Rutherford County News

UPDATE: Car Vs. Motorcycle Accident on Wednesday Evening in Murfreesboro

Apr 21, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS

All lanes of Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro between MTCS Drive and Heritage Park Drive reopened to motorist around 9:30 Wednesday night, after police wrapped up their inve.... Read More

TCAP Testing Throughout Tennessee is Taking Place Now

Apr 21, 2022 at 09:11 am by WGNS

With one of the longest running summative assessment programs in the country, Tennessee’s 2021-22 Spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing window.... Read More

Serious Motorcycle vs Auto Crash on Memorial Blvd.

Apr 20, 2022 at 09:51 pm by WGNS

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE: https://www.wgnsradio.com/index.php/article/74441/update-car-vs-motorcycle-accident-on-wednesday-evening-in-murfreesboro Previous: At 9:30 Wednes.... Read More

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Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Applications Open May 2 – June 3

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN –Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) will open Homeownership Applications May 2 through June 3 and encourages families and individu.... Read More

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Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges; ready to fly into real world

Apr 20, 2022 at 07:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a T.... Read More

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Kittens saved in residential fire on Franklin Road (HWY 96) in Rutherford County on Wednesday

Apr 20, 2022 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

Several kittens were rescued from an outbuilding on Wednesday (04/20/22) when a structure and a nearby vehicle caught fire. The blaze took place at a home on Franklin Road (HW.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office: About $250,000 worth of drugs seized

Apr 20, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Seven pounds of heroin, two pounds of suspected fentanyl and about eight pounds of methamphetamine worth $250,000 were seized after multiple search warrants were served Monday.... Read More

Police urging residents not to engage with criminals after car burglars and homeowner exchanged gunfire

Apr 20, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Police Department is urging residents not to confront car burglars after a homeowner exchanged gunfire with two people attempting t.... Read More

Nightly home routines / bedtimes and morning routines are all important for kids as end of the school year testing is conducted

Apr 20, 2022 at 02:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro City School students have the undertaking of tests this week and will continue the testing process next week as well (April 18 – April 29, 2022). Teachers i.... Read More

$9,000 in Fraudulent Credit Card Spending hit two stores in Rutherford County

Apr 20, 2022 at 10:28 am by WGNS

Authorities report the fraudulent use of a credit card case is under investigation, after an unknown subject went on a spending spree in LaVergne and Smyrna.An unknown culprit.... Read More

LaVergne Police Department Hosts Inaugural ‘Cops and Bobbers’ Fishing Event

Apr 19, 2022 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Police Department is excited to host its inaugural ‘Cops and Bobbers’ fishing event on Saturday, April 23.The bank fishing event w.... Read More

MTSU’s economics Ph.D. program earns first U.S. News and World Report ranking

Apr 19, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s economics graduate program within the Jennings A. Jones College of Business has made the U.S. News and World Report ranking of to.... Read More

Free Comic Books and Fun Activities on May 7th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

For comic book lovers both young and old, a FREE comic book giveaway will take place at all Rutherford County Library branch locations on May 7th, which happens to be the day.... Read More

Annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter to Honor WGNS' Bart Walker on May 10th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

Business and community leaders will come together for the annual Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Heroes Breakfast this May. The event allows local American Red Cross volu.... Read More

The Positive Aging Conference will be held in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

For those who are 60-plus, you likely don’t feel like someone you once labeled as elderly. Most seniors are much more active today, when compared to years past.An upcomi.... Read More

Local Library Branches are Thriving in Today's Tech Days

Apr 18, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

Branches of the local library system are often visited online, not just in person. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County Library System, said that local libraries in place.... Read More

MTSU Daniels Center receives $10K donation from Nashville Airport Authority

Apr 18, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Doug Kreulen’s heart and compassion for veterans led to a $10,000 donation for the Charl.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Debating and Staying Informed – How not to Stagnate Opinion

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

Talking about problems and solving them - With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss… Verbatim: "Don't confuse me with fa.... Read More

Buyer Beware: ATV Stolen - Make sure you are not spending good money on a HOT ride

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:37 pm by WGNS

Middle Tenn. — If you’re in the market for an ATV or UTV, make sure you don’t buy one that is stolen. The nearby Coffee County Sheriff’s Departmen.... Read More

Violations during Increased Patrol on Good Friday along South Church Street (Shelbyville Hwy)

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On Good Friday (04/15/22), the Rutherford Co. Traffic Safety Task Force spent a good part of their day on South Church Street, whic.... Read More