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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Received the Tennessee Department of Health BEST Award for Efforts to Decrease Infant Mortality

Apr 27, 2022 at 06:40 pm by WGNS

In 2020, more than 6 out of every 1,000 infants in Tennessee did not make it to their first birthday. In an effort to save lives, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has partner.... Read More

Local Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital a Leader in "Digestion" Technology to Minimize Hospital Food Waste

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:40 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Ascension Saint Thomas is excited to participate in Stop Food Waste Day, an international campaign seeking to combat food waste with an annual flagship a.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Hometown Heroes Silent Auction

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — “You only have four days left to bid on the items in the Hometown Heroes Silent Auction,” announced Child Advocacy Center Developmen.... Read More

Investigation into Mysterious Liver Disease in Children

Apr 26, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

Physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other hepatologist.... Read More

Read To Succeed 18th Annual Read To Bee Sixth Grade Spelling Bee

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The 18th Annual Read To Succeed Read To Bee Spelling Bee sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union was Friday evening, April 22nd, at Murfreesboro.... Read More

REMINDER: Drug Take-Back scheduled for this Saturday

Apr 26, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

Residents may dispose of expired and unused prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro, sa.... Read More

Job Fair geared towards local high school juniors and seniors in Rutherford County

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TENN. – The Jumpstart Job Fair will work to connect area high school juniors and seniors with employers, offering part-time and full-time employment, internships.... Read More

UPDATE: Real Estate Revaluation and Equalization in Rutherford County - Real Estate Values AND Prices are UP Higher than Ever

Apr 26, 2022 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – Another update for Rutherford County property owners… A special “Notice to Taxpayers of Rutherford County Tennessee” is bei.... Read More

Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board Passes Resolution #3

Apr 26, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

(McMinnville)  The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board met in McMinnville Monday evening (4/25/2022) and passed Resolution #3. This moves efforts to con.... Read More

Boat Season - Don't buy a stolen boat

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

MIDDLE TENN. – Investigators are asking Tennessee residents to be on the lookout for stolen boats as boating season begins. To kick-start the season, we wanted to let li.... Read More

Siegel Chamber Choir Performs with Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - In Murfreesboro, the Siegel High School Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Brenda Gregory and Dr. Gerald Patton, were the featured guest performers at the Spring.... Read More

Property values in Rutherford County saw a median increase of 44% between 2018 and 2022 - More million-dollar homes for sale in Rutherford County

Apr 22, 2022 at 01:49 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – In real estate transactions, it appears there are a growing number of homes being sold in Tennessee that sell for $1-million or more.A recentl.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers for March in Rutherford County: Smyrna 2.3%, Murfreesboro 2.4%, LaVergne 2.4%

Apr 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed jobless numbers dropped in nearl.... Read More

Blackman High self-reports TSSAA violation

Apr 21, 2022 at 07:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - After the school administration self-reported a violation, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has found Blackman High School football team.... Read More

News around the area - Theft in Cannon County and Bonnaroo Festival Requests to use the parking lot of a Coffee County School

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

News Around the Area:CANNON COUNTY, TN – In the Woodbury area, the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a vehicle that is believed to be tied to a.... Read More

Increased Law Enforcement on Interstate 24 and at Roads Leading to I-24 in Rutherford County - Including Eagleville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will concentrate on reducing deaths and serious injuries Friday (April 22, 2022) with officers in every county throughout.... Read More

Serious Motorcycle vs Auto Crash on Memorial Blvd.

Apr 20, 2022 at 09:51 pm by WGNS

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE: https://www.wgnsradio.com/index.php/article/74441/update-car-vs-motorcycle-accident-on-wednesday-evening-in-murfreesboro Previous: At 9:30 Wednes.... Read More
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Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Applications Open May 2 – June 3

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN –Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) will open Homeownership Applications May 2 through June 3 and encourages families and individu.... Read More
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Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges; ready to fly into real world

Apr 20, 2022 at 07:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a T.... Read More
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Kittens saved in residential fire on Franklin Road (HWY 96) in Rutherford County on Wednesday

Apr 20, 2022 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

Several kittens were rescued from an outbuilding on Wednesday (04/20/22) when a structure and a nearby vehicle caught fire. The blaze took place at a home on Franklin Road (HW.... Read More