United Way Receives Over $1.6M Through the Families First Community Grant for the Launch Point Program

Jul 17, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties received over $1.6M through the Families First Community Grant for the Launch Point program. The Tennesse.... Read More

Smyrna Police Want To Talk With Him

Jul 15, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The Smyrna Police want to talk with the driver of a truck pictured on video at Thornton's Gas Station on East Sam Ridley Blvd.  Sgt. Clete Elstran said.... Read More

Middle School Summit Offers New Skills, Connection

Jul 13, 2023 at 01:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As students prepare themselves for the inevitable end of summer, Jasmine Straughter, a STEM teacher at Rockvale Middle School, is coding robots as part.... Read More

How Much do Households in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne Spend Monthly?

Jul 12, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

The new doxo's report titled, U.S. Cable & Internet Market Size and Household Spending Report 2023, shows household bills in Murfreesboro are $1,708 higher annually than t.... Read More

Two Local Authors to Visit Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro for Book Signing Events

Jul 11, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is hosting two upcoming local author events that will feature book signings. On Saturday, July 29th, area author Violine Vilbert.... Read More

Elementary Summer Summit Provides Professional Development Opportunity

Jul 10, 2023 at 01:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools kickstarted its professional development opportunities for the 2023-24 school year with this year’s Elementary Summer S.... Read More

Do You Recognize Him? Call Smyrna Police!

Jul 08, 2023 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, police are asking for the public's assistance identifying a man who was captured on a surveillance camera (see picture above this article). According.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Hosts Open Houses on Long-Term Community Vision, Local Benefits

Jul 06, 2023 at 09:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will host a series of community open house events this summer, with the first to be held at Dot & Lucy’s,.... Read More

More Details: Rutherford County Schools Recently Trained for the Reunification of Parents and Students After a School Shooting or Other Emergency

Jul 05, 2023 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – When students return to the classroom on August 8th for their first full day of school in Rutherford County, school officials will be better equi.... Read More

New "EMT" Program in Rutherford County at Local TCAT Campus

Jul 05, 2023 at 05:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Looking for a career change? Perhaps you’ve thought about going into the health field? A new course is being offered at the Tennessee Colle.... Read More

Local Ordinances on Shooting and Selling Fireworks - And Where to See Fireworks in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Independence Day is directly around the corner on this upcoming Tuesday and residents throughout the City of Murfreesboro are beginning to hear more.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Commissioners Approve Property Tax Increase

Jun 29, 2023 at 02:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County – TN: Residents who own a home valued at $450,000 can expect to pay $24 more a month, $288 annually as a result of the property tax increase approved b.... Read More

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools Continue Helping with their Summer Food Programs

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The summer feeding program continues in Rutherford County. The county schools are working to provide various venues for the free summer&.... Read More

Thefts from Smyrna Sports Academy and Walmart - Do You Recognize These Subjects?

Jun 22, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, the Police Department is encouraging the public to help them identify two individuals who are accused of a felony theft at Academy Sports. At the spo.... Read More

Stolen Trailer Case is Under Investigation in Smyrna

Jun 19, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Smyrna Police are investigating the theft of a trailer that has yet to turn up... The trailer in question was stolen from WoodSpring Suites near the Sam Ridle.... Read More

LOCAL Bear Sightings This Weekend in Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Jun 17, 2023 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Reports indicate there have possibly been two black bear sightings in Rutherford County. The first bear sighting was reported Friday (4/16/2023).... Read More

ADVISORY: Black Bear Has Been Sighted In Smyrna Tennessee

Jun 16, 2023 at 02:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

ADVISORY: Please be aware that a black bear has been seen in the Green Tree area near Rock Springs Road. TWRA is tracking the bear through citizen observation and notification.... Read More

Tennessee Records a 3.3% Unemployment Rate for May 2023

Jun 15, 2023 at 06:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in May, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce.... Read More

Smyrna and Murfreesboro Considering a Special Census as LaVergne Currently Counts their Population

Jun 14, 2023 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A special census is underway in northern Rutherford County, where officials believe their population has grown by several thousand residen.... Read More

Man Convicted in 2015 Murder and Rape of a Murfreesboro Woman Denied Appeal by the TN Supreme Court

Jun 14, 2023 at 12:21 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man convicted of raping and killing a 22-year-old woman in Murfreesboro 8-years ago filed for post-conviction relief and lost. The subject la.... Read More