In checking the first round of 154 JC Penny stores set to close, the local store in Murfreesboro's Stones River Town Center has been spared. The retail giant has a long history in Murfreesboro.
Proposed Bill could lead to lawsuits if a person is denied the right to go armed in TN
A proposed bill dealing with the right to bear arms is receiving a lot of attention in Tennessee right now. The bill in question spells out the right to pursue civil action against others and government officials if the right to possess a gun is violated or if a gun is seized for any number of days.
A new public park officially opens at 4:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, June 17th in Smyrna. Smyrna Mayor Esther Reed and other dignitaries will cut the ribbon for the new Cedar Stone Community Park.
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Murfreesboro man on several charges, including fabricating evidence and electronic tracking of a vehicle.
The City of Murfreesboro will present its annual fireworks display from a new location this year to celebrate Independence Day July 4. Although there will be no official venue with games, music or food, organizers are planning virtual activities leading up to the show through WGNS.
Kittrell Volunteer Fire Dept. Resuming Ham Breakfast Fundraiser
Kittrell has resumed their Country Ham Breakfast and the next one is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 6AM to 10AM.
In Coffee County, the Tullahoma Police Department is investigating a shooting that allegedly took place inside the Tullahoma Northgate Mall on Thursday (6/4/2020).
The Rutherford Arts Alliance will be holding it's monthly meeting at 3:00 o'clock this coming Tuesday afternoon. Since the COVID-19 issue still has not been resolved, the Arts Alliance is conducting a VIRTUAL MEETING that will be streamed live on FaceBook.
Mitchell Mote, who you hear on Thursday's Lawn and Garden Show via the WGNS Airwaves, has put together a video to help local residents with their landscaping.
Numbers from the Tennessee Department of Health are updated daily at 2pm. We have links to Rutherford County specific data here.
60-Year-old Randy Alan McDonald was apprehended after a 20 year old woman filed a report that he touched himself and then touched her.
Murfreesboro Police later gathered security camera footage that captured two females believed to have used the stolen credit cards.
The TSSAA Legislative Council held a special called meeting on Thursday, June 4 to discuss the summer Dead Period. While some felt that the Dead Period has been made superfluous due to the COVID-19 pandemic response, the motion to make changes to the 2020 Dead Period failed by a vote of 6-6. The Dead Period is from Monday, June 22 through Sunday, July 5.
The principals at Riverdale High School and Christiana Elementary have had their contracts rescinded.
Rockvale Middle School physical education teacher and head football coach Torey Patterson
The Doug Young Educator of the Month from NewsRadio WGNS spotlights Siegel High Librarian & Media Specialist Debbie Butler. It's sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street, L&K Trophies and Toot's Good Food and Fun.
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