Mayor Ketron Announces "Plan Rutherford" Coming March 1st.

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:53 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   From 5:00 to 7:30PM Tuesday evening (2/15/2022) County Mayor Bill Ketron announced the launch of  Plan Rutherford, an initiative to engage resi.... Read More

In Sickness and in Health: Wife Donates Kidney to Husband

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:34 pm by WGNS

It was young love. Wendy and Rayme Phillips, 60, met at a church gathering and started dating in January 1980. A little over a year later, in April 1981, they were married a.... Read More

Commentary: Dictating what Professors and Others Say

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

Lawmakers in Tennessee are looking into several bills that could dictate what can and can't be taught in college classrooms...  With today's commentary, here is MTSU Pr.... Read More

Tennessee sees 1.8% decline in consumer spending during COVID

Feb 15, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

The latest surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant once again disrupted an economic recovery that has been uneven to date. While most jurisdictions did not resor.... Read More

Tuesday Morning Fire In Jail's Laundry Room

Feb 15, 2022 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue rushed to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center around 4:45AM Tuesday morning (2/15/2022). Smoke and flames were repor.... Read More

Students gear up for MTSU-led Regional Science Olympiad Feb. 19

Feb 15, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Midstate middle school and high school teams and schools are preparing for the annual Regional Science Olympiad, which will be.... Read More

Smyrna Police investigating forged prescription and separate credit card fraud cases

Feb 15, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are working on two different open cases that they need the public’s help on.The first case involves an unknown culprit who allegedly tried to pass off.... Read More

Traffic Crackdown: At least 84-Violations and Citations on Valentine's Day in Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

It was a loving crackdown on those driving without a license, making illegal turns and more this past Valentine’s Day in Rutherford County.On Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2022), me.... Read More

Joe Gourley announces qualifications for candidate in the May 3, 2022 Republican Primary for 9th District County Commissioner

Feb 15, 2022 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Joe Gourley has qualified as a candidate in the May 3, 2022 Republican Primary for Commissioner in the 9th District. Mr. Gourley is a 1965 graduate of Smyrna High School and a.... Read More

Updated Unlawful Photography Bill Moving Forward in Tennessee General Assembly

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:33 am by WGNS

A proposal to expand the definition and punishment of unlawful photography in Tennessee will soon begin making its way through House committees.House Bill 2459 clarifies that.... Read More

MTE continues to offer payment options as members receive higher bills due to the cold weather

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

The recent wave of extreme cold weather has led to a wave of increased energy bills for many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members.Heating and cooling costs can account for.... Read More

Children Story Time and Creative Writing Events at the Local Libraries throughout Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:10 am by WGNS

Storytime is back at the local library in downtown Murfreesboro. Katie Turner with Linebaugh Youth Services told WGNS NEWS that starting this Spring, the library will focus on.... Read More

Blue Raiders sweep C-USA weekly awards in men's basketball

Feb 15, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

MTSU SPORTS NEWS- Middle Tennessee's Josh Jefferson and Teafale Lenard, Jr. swept this week's Conference USA weekly awards in men's basketball. Jefferson was named C.... Read More

Juvenile Missing 2-Months

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:32 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  A La Vergne juvenile has been reported missing from her guardian's home for approximately two-months. Lindsay N. Johnson was last seen on December 15, 20.... Read More

Smoke In Air...Prescribed Burns at Stones River Battlefield

Feb 14, 2022 at 04:44 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The big question has been "what's all of the smoke in the air"?  The National Park Service is doing a planned burn Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 14 and 15, 2022.... Read More

MTSU Eyes the Shelbyville Municipal Airport as a place to eventually call home for future pilots

Feb 14, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

As heard in recent news stories, the MTSU Aerospace programs is continuing their pattern of growth. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland noted...The Mayor said that MTSU didn'.... Read More

Teen Dating Violence and Prevention - Rutherford / Cannon County Child Advocacy Center says to “Talk About It!”

Feb 14, 2022 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the Child Advocacy Center wants you to, “Talk About It!” with your teens. Preventio.... Read More

85-Year-old Nashville woman originally from Lincoln County, TN has been missing since November 24, 2021

Feb 14, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The investigation into the disappearance of an 85-year-old woman who was last seen in the Nashville area continues. Authorities are hopeful that someone in Middle Tennessee ma.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office - Helping others through tough times

Feb 14, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Riley Bockes, 3, wore only a few clothes when she arrived Jan. 5 at Select Inn with her father, who was wanted for killing her mother at their North Carolina home.Children T.... Read More

Two handguns recovered at school in nearby Bedford County

Feb 14, 2022 at 11:37 am by WGNS

Just 20-minutes down Highway 231 South in nearby Bedford County, authorities recovered two handguns.On Friday (Feb. 11, 2022), Bedford County SRO Cam Farrell received a tip of.... Read More