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Saturday: Construction Crews Hit Gas Line, Thompson Lane Had Evacuation

May 11, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After almost 10-hours of being closed, Thompson Lane reopened to traffic shortly before 10 o'clock Saturday night (5/11/2024). The problem began around 11:0.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Other Locations Face Cybersecurity Crisis, Disrupting Some Patient Care

May 10, 2024 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A significant cybersecurity breach has impacted Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and several other locations, affecting doctors' abilities to.... Read More

Free Clean-Up Help Available After Storms Hit Rutherford County

May 10, 2024 at 10:53 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Rutherford County and other nearby areas grapple with the aftermath of severe weather and tornadoes, the State Emergency Operations.... Read More
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Rutherford County Farmers' Market open for the season!

May 10, 2024 at 07:23 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Farmers' Market is now officially open for the new season. In fact, it will be open every Tuesday and Friday mornings now through the.... Read More
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Prayer Vigil for Dr. Jimmy Sullivan and Family

May 09, 2024 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN - There was standing room only at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon (5/9/2024) as a massive cross-section of the community met in front of the Rutherfor.... Read More

MPRD: Stay OFF Greenways--Dangerous!

May 09, 2024 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Severe flooding in Murfreesboro prompted the complete closure of all Greenway trails earlier in the week, according to the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation.... Read More

RCS Schools Remain CLOSED on Friday / MCS OPEN

May 09, 2024 at 11:41 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Schools will remain CLOSED on Friday. Murfreesboro City Schools are OPEN Friday.  RCS' Chief Communications Officer J.... Read More

Storm Slams WGNS...AM 1450 "Silenced"--Engineers Rebuilding

May 09, 2024 at 06:58 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The storm that twisted through Maury County with a death reported there, and then to Eagleville and Christiana where injuries were reported. Then.... Read More

Tennessee Has A FIRST That Will Shock You!

May 08, 2024 at 09:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Mayor Shane McFarland warned residents that we are in storm season--both tornadoes as well as flooding.     McFarland had some surprising stati.... Read More

9/11 Pentagon Survivor Earns MTSU Award

May 08, 2024 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - U.S. Air Force veteran Bill Lickman not only survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., his actions led thousands of.... Read More

Give Blood to RED CROSS, You Never Know When We'll Have An Emergency!

May 07, 2024 at 07:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - When every second counts, blood products play a crucial role in providing lifesaving care. The American Red Cross urges the public.... Read More

Murfreesboro Offers TWO Scan Days FRIDAY (May 2 and 9)

May 01, 2024 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month in May by hosting two “Community Scanning Day” events. &n.... Read More

RCFR Crews Battle Dump Truck Blaze, Prioritize Environment Protection

Apr 17, 2024 at 03:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Ruherford County, TN - Earlier today, the Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) sprang into action in response to a report of a dump truck engulfed in flames. Engine 51, Engine.... Read More

Spring Road Ramblings With Ram

Apr 13, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Spring is again "in the air", and it's time to soak-in the weather. Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran checks his com.... Read More

RCS Comments On Library Book Removals

Apr 09, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS attempts to give all views about issues that impact this community. In response to the recent allegations regarding the removal of library books w.... Read More

Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley Retires After Distinguished Service

Apr 07, 2024 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro celebrates the retirement of Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention, Gary Farley, who has dedicatedly served the community since 2018..... Read More

Earth Day: “Think Green: Planet vs. Plastics”

Mar 20, 2024 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County’s 23rd Annual Earth Day is about a month away. It will be around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse on Saturday, April 20,.... Read More

Schneider Electric Invests $85 Million in Smyrna, Tennessee Manufacturing Expansion

Mar 18, 2024 at 10:50 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital automation and energy management, has announced bold plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence in Smyrna, Tenn.... Read More

Ram's Spring Road Report for Spring Driving

Mar 16, 2024 at 07:10 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) This coming Tuesday (3/19/2024) is the first day of spring. With daffodils blooming and trees budding, Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balacha.... Read More

NOTICE: Thompson Lane Morning Traffic Issues This Monday Possibly Through March 15

Mar 04, 2024 at 04:55 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) advises caution for Murfreesboro motorists starting Monday, March 4, and possibly continuing through Friday, March 15, as its co.... Read More