Gas Prices This Week in Rutherford County are Averaging $2.73 Per Gallon

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... 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

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

Community Generosity Warms Hearts as Barnabas Vision Continues Winter Coat Giveaway

Dec 04, 2023 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - In a heartwarming display of community support, local residents rallied together to donate coats to Barnabas Vision, a non-profit organization commi.... Read More

Undercover TBI Operation Focused on Suspects Wanting to Engage in Commercial Sex Acts with Minors Nets 2 From Rutherford County Being Arrested in Williamson County

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, the Spring Hill.... Read More

Motorcyclist Killed In LaVergne Couchville Pike Crash - Driver Cited

Nov 20, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

LAVERGNE, TN - A motorcyclist has died following a wreck this past Thursday evening around 7 p.m. in LaVergne, TN. The crash that involved a Chevrolet pickup truck.... Read More

New Rutherford County Judge Originally Saw Himself Working in Agriculture

Nov 20, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The new judge for the seat that was vacated by long time Rutherford and Cannon County Circuit Court Civil Judge J. Mark Rogers has been decided.... Read More

Counseling for People of Color After COVID-19

Nov 20, 2023 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mental health within communities of color are being highlighted in a recently approved grant for two Middle Tennessee State University profe.... Read More

The Blessing Boxes are Filling the Need by Feeding the Hungry

Nov 17, 2023 at 12:25 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A group of Good Samaritan's have quietly worked behind the scenes for several years to provide food to those in need through what are called &l.... Read More

Hear How One Murfreesboro Resident Battled Her Weight Head-On

Nov 16, 2023 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Obesity has been an ongoing battle throughout the south and Rutherford County is no exception. Medical experts tell us a healthy Body Mass Index (B.... Read More

Coat Drive and Free Coat Giveaway Nearing - Plus, an Opportunity to Sponsor a Local Child This Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A coat drive is now underway at Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. The local non-profit has spearheaded this drive since their inception and has.... Read More

Understanding Bariatric Surgery and How One Local Resident Overcame Her Weight Struggle

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

Today on WGNS, we tackled issues with weight - this includes weight gain, weight loss and what to do if you're facing an extreme problem with obesity.  Our guest on the.... Read More

AAA: 2.4% More Tennesseans Expected to Travel Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 13, 2023 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - AAA projects more than 1.3 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s forecast is the secon.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Gas Prices are Under $3 and Diesel is Slightly Over $4

Nov 13, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

UNSOLVED: 2009 Murfreesboro Cold Case - The Murder of Anthony Davis

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Like many cold cases involving murder, there is often one missing piece of the puzzle that has yet to be found. One of those cold cases involves the death o.... Read More

More Scam Alerts to Bring Listeners Up-to-Date On

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

As we approach the holidays, you can expect to hear more and more about scams. While WGNS typically highlights scams in Rutherford County, this story is too close to home to.... Read More

Flu Season Starting Late but Expected to Increase for the Holidays

Nov 07, 2023 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Flu season is ramping up, and it’s important for everyone, especially health care professionals, to not only get the flu vaccine but also educa.... Read More

Murfreesboro is One of the Twenty Fastest Growing Cities in the United States

Nov 07, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro is ranked as one of the top 20 fastest growing cities in the United States. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan... Growth patterns show.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Nov 06, 2023 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Last week, Tennesseans saw about a 7-cent rise in gas prices. This week, GasBuddy reports the Volunteer State has seen an 8.2 cents fall in the price.... Read More