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Gas Prices on the Upswing in Rutherford County

Oct 11, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

While banks were closed for Columbus Day on Monday throughout Rutherford County, gas pumps were open and area residents did not enjoy the uptick in prices to start the week of.... Read More

THIS PAST WEEKEND: Uncle Dave Macon Days at The Fountains: A Fresh Start

Oct 10, 2022 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) Something beautiful happened in the ‘Boro’ at Uncle Dave Macon Days at “The Fountains”, October 7th and 8th.  A new kin.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Murder Suspect Accused of Killing Neighbor to Appear in Court Next Month

Oct 10, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update regarding a murder investigation that is under the direction of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. According to.... Read More

Authorities Make Arrest in Shelbyville Murder

Oct 10, 2022 at 04:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

(SHELBYVILLE,  Tenn.) Just 15 to 20-minutes down Highway 231 South in Shelbyville, a month long murder investigation has come to a close with the arrest of a Davidson Cou.... Read More

Secret Documents and Releasing De-Classified Information - That May Still Be Classified... With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 10, 2022 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

Secrets are just that… secret. But, what if the secret deals with the U.S. Government and one agency releases documents they say are no longer classified, while another.... Read More

Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning October 15th

Oct 10, 2022 at 01:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County- In observance of National Fire Prevention Week October 9th – 15th, 2022 the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry reminds c.... Read More

White supremacists intended Confederate memorials to shape future generations,' UNC historian tells MTSU audience

Oct 10, 2022 at 12:38 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The people who built monuments, renamed streets and created a children’s campaign to tout the “Lost Cause” of the Confederacy hav.... Read More

Tomorrow Is The Last Day To Register To Vote For The November 8th Election

Oct 10, 2022 at 11:32 am by WGNS Radio News

Tomorrow is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the Nov. 8 Election To cast a ballot in the November 8th State and Federal General Election, Tennesseans must register to vot.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Holds Mock Chemical Spill Drill

Oct 10, 2022 at 11:21 am by WGNS Radio News

A mock drill involving a chemical leak in the Central Magnet School cafeteria prompted the school to evacuate students to the soccer field Tuesday.   Principal Dr. John.... Read More

Murfreesboro Airport hosts STEAM Festival event Oct. 22

Oct 10, 2022 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is proud to announce participation in the Discovery Center’s Sixth annual TN STEAM Festival, Oct. 14-.... Read More

Local Event for Area Youth to be held on October 22nd in Smyrna

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

A nonprofit outreach ministry that serves Rutherford County will host a community event entitled, “The Annual Soldiers 4 Christ Youth Explosion.” Nikita Martin sta.... Read More

13 of 45 Pedestrian Involved Accidents Resulted in Death Between January 1, 2020 and October 6, 2022

Oct 07, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Most people are pedestrians whether they walk or bicycle. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently highlighted a national report that.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Ban on Open Burning Effective 10/07/2022

Oct 07, 2022 at 05:46 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County - TN (October 7, 2022) Fire Marshals from Rutherford County Fire & Rescue and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department have issued a ban on open burning.... Read More

6th Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival brings science to life

Oct 07, 2022 at 03:50 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the 6th annual Tennessee ST.... Read More

Tennessee Launches 2nd Annual Let’s Talk Month Campaign

Oct 07, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

In October, the Tennessee Department of Health will recognize Let’s Talk month, a nationwide awareness campaign that encourages caregivers and trusted adults to have car.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Responds to Litigation from City - Filing Two Motions to Dismiss Lawsuit

Oct 07, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Shortly after the City of Murfreesboro moved forward with a federal lawsuit against the operators of the Middle Point Landfill, the operators of the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Gearing Up for Annual Christmas "Shop with a Cop"

Oct 07, 2022 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

We are only a few months away from the “Shop with a Cop” Christmas program and the Murfreesboro Police Department reports they are in need of some major help&helli.... Read More

MTSU’s College of Education Inaugural teacher appreciation party

Oct 06, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — When the MTSU College of Education committee that partners with local school districts brainstormed with Rutherfor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Alleged Fraud Case at Local Walmart Store

Oct 06, 2022 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Community members are asked to be on the lookout for two men who are ‘Persons of Interest in a case that involves a fraudulent ‘rewards card&rsq.... Read More

Faith & Blue vigil to be held Monday evening

Oct 06, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS Radio News

Residents are encouraged to make schools and communities safer during a vigil with sheriff’s deputies and LifePoint Church members on Monday. The event will be at 6 p.m.... Read More