Tornado Moved Tombstones in 1800s Cemetery

Apr 03, 2023 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

(VERSAILLES COMMUNITY)  Historian and District 8 County Commissioner Pettus Read discovered a very unusual happening during this past weekend's tornado. An unex.... Read More

UP, UP, UP--TN Gas Prices Up 8-Cents

Apr 03, 2023 at 01:34 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Tennessee gas prices rise again. This time AAA reports prices across the state moved more expensive again this week--UP a total of eight cents, on average! The&nbs.... Read More

Volunteers Needed In Readyville

Apr 03, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS

 (READYVILLE, TN) Volunteers are needed to help our Readyville neighbors on the Rutherford-Cannon county line return to wholeness. You are also required to check-in to th.... Read More

Smyrna Receives $3.9--Million Infrastructure Grant

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, announced that Smyrna will receive a $3.9 million grant to improve water infra.... Read More

PAWS Rodeo Adoption Fun April 15th!

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County PAWS (Pet Adoption Welfare Services) plans to host a Western Style Rodeo themed throwdown adoption event with several local businesses i.... Read More
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MTE Had Readyville Utility Poles and Lines Restored Within 19-Hours!

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:38 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN) Working as teams is the secret to the miracles that continue to happen after an F-2 tornado swept across Readyville around 2:00 o'clock Saturday (4/1/2023) mo.... Read More

Gov. Lee "Safer Schools, Armed Security"

Apr 03, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) From capitol hill, just one week after the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cam.... Read More

Readyville Tornado and School Safety

Apr 03, 2023 at 09:14 am by WGNS

Readyville Tornado and School Safety with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, and head of the SRO Capt. Brad Harrison.  Volunteers as well as Read.... Read More

TORNADO: Sheriff and County Mayor on WGNS 8:10AM Monday

Apr 02, 2023 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh will be on WGNS Monday morning (8:10-9:00AM) to update the public on the tragic tornado that de.... Read More
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Rutherford County Tornado Rated EF-1 in Eagleville, EF-2 in Readyville

Apr 02, 2023 at 06:35 pm by WGNS

The National Weather Service out of Nashville has had meteorologists in storm battered portions of Middle Tennessee, surveying damage. The preliminary damage survey for the Sa.... Read More

Storm Cleanup Continues While Another System Expected Tuesday / Wednesday

Apr 02, 2023 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

As storm cleanup continues here in Rutherford County from Saturday storms, National Weather Service meteorologists are keeping an eye on the Tuesday/Wednesday time frame for t.... Read More
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County Mayors Carr and Mitchell Seeking TEMA's Help (Aerial Video)

Apr 01, 2023 at 03:13 pm by WGNS

A tornado “wiped out” the Readyville community early Saturday, prompting Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to request a state of emergency request to Gov. Bill Lee..... Read More

Rutherford Co. Schools CLOSED Monday for Students (School Safety Day)

Apr 01, 2023 at 12:50 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will be closed on Monday. Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan Saturday said students will not report Monday as all schools review safety procedures fo.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Light Up the Night for Janae

Apr 01, 2023 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The 17-year old Smyrna High volleyball champion continues to heal after having both legs amputated as a result of a speeding car pushing a vehicle into her. There.... Read More

TBI: 2022 "Use of Force" Deaths

Apr 01, 2023 at 12:04 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calendar year 2022. Ove.... Read More
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TORNADO: "The Corners" Damaged

Apr 01, 2023 at 11:38 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN)  The 1829 Charles Ready home, known as The Corners on Stones River received heavy damage from the early Saturday (4/1/2023) morning tornado that hit Read.... Read More
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Overnight Storms: 10 Homes Destroyed, 30 Homes Damaged

Apr 01, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) At approximately 2:00AM Saturday (4/1/2023) morning Rutherford County Emergency Management started receiving damage reports to the Eagleville and Ready.... Read More

TORNADO: Readyville Market Gone

Apr 01, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS

(EAGLEVILLE, TN)  The Rutherford-Cannon County line was slammed hard by tornadoes that touched down in Readyville and Kittrell. This is the old Readyville gas station and.... Read More

Readyville Mill Destroyed by Tornado

Apr 01, 2023 at 10:19 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN)  The historic Readyville Mill was destroyed by the early Saturday (4/1/2023) morning tornado that touched-down at the Rutherford-Cannon County line. .... Read More
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UPDATE: Tornado Hits Readyville Hard

Apr 01, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN) American Red Cross disaster teams are on the ground and helping those who have been hammered by tornadoes and storms. Locally, Readyville and Kittrell were hi.... Read More