SMYRNA TRAFFIC ALERT: Jefferson Pk. Bridge

Feb 26, 2022 at 06:28 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Here is a traffic alert for motorists in the Smyrna area. A contractor plans to begin setting beams on the Jefferson Pike bridge over the Stones River this.... Read More

Need for Caffeine? Starbucks on S. Church Street broken into, but nothing taken in the burglary

Feb 25, 2022 at 07:02 pm by WGNS

Someone was evidently in need of a caffeinated beverage early Wednesday morning. Murfreesboro Police confirmed that someone broke into the Starbucks on South Church Street i.... Read More

For one day, tech-savvy teens turn MTSU gym into robot world

Feb 25, 2022 at 11:17 am by WGNS

Photo Above this News Story: MTSU mechatronics engineering faculty member Tony Saavedra, left, Engineering Technology Chair Ken Currie and mechatronics student Antonious Hanna.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Celebrates 65 Years of Service to Local Community

Feb 25, 2022 at 11:08 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN — On Wednesday, February 23rd, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties gathered with top donors and supporters to celebrate 65 years of servic.... Read More

SCAN member James Rainey was a ‘good man’

Feb 25, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

84-Year-old James Rainey of Fosterville was a “salt of the earth good man,” said volunteer Jack Kelton of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awa.... Read More
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Flooding equaled multiple road closures - Two motorist cited for Reckless Driving after ignoring Deputies

Feb 25, 2022 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Area roadways near creeks and rivers saw an increase in flooding, which led to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office shutting down up to 21-streets on Thursday and Frid.... Read More

President of National Principals Association visits Blackman

Feb 25, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Blackman High School received a visit from Gregg Wieczorek, president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, on Wednesday. The National Associat.... Read More

Drivers Beware: Area Flooding Covers Multiple Roadways in Rutherford County, TN

Feb 25, 2022 at 05:45 am by WGNS

Heavy rainfall in the past three days has equaled creeks, streams and rivers flooding into area roadways, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies ar.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools opening 2-hours late today (Friday)

Feb 25, 2022 at 05:14 am by WGNS

All Rutherford County Schools will be opening 2-hours late on Friday,  February 25, 2022. The delay is due to flooding throughout the area. This delay means that school b.... Read More

TBI Says 5 "Missing Children" May Be In Rutherford County

Feb 25, 2022 at 05:00 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT for five missing siblings. Authorities indicate that they may be here in Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Thursday Night Structure Fire In Smyrna

Feb 24, 2022 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Shortly before 7:00 o'clock Thursday night (2/24/2022), Smyrna Fire-Rescue was called to a structure fire in the 600 block of Nissan Drive.  A-Shift p.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools hosting Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair Feb. 26

Feb 24, 2022 at 08:30 pm by WGNS

Those interested in learning more about the many teaching opportunities and benefits offered by Rutherford County Schools will not want to miss the district’s Virtual Te.... Read More

The Gold Scam for Gas Money Targeting Rutherford Countians

Feb 24, 2022 at 07:12 pm by WGNS

WGNS has another SCAM to REPORT that targets those who are attempting to fill their gas tank. For this story, we head to WGNS' Scott Walker in Smyrna, TN...Sc.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor says that massive tech company moving to Nashville will equal high paying jobs for Rutherford County

Feb 24, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

With news of Oracle America planning to build on the banks of the Cumberland River near the Titans Stadium in Nashville, comes the concern over traffic – mixed with ex.... Read More

State Representative Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro Highlights Funding for Schools and Testing

Feb 24, 2022 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

More money may be going into the Murfreesboro City School System, along with other public education facilities by the end of 2022, but some lawmakers are leery of the latest.... Read More

More Transparency - Proposal will allow victims to better understand the sentencing of suspects or offenders

Feb 24, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

Legislation to improve sentencing transparency in Tennessee advanced out of the Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee last week.House Bill 2657, also known as the Tran.... Read More

New Baldwin Gallery exhibit focuses on seeing forests and trees in photographer’s work

Feb 24, 2022 at 02:01 pm by WGNS

Photo: Raul Mora Avalos, a hook tender on a high-lead logging operation, pauses during his work in this image by Oregon photographer David Paul Bayles. Avalos' photo is includ.... Read More

Ukraine Refugees Flee for Safety in Russian Attack - Update

Feb 24, 2022 at 09:29 am by WGNS

The Russian invasion of Ukraine will be felt in the United States. From fuel prices to U.S. Troops helping refugees fleeing into Poland.Congressman Scott DesJarlais who repres.... Read More

Analysis: TN residents 13th most likely to buy used vs. new cars

Feb 24, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

One of the most significant economic stories of recent months has been the rapid growth in inflation. Recent Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti.... Read More

Murfreesboro's "Future Land Use Map" Presented To Public

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A cross-section of citizens and local property owners attended a Wednesday (2/23/2022) evening presentation of Murfreesboro's "Future Land Use Map". The e.... Read More