Duo to Face Courts for 2017 Murder in Murfreesboro

Jul 03, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Two men accused of a 2017 murder in Murfreesboro will appear in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom this month. 30 Year old Oran Dominic Puckett and 28 year old Tyronzell Bo.... Read More

Patterson Park Community Center receives grant to support 2021 ‘MLK Jr. Day of Service’ activity in Murfreesboro

Jul 03, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro’s Patterson Park Community Center was awarded a Day of Service grant of $50,000 from the Corporation for National and Commu.... Read More

New Bridges Proposed for Murfreesboro on the Drawing Board

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro has future plans of building a bridge over I-24 and connecting it to the new area being developed at the end of Warrior Drive at the New Salem Highway. The bridge.... Read More

Metro Nashville Police ask for help in locating a rape suspect

Jul 02, 2020 at 02:54 pm by WGNS

Nashville Metro Police are asking for the publics assistance in locating a man accused of attacking and raping a female. An arrest warrant charging attempted aggravated rape h.... Read More

Open Burning Not Allowed in Murfreesboro - What about homemade Fire Pits?

Jul 02, 2020 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

Open burning is not permitted in the city of Murfreesboro, as explained by Fire Chief Mark Foulks.  But, what about building your own firepit behind your home?Open burnin.... Read More

STOLEN in Rutherford County: Have YOU Seen This Trailer?

Jul 02, 2020 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking, "Have you spotted this trailer?"Apparently, it was stolen over the past weekend (June 27, 2020). Authorities say the ste.... Read More

Rutherford County students complete Certified Nursing Assistant summer program

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

By PAIGE HOLLOWAYRutherford County SchoolsSeveral Rutherford County students have recently worked to earn essential skills during a month-long Certified Nursing Assistant clas.... Read More

TN Supreme Court Orders Cancellation of The July 2020 Bar Examination

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order today canceling the July 28 -29, 2020 administration of the Uniform Bar Examination in Tennessee. Although stringent public health.... Read More

State Farm Offers $25,000 Grants to Communities

Jul 02, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

As a company, State Farm continues the effort to inspire and empower people to get involved in their communities by creating a positive, sustainable, and measurable social imp.... Read More

Veterans can pre-screen for access from a mobile device for Local VA Hospital

Jul 02, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) implemented an electronic COVID-19 screening tool at its Nashville and Alvin C. York campuses to expedite the entry process for V.... Read More

COVID-19 Testing Available Monday-Friday at all Locations of Health Departments

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s rural county health departments continue providing traditional services and are taking every precaution to keep patients, clients and staff members safe from.... Read More

City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in Tennessee

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:32 am by WGNS

The City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in the state of Tennessee according to a study conducted by Beacon Center of Tennessee.The Beacon Center say.... Read More

UPDATE: Car vs Motorcycle Crash--Memorial at Northfield

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:20 am by WGNS

(UPDATE - MURFREESBORO)  A serious motorcycle vs automobile crash occurred shortly before nine o'clock Tuesday night (6/30/2020) at the intersection of Memorial Boul.... Read More

Certain Fireworks illegal in Murfreesboro, Regulated times to shoot Fireworks

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

(PHOTO by Andy Hutchins)  Be careful as to what kind of fireworks you shoot in the city limits of Murfreesboro because some are illegal to buy and use. Both bottle r.... Read More

Republic Services Gives 60K Masks To County

Jul 01, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Republic Services, who operate Middle Point Landfill, has donated 60,000 N95 respirator masks to Rutherford County to help protect first responders, count.... Read More

Tamera Blair returning ‘home’ as new principal of Riverdale High School

Jun 30, 2020 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

By JAMES EVANSRutherford County SchoolsTamera Blair graduated Riverdale in 1987 and returned to the school more than 20 years later as a library media specialist. She’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayors’ Caucus Shares Joint Message Concerning Face Coverings

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Over the weekend, Dr. Michael Caldwell, Director of the Metro Public Health Department issued Public Health Order 8 that mandates the use of facial.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Unveils $82M Expansion Project to Meet Market's Anticipated Growth

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was live-streamed on June 18, 2020, to celebrate completion of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford's widely anticipated $82M vertical expansion project.... Read More

Murfreesboro looking to Start Ambulance Service - Rutherford County says Bad Idea

Jun 30, 2020 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) has provided an ambulance service throughout the area since 1972. County Mayor Bill Ketron says the City of Murfreesboro n.... Read More

NYC Nurse Thanks Fellow Heroes at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

ABOVE: Lewis (right) and her mom delivering thank you notes and goodies to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. "I wanted to show appreciation to the nurses at As.... Read More