English grad student interns at Discovery Center thanks to new course

Aug 22, 2022 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Graduate student Sarah Hicks is not the typical English graduate program student. She returned to school after working fou.... Read More

Price of Regular Unleaded Gas is Down to $3.11 Per Gallon in Rutherford County

Aug 22, 2022 at 10:56 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.42/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE: Rent Prices Across Tennessee and in Rutherford County

Aug 22, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

We have more news on rent prices in Tennessee. Rising rents have hit households hard over the last year. After remaining flat amid eviction moratoriums and government assistan.... Read More

The Median Price of Homes in Rutherford County Rose by 7.9% during the 1st Quarter of 2022

Aug 20, 2022 at 06:29 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Housing prices are up, as heard in numerous reports, which means first time home buyers moving into areas like Rutherford County are having a harder.... Read More
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New MTSU students launch college experience with move to campus dorms

Aug 19, 2022 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Thousands of Middle Tennessee State University students continue to return to campus this week for the start of the fall semester an.... Read More

Branches Announces New Executive Director

Aug 19, 2022 at 05:20 am by WGNS

The community is invited to a reception to welcome the new Executive Director of Branches, Joshua Courtney, PA-C. The reception will be held on Thursday, September, 15, 2022 f.... Read More

Barfield Elementary, custodians say success is about all about children, how people treat each other

Aug 18, 2022 at 07:34 pm by WGNS

Roots at Barfield Elementary don’t just run deep, they are the cornerstone of a nurturing and successful school.  With a combined 80+ years of experience, the cust.... Read More

Biennial 2022 MTSU Art and Design Faculty Exhibition

Aug 18, 2022 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The MTSU Department of Art and Design has announced an exhibition of selected works by its professors entitled Biennial 2022: A Faculty Exhibit.... Read More

$20,000 in Potential Sign-on Bonuses at VA Nurses Career Fair in Murfreesboro

Aug 18, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – In Murfreesboro, there will be special career fair for nurses at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. Officials told WGNS NEWS it will be a wa.... Read More

Tennessee's July Unemployment Rate Holding Steady

Aug 18, 2022 at 03:07 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged for July of 2022, according to newly released data f.... Read More

No end in sight for the price of housing and the price of RENT in Murfreesboro Area

Aug 17, 2022 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

Housing prices continue to climb, which also equal increased prices for rental units throughout Rutherford County. According to Rent.com, apartment complexes in Murfreesboro a.... Read More

Wanda Barnett named Rutherford County Schools Transportation Director

Aug 17, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

After serving as the interim during July and August, longtime transportation department member Wanda Barnett has been named the new director. Barnett previously served as assi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Law Firm to Host Free Fantasy Football Contest, Over $1,000 in Prizes

Aug 17, 2022 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

The Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly announced its Seventh Annual Friends & Family Fantasy Football Invitational this week, which will award over $1,000.00 in cash and priz.... Read More

Tennessee Treasury Unclaimed Property on the road to reunite Tennesseans with missing money

Aug 17, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is traveling to events across the state to reunite Tennesseans with missing money.Last fiscal year, the Divis.... Read More

UPDATE: Stolen Golf Cart Located and Suspect Charged Accordingly

Aug 17, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news on the theft of a golf cart that occurred in Smyrna on August 5th. Evidently, the young man allegedly stole the cart from the Smyrna Municipal Golf Course a.... Read More
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United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces the 2022-2023 Catalyst Program participants presented by Integrity Eyecare

Aug 17, 2022 at 09:31 am by WGNS

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces the 2022-2023 Catalyst Program participants presented by Integrity Eyecare. Program participants were.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO's sponsor a free teen driving class

Aug 16, 2022 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County teens may enroll in the free Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education (D.R.I.V.E.) driving class taught by Rutherford County Sheriff’s school res.... Read More

Rutherford County lawmakers announce Smyrna, La Vergne senior centers to receive $8K grants

Aug 16, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Dawn White, R-Murfreesboro, today announced state gr.... Read More

UPDATE: 5-Year-Old Shot and Killed at Lee Victory Recreation Park in Smyrna

Aug 16, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Smyrna, TN - On Monday (August 15, 2022), Smyrna Police responded to a call in regards to a 5-year-old child accidentally discharging a handgun at the baske.... Read More

CONTINUED: Higher Electric Bills This Summer - Increased Fuel Costs

Aug 16, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS continues to receive phone calls and emails asking our news team to further examine why local residents are receiving higher than usual electric b.... Read More