Hill Community) The man who was accused of exposing himself to two girls in the Walter Hill area of Rutherford County has been arrested. According to the Rutherford Co.... Read More
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Recent Walk 4 Water in Smyrna Raised Funds to Build Up To 8 Clean Water Wells in Third World Areas

Oct 24, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) Rain didn’t curb the enthusiasm of over 1,000 people who showed up for the first of what could become an annual event. The inaugural Walk 4 Water held in Sm.... Read More

BUSINESS: Liberty’s Station to Hold Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting November 1

Oct 24, 2022 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Liberty’s Station, the new social enterprise of Amelia’s Closet in Murfreesboro, will have its grand opening celebration on Tuesday, Novem.... Read More