La Vergne Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Citywide Burn Ban / Rutherford County and Murfreesboro Previously Issued Ban

Jun 25, 2022 at 05:32 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) After much consideration and observation of the vegetation conditions in La Vergne, the City’s fire marshal has issued a burn ban on all open bur.... Read More

Bi-annual Holocaust Studies Education Conference in Murfreesboro

Jun 25, 2022 at 05:20 pm by WGNS

After a nearly four-year interruption due to international COVID-related travel restrictions, Middle Tennessee State University will again host its bi-annual Holocaust Studies.... Read More

City/County fire marshals place ban on all outdoor open burning until further notice

Jun 24, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a m.... Read More

Manchester, TN Woman Dies in Swimming Accident

Jun 24, 2022 at 12:35 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: We have an update on a drowning incident that occurred in neighboring Coffee County at Normandy Lake earlier this week. We have now confirmed that it was a Manchester.... Read More

Historic Move by the Supreme Court: Roe Vs. Wade Overturned in America

Jun 24, 2022 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Roe Vs. Wade has been overturned, as confirmed by the Supreme Court’s decision. When the news hit on Friday (6/24/22) morning, WGNS headed to CBS News...   Repu.... Read More

UPDATE: Speed a Likely Factor in Tuesday Rollover Accident on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jun 24, 2022 at 07:39 am by WGNS

UPDATE: (Rutherford County, Tenn.) – We have an update on the Tuesday morning accident that occurred on Interstate 24 East around 7:30 AM. The wreck happened at the.... Read More

Fencing Club Owner and Head Coach Rearrested on New Sexual Battery Indictment

Jun 24, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

In nearby Davidson County, Metro-Nashville Police report that Youth Services detectives have rearrested 37-year-old Robert Charles Piraino on a new sexual battery indictment a.... Read More

Smyrna, TN has the lowest unemployment rate in Rutherford County - With the County listed at Number 6 on the Top Ten Lowest Unemployment List

Jun 23, 2022 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed unemployment rates increased slightly during May in each of the state’s 95 counties. Even w.... Read More

Approximately 3,000 students participate in Rutherford County Schools summer learning camps

Jun 23, 2022 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools is once again offering free Accelerated Learning Camps for students in grades K-8 to address any learning loss associated with the past two years of.... Read More

Health Care Expo 2022 at St. Clair Street Senior Center

Jun 23, 2022 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Thu. (Oct. 6, 2022) 8:00AM-Noon FREE HEALTH EXPO 2022 at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). Free healthcare information, screenings and assessments. Pl.... Read More

5K will Remember and Honor 2020 Riverdale High School Graduate

Jun 23, 2022 at 12:10 pm by WGNS

Next month, friends and family of Eli Cramer will meet at Riverdale High School for a 5K run/walk to remember and honor the 2020 RHS graduate. You may recall, Cramer was kille.... Read More

UPDATE: One Arrested in Murfreesboro "Shots Fired Call" on Wednesday at Checkers' Drive-In

Jun 23, 2022 at 11:26 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - As it turns out, there’s a lot more to the story regarding a “shots fired call” on Wednesday that was reportedly in the area of th.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Place Names Part 2

Jun 23, 2022 at 07:35 am by WGNS

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. Place names in Rutherford County…  We drive down a road or through a tiny community or past a.... Read More

UPDATE: Man reported missing in the Murfreesboro area has been LOCATED

Jun 22, 2022 at 07:34 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: A man who was reported as missing in Rutherford County was later found in Sumner County. MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS NEWS, "Juan Kapamas was.... Read More

Little to Report on a "Shots Fired" Call near Broad at Medical Center Parkway Intersection

Jun 22, 2022 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

On Wednesday, WGNS asked Public Information Officer Larry Flowers about an alleged disgruntled employee at Checkers’ and if a robbery occurred.  Flowers told WGNS t.... Read More

Auto Crash Downs Utility Pole - Small Power Outage on West Buckeye Bottom Road

Jun 22, 2022 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

A car crash that occurred just after 3PM on Wednesday afternoon shut down West Buckeye Bottom Road near near Sulphur Springs Road. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office rep.... Read More

Groundbreaking Officially Welcomes BJ’s Wholesale Club to La Vergne - First in Tennessee

Jun 22, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is planning a groundbreaking ceremony alongside BJ’s Wholesale Club to officially welcome the business to the city. The groundb.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Aim to Hire New Educators Through the Teach Now Program

Jun 22, 2022 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teachers — immediate.... Read More

Shelbyville Police need help finding felony vandalism suspect

Jun 22, 2022 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Shelbyville Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a male individual who allegedly committed felony vandalism. According to the police department.... Read More
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Home Fire on Baker Road in Rutherford County - Heavy Damage

Jun 22, 2022 at 11:41 am by WGNS

  On Monday afternoon, Rutherford County Fire & Rescue and the Almaville Fire Department responded to the area of Baker Road after receiving reports of a home on fir.... Read More