Senator Shane Reeves Claims Victory

Nov 04, 2020 at 08:04 am by WGNS

State Senator Shane Reeves won re-election to the 14th District, which includes parts of Rutherford and four other counties. In an early morning tweet, Reeves thanks those wh.... Read More

County: Liquor By the Drink Overwhelming Voted In

Nov 04, 2020 at 07:39 am by WGNS

Rutherford County voters in the unincorporated areas have overwhelming chosen on the referendum approving consumption on the premises or liquor by the drink.County Election Ad.... Read More

Man, woman arrested accused of robbing two Murfreesboro businesses at gunpoint

Nov 04, 2020 at 07:37 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Nashville man and woman accused of robbing two businesses at gunpoint have been arrested. John T. Harris, 43, and Samira Bostic, 25, were ta.... Read More

Municipal Elections: Smyrna, La Vergne & Eagleville

Nov 03, 2020 at 11:13 pm by WGNS

Three county cities held municipal elections November 3rd.In La Vergne, former mayor Dennis Waldron is back on the Board of Alderman. He defeated the field which included curr.... Read More

Scott DesJarlais Wins Re-Election to 4th Congressional District

Nov 03, 2020 at 10:59 pm by WGNS

Incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais handily defeated Democratic challenger Chris Hale to retain his seat in Congress. He has been re-elected to his fourth term representing.... Read More

Early Voting Rules Campaign 2020

Nov 03, 2020 at 10:51 pm by WGNS

Early voting rules Campaign 2020 in Rutherford County: Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley says there were 144,401 total votes cast countywide. He says the.... Read More

Rutherford County: State House & Senate Results

Nov 03, 2020 at 10:05 pm by WGNS

Incumbent Republican state representatives all won their local races against Democratic challengers.Tim Rudd, Charlie Baum, Dr. Bryan Terry and Mike Sparks all won their races.... Read More

City of La Vergne Announces 2020 Parade of Lights Grand Marshal

Nov 03, 2020 at 09:21 am by WGNS

The City of La Vergne is excited to announce the 2020 grand marshal for Parade of Lights as well as this year’s theme.It will be a “Blue Christmas” in La Ver.... Read More

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection THIS SATURDAY For Local Residents

Nov 03, 2020 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Items can be taken to the City of Murfreesbo.... Read More

Wake Up Crew for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Nov 03, 2020 at 08:14 am by WGNS

Did You See Anything On Mt. Herman Rd.?

Nov 02, 2020 at 05:49 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  We fell back to Central Standard Time on Sunday and by 6:30 that night it was very dark. Did any of you see any suspicious vehicles in the area around tha.... Read More

Yes Virginia, There Will Be a MURFREESBORO CHRISTMAS PARADE

Nov 02, 2020 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Applications are now available online for the 35th Annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade which will be at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December.... Read More

CRITICAL UPDATE: Extended Benefits Program Now Ends Saturday, Nov. 7 after USDOL Change

Nov 02, 2020 at 11:44 am by WGNS

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) late Thursday afternoon the Extended Benefits (EB) p.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Nov 02, 2020 at 11:32 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Here's an update on the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on East Compton Road around 4:30PM this past Saturday afternoon (10/31/2020). WGNS did not re.... Read More

Local Agencies Collaborate to Assist Child Abuse Victims

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – “19 days feels like a very short period of time to an adult,” stated Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer.  “But, to a.... Read More

Tennessee Weekly Gas Price Update

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:21 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have fallen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations. Gas prices in Tennesse.... Read More

13-Year Old Skateboarder Killed On Powells Chapel Road

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:17 am by WGNS

  (WALTER HILL)  A 13-year old Rock Springs Middle School student died Saturday night (10/31/2020) while riding his skateboard down along  rural Powells C.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber Reports Decrease in Unemployment

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:12 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports an improvement in county unemployment numbers across the state and locally. September Unemployment Data:Williamson  3.6%.... Read More

MTSU offers free Election Day shuttle rides for campus voters Nov. 3

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:04 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Raider Xpress will be rolling down East Main Street this Election Day, providing free shuttle bus rides to and from the polls for univ.... Read More

Murfreesboro Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2020, without interest

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Melissa Wright reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time.  City property taxes are du.... Read More