Negative Wind Chills and Driving Safely into Next Week

Jan 12, 2024 at 07:24 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of high winds and inclement weather in parts of the state this weekend through early.... Read More

Cold Weather UPDATE: Negative Windchills Expected to Hit Rutherford County

Jan 11, 2024 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents should brace themselves for an impending cold front that will dramatically drop temperatures over the weekend and i.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Jan 08, 2024 at 01:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee drivers saw another week of falling prices at the gas pump. Over last week, gas prices fell five cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Pr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools’ Administrators, First Responders Focus on School Safety

Jan 08, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools’ leaders received assurance teams of first responders throughout the county would respond to school emergencies to prot.... Read More

Local Residents Should Beware of Continued Jury Duty Scam Calls

Jan 03, 2024 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is cautioning residents about a recent phone scam in which perpetrators falsely claim to be sheriff's deputi.... Read More

Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More

55 Professionals Part of December Graduating Cohort of Job-Embedded Teachers

Dec 26, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 55 industry professionals are now fully licensed Rutherford County teachers thanks to the school district’s Teach Now program. Teach Now is an E.... Read More

UPDATE: Gas Prices Heading Into Christmas

Dec 21, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Currently in Rutherford County, gas prices are averaging $2.78 per gallon for regular unleaded, while south of Murfreesboro in Bedford County, the average price is sitting a.... Read More

POLITICAL: Mitchell Seeks Re-election in Rutherford County’s Republican Primary with a Strong Record of Public Service

Dec 21, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County's Property Assessor, Rob Mitchell, is gearing up for the upcoming Republican primary as he seeks re-election to continue his almost t.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Heading Into Christmas

Dec 18, 2023 at 09:20 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices have dropped to the lowest prices that we've seen so far in 2023. Over last week, gas prices across the state fell five cents, on average. The T.... Read More

Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association Celebrates Volunteers and Programs at Annual Christmas Dinner

Dec 18, 2023 at 06:24 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation for law enforcement, the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association rec.... Read More

Community Generosity Warms Hearts as Barnabas Vision Continues Winter Coat Giveaway

Dec 04, 2023 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - In a heartwarming display of community support, local residents rallied together to donate coats to Barnabas Vision, a non-profit organization commi.... Read More

Navigating Co-Parenting for Divorced or Separated Couples

Dec 01, 2023 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a proactive move to support separated or divorced parents in Rutherford County, an upcoming co-parenting class aims to equip them with essential s.... Read More

Hear How One Murfreesboro Resident Battled Her Weight Head-On

Nov 16, 2023 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Obesity has been an ongoing battle throughout the south and Rutherford County is no exception. Medical experts tell us a healthy Body Mass Index (B.... Read More

Coat Drive and Free Coat Giveaway Nearing - Plus, an Opportunity to Sponsor a Local Child This Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A coat drive is now underway at Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. The local non-profit has spearheaded this drive since their inception and has.... Read More

Understanding Bariatric Surgery and How One Local Resident Overcame Her Weight Struggle

Nov 14, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

Today on WGNS, we tackled issues with weight - this includes weight gain, weight loss and what to do if you're facing an extreme problem with obesity.  Our guest on the.... Read More

AAA: 2.4% More Tennesseans Expected to Travel Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 13, 2023 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - AAA projects more than 1.3 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s forecast is the secon.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Gas Prices are Under $3 and Diesel is Slightly Over $4

Nov 13, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Wins State Award

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell was named 2023 County Clerk of the Year Tuesday by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT)..... Read More

Murfreesboro is One of the Twenty Fastest Growing Cities in the United States

Nov 07, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro is ranked as one of the top 20 fastest growing cities in the United States. With more, here is WGNS' Ron Jordan... Growth patterns show.... Read More