Child Sex Abuse Victims and Their Family Can Have an Even Harder Time around and After the Holidays

Dec 26, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Child Sexual Abuse has a lasting impact on a child’s well-being into adulthood, which is why it is important to help victims receive the proper h.... Read More

MTSU Plays a Large Role in Helping Rutherford County Grow and Plan for More Growth in a Positive Manner

Dec 26, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County continues to be a major stakeholder in the region and is moving towards the position of the number 4-largest county in the state&hell.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Sheriff Fitzhugh urges caution with winter weather

Dec 23, 2022 at 09:23 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Frigid wind chills, low temperatures and possibly icy road conditions face Rutherford Countians now through Sunday. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh is asking res.... Read More

MTE reminds members to prepare for extreme cold weather

Dec 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) With the dangerously cold temperatures arriving Thursday night and remaining for several days, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages members to be.... Read More

City of La Vergne Prepares for Winter Storm

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) La Vergne public works crews are preparing for a wintery mix expected to come in later this afternoon. Meteorologists are calling for heavy rain Thursday a.... Read More

Keep your Water Pipes from Freezing - Use Caution in Extreme Cold Weather throughout Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

The National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory that impacts Rutherford and surrounding counties highlights temperatures dropping into the single digits and warns of gust.... Read More

Local Library, League of Women Voters Host Community Book Discussion

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion on Tuesday evening,.... Read More

MTSU ginseng institute anticipates 2023 growth after successful year, workshop

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Following a solid year in 2022 that included an outstanding fall workshop, the Middle Tennessee State University International Ginseng In.... Read More

New Missing / Lost Cellphone "Pinging" Scam Hitting Our Area

Dec 19, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

(Nolensville, TN) In nearby Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Rutherford County, police have been warning residents about a person going door-to-door in an attempt to in.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting and More during the Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2022 at 08:50 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The holiday season is giving way to a number of crimes, with some of the most common cases worked by Murfreesboro Police being shoplifting, vehicle break-in.... Read More

Holiday Scams Hitting Rutherford County

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Christmas is only days away, but the holiday spirit has yet to hit criminals. James Price of the Better Business Bureau highlighted how the internet is.... Read More

The flu has not impacted Rutherford County Schools as hard as expected during midterm testing this week

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:13 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) It’s been an important week for high schoolers throughout Rutherford County as students wrap up the semester with midterm exams. While Tennessee.... Read More

A Growing Community Equals Growing Number of Teens Experimenting with Drugs through Vaping

Dec 15, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Protecting the safety of school students is a top priority for school administrators and as the number of Rutherford County Schools grow, so do the num.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

Rutherford County Man has been Missing for Over a Month

Dec 08, 2022 at 08:08 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Police Department is in hopes of the public helping them locate a man who has been missing for several months. Ronnie Junior Yewell was repor.... Read More

Senior Flair, the FREE Senior Health Fair THIS Thursday

Dec 06, 2022 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A special senior health fair called Senior Flair will be held for area seniors on Thursday afternoon. The FREE event will be at St. Marks United Methodist C.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Members Share $5-Million End-of-Year Payment

Dec 06, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union, with more than 10-branch locations in the Rutherford County area, is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee. The Tullahoma based company a.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry highlights education report cards

Dec 05, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In an effort to help local families and community members better understand state report card results for Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro Ci.... Read More

MTSU readies for fall 2022 commencement Dec. 10, day before Murphy Center’s 50th anniversary

Dec 05, 2022 at 06:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly 1,700 Middle Tennessee State University graduates will make a little history Saturday, Dec. 10, when the final .... Read More

Riverdale High School promotes wrestling with special in-school event

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) This week, the Warriors of Riverdale High School faced off against the Raiders of Spring Hill during a special in-school match. “Our goal of the.... Read More