Mayor Ketron Announces Wagener as New Rutherford County Solid Waste Director

Nov 17, 2021 at 11:24 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Bishop Wagener will serve as Rutherford County’s new Solid Waste Director, Mayor Bill Ketron announced earlier this week.Wagener will assume.... Read More

Shop with the Sheriff Fundraiser on Nov. 30th in Murfreesboro

Nov 17, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS

A November 30th Shop with the Sheriff fundraiser will help fund a special shopping expedition for less fortunate children throughout Rutherford County.  The fundraiser wi.... Read More

Only 32% of Americans to Drive as Thanksgiving Gas Prices Near Most Expensive Ever

Nov 17, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

While the economy may be bouncing back, Thanksgiving travel is not. GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save mon.... Read More

Victim Safe After House Fire on Tuesday in Murfreesboro

Nov 17, 2021 at 10:03 am by WGNS

A house fire was reported on Tuesday night in the area of Mitchel Neilson Schools area. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more... More Details: One person is safe after escaping.... Read More

Human Trafficking Operation ends with Multiple Arrests

Nov 17, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Chattanooga Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and Tennessee Human Traf.... Read More

LaVergne Middle hosting annual community Thanksgiving meal one last time

Nov 17, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

It was originally an idea born out of showcasing the success of his students.Now, 15 years and more than 14,000 meals later, Dr. Cary Holman and LaVergne Middle School will ho.... Read More

Ribbon Cutting for Historic Courthouse Museum

Nov 17, 2021 at 06:20 am by WGNS

Sun. (Nov. 16, 2021) 3:00PM County Mayor Bill Ketron invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting and official opening of the new RUTHERFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM (Murfr.... Read More

Jacob Flatt Announces Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Campaign

Nov 16, 2021 at 09:14 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN)- Senior Judicial Commissioner, Jacob Flatt has announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge. Flatt will run as a Republican candidat.... Read More

UPDATE: Community and City Staff to pay respects to Det. Lt. Stolinsky on Murfreesboro Road Tuesday

Nov 16, 2021 at 09:07 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne) The community paid their respects to La Vergne Detective Lieutenant Stolinsky outside of Police headquarters on Tuesday. His police department vehicle was position.... Read More

PulteGroup’s Built to Honor Program Will Break Ground on a New Mortgage-Free Home Donated to a Wounded Army Veteran

Nov 16, 2021 at 08:55 pm by WGNS

A local United States Army veteran recently received life-changing news about a new home. The PulteGroup is building Specialist Christopher Lewis a new mortgage-free home th.... Read More

Partisan School Board Races are Now a Possibility in places like Rutherford County

Nov 16, 2021 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

Several years ago in 2017, a group of Republicans in Rutherford County voiced a need to allow for partisan school board and city council races in Murfreesboro. At the time,.... Read More

Fine Free December for Rutherford County Library Branches

Nov 16, 2021 at 01:57 pm by WGNS

All Rutherford County Library branches will forgo past due library fines throughout the month of December. Linebaugh Circulation Manager Garrett Crowell told WGNS NEWS...Aga.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron Announces Ribbon Cutting for Historic Courthouse Museum

Nov 16, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(November 16, 2021) Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron invites the community to a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the County&rs.... Read More

Oakland High School FFA Members Ranked Top 10 in Agriscience Fair

Nov 16, 2021 at 10:54 am by WGNS

Kamaya Holloway & Riley Morrison of the Oakland FFA Chapter were placed Top 10 in the nation in the Plant Science Division 6 for their Agriscience Fair project.A team repr.... Read More

Tree Lighting on Murfreesboro Square Scheduled for Friday, December 3rd

Nov 16, 2021 at 09:27 am by WGNS

The lighting of the downtown Murfreesboro Christmas Tree will take place on Friday, December 3rd this year.That was Middle Tennessee Electric’s Amy Byers who told WGNS t.... Read More

Changes in How Rutherford County Schools Deal With COVID-19 and New Law Says Businesses / Government Organizations Cannot Require COVID Vaccine

Nov 16, 2021 at 07:32 am by WGNS

Some of the guidelines around COVID-19 have changed, which means changes for the Rutherford County Schools and schools throughout the state. One of the changes focuses on how.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Serves Community Through a Multitude of Programs

Nov 16, 2021 at 05:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Library System continues to be a vital part of our community. Listen to some of these updates...

Some Smyrna Residents WITHOUT WATER Today (Tuesday) 9AM-4PM

Nov 16, 2021 at 12:53 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Attention Smyrna residents, there will be a water outage today (Tuesday 11/16/2021) from 9:00AM to 4:00PM in specific areas of the town.  This is being.... Read More
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Greenhouse Ministries Celebrates New Facility

Nov 16, 2021 at 12:07 am by WGNS

Above photos by Frank Caperton (MURFREESBORO)  A time for every purpose, and Monday (11/15/2021) evening was a time for celebration at Greenhouse Ministries. Tours.... Read More

La Vergne Releases Visitation, Memorial Service Arrangements for Det. Lt. Stolinsky

Nov 15, 2021 at 03:13 pm by WGNS

Visitation and memorial service arrangements for Detective Lieutenant Kevin Stolinsky, who has been promoted posthumously, have been released. The visitations will take place.... Read More