One person was killed early Tuesday morning when they changed lanes and wrecked on I-24 near I-840 in Rutherford County.
The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds through the Department of Revenue directly to small businesses that qualify.
More news on COVID-19 in Rutherford County... Now, 21 inmates being held in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center along with 3 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
There have been four additional deaths in Rutherford County due to COVID-19, as reported by the Tennessee Department of Health. Total deaths here now stand at 27.
Numbers from the Tennessee Department of Health are updated daily at 2pm. We have links to Rutherford County specific data here.
Murfreesboro Mayor talks about the use of tear gas and more during protesting Sunday
Elected officials across the country have made statements on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota in recent days and here in Murfreesboro, Mayor Shane McFarland commented...
About an hour South East of Murfreesboro, the City of Winchester has received an application to protest from the city limits in Decherd to the Franklin County Square on Saturday, June 6, according to the Winchester Police Department.
UPDATE: Lisa Marchesoni with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office told WGNS NEWS, "They approached deputies stationed at the entrance of the Sheriff's Office and talked with the deputies. It was a peaceful protest with no incidents or arrests."
EDITORIAL: "While Tennessee has an imperfect track record on the issue of civil rights, we should be proud of our state. Because we know that while our citizens may argue amongst ourselves, debate issues, and drag our feet, in the end, we usually get it right."
"Poll officials are the backbone of successful elections across Tennessee," said Secretary Hargett. "By raising your hand to become a poll official, you will have a front-row seat to democracy during early voting and on Election Day."
Murfreesboro Mayor Briefing 6-1-20
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland held a media briefing Monday (6-1-20) to discuss the latest COVID-19 news and the Sunday protest in the city.
The MTSU Creamery already has a presence in downtown Murfreesboro. It soon will have an even "larger" one -- at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market this summer.
Tennesseans who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed their families now have a new resource to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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