UPDATE: Bonnaroo Announces Jason Aldean will Perform Two Nights in May

Apr 06, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

Organizers with The Bonnaroo Farm have announced an addition to its Concerts on The Farm Series.Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean will return to the live music scene for.... Read More

19-Year-old Arrested in Connection to a 2020 Murder Case

Apr 05, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The investigation of a murder that took place on October 24th in 2020 has come to a close with an arrest being made last month.Last year, Blake Bolton was shot twice at the in.... Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 05, 2021 at 07:24 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro - “Experts estimate that 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday,” said Child Advocacy Center Community Education.... Read More

Rutherford County has a 3.9% Unemployment Rate

Apr 02, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

As a further indication the state of Tennessee’s economic turnaround continues, unemployment rates for February 2021 dropped in nearly every county, according to new dat.... Read More

The Magnet Schools of Murfreesboro

Apr 02, 2021 at 07:42 am by WGNS

The first magnet school in America was created in 1968. The specialized school started in Tacoma, Washington with McCarver Elementary School. It was designed to reduce racial.... Read More

Mayor Ketron signs proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 01, 2021 at 09:51 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron signed a proclamation in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to this public hea.... Read More

Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program

Apr 01, 2021 at 08:49 am by WGNS

At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remindTennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality pr.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Hosts Special Awards Ceremony for Personnel

Mar 31, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Several Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recognized Tuesday at a special awards ceremony at Lane Agri-park.Direc.... Read More

Construction Continues on New Greenhouse Ministries Building

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Despite the hard rain, a local non-profit continues to move forward with the construction of a new facility in the downtown Murfreesboro area.The new Greenhouse Mini.... Read More

County Fire Crews Respond to House Fire on Rocky Fork Road Early Tuesday Morning

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RFCR), Almaville, Kittrell, and Christiana Fire Departments, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, and Ruthe.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks and Sen. Sara Kyle propose to eliminate gun-safe tax

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:57 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, today announced bipartisan legislation that will make it less expensive for gun owners to safely store t.... Read More

UPDATE: The COVID Pandemic in Rutherford County

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:39 am by WGNS

WGNS Continues to follow the COVID-19 trend locally and it appears as if the COVID Pandemic continues to show a slowing trend.  This is important news as this time last y.... Read More

Help with Long Term Care Expenses for Seniors and their Spouses who Served in the Military

Mar 30, 2021 at 06:53 am by WGNS

There is a myriad of programs available for aging seniors and their spouses who served our country in the military, but most people don’t know about all the choices they.... Read More

Special Kids Seeks New "Nurse Manager"

Mar 29, 2021 at 10:16 am by WGNS

The Special Kids campus is now looking to fill one of their most critical leadership positions, the non-profit is searching to hire a new "nurse manager" to oversee the n.... Read More

UPDATE: Community Investment Study Group begins meeting April 7 to develop recommendations for City Council on best management and use of Murfreesboro Electric Proceeds

Mar 29, 2021 at 10:05 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Community Investment Study Group will conduct its first public meeting next month to begin developing recommendations on the best manageme.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford Co. Fire Rescue Responds to Two Water Rescues Overnight Involving Submerged Vehicles/To Report Significant Flooding Issues

Mar 29, 2021 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) responded to two more water rescue calls Sunday night, both involving submerged vehicles.The first call occurr.... Read More

MTSU's Stones River Chamber Players celebrate 'Commonality’' of spring with free online concert March 30

Mar 26, 2021 at 03:29 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Stones River Chamber Players will celebrate spring and conclude their 2020-21 performance season with a free conce.... Read More

Making Bond in Rutherford County - Clearing Up Confusion for those Arrested or Their Family

Mar 26, 2021 at 03:23 pm by WGNS

There has been some mis-information about bonds for those arrested and what is called a “Pre-Trial Release” in Rutherford County.Judge Lisa Eischeid said that Tenn.... Read More

Veteran program in Murfreesboro earns rare achievements

Mar 26, 2021 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s substance abuse and post-traumatic treatment center earned three-year accreditation for its health care services from.... Read More

Two Arrested and 28-Pounds of Meth off the streets of Middle Tennessee

Mar 26, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested two people Thursday.... Read More