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THP: Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident on Midland Road

May 02, 2023 at 11:37 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee State Troopers remain on the look-out for a driver who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred directly off of Midland Road. The incident.... Read More

UPDATED: Senators Reeves and White announces $14.2 million in water infrastructure grants for Rutherford County

May 02, 2023 at 11:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) and Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) today announced three cities in Rutherford County will receive.... Read More

Smyrna Kid's Safety Day is This Saturday

May 02, 2023 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN -This Saturday in Smyrna, the town is holding "Kid's Safety Day." May 6th marks the 6th year for the annual event. That said, join Smyrna Fire, Smyrna Police, Smy.... Read More

General Assembly approves budget amendment to raise the pay for Direct Support Professionals to $15 per hour

May 02, 2023 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Representative Patsy Hazlewood (R-Signal Mountain) filed FY 2024 budget amendments that secure $16.3 million to increase the pay for Direct.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Fell Victim to a Sophisticated Criminal Cyberattack

May 02, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

See our updated article HERE MURFREESBORO, TENN. – UPDATED MAY 3, 2023: Murfreesboro Medical Clinic remains CLOSED on Wednesday after a recent criminal cy.... Read More

Local Lawmakers Talk About a Proposed Impact Fee for Rutherford County and the State's 2023-2024 Budget

Apr 28, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS Action Line, we talked to State Representatives Charlie Baum, Mike Sparks and Tim Rudd. Today, they discussed the budget, Rutherford County’s proposed.... Read More

UPDATE: Home Loans at Less Than 3% Interest for Homeowners Impacted by Storms on March 31 and April 1

Apr 27, 2023 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford / Cannon County, TN – WGNS has an update from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about assistance that is available for home and business owne.... Read More

Blackburn Bill Seeks To Honor Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds With Congressional Gold Medal

Apr 27, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to East Tennessee nati.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Cities to Receive Over $14-Million in Funding for Water Projects

Apr 26, 2023 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced Wednesday 102 grants totaling $232,709,981 from the state’s American.... Read More

Art Installation Dedication at Gateway Island Trail Featuring Mosaic Benches

Apr 26, 2023 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Gateway Island is set to unveil its latest art installation, a set of beautiful mosaic benches created by Sherri Warner Hunter, author and mixed-.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating Lowe's Shoplifting Case

Apr 26, 2023 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Another shoplifting incident is under investigation in Murfreesboro and police need the communities help in identifying a subject who was caught on a securi.... Read More

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Main Street Murfreesboro: Downtown Saturday Market to begin May 6

Apr 25, 2023 at 03:04 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit, 501c3 has been focused on economic development, design, and promotions of the historic downtown business district for.... Read More

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Creative Southern Comfort Served in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2023 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - (Listen to the entire newscast above) After working in the Tech industry for about 30-years and retiring 7-years ago, Rutherford County resident Adam Barnes decid.... Read More

Research: 7,600+ Seniors in Rutherford County have Trouble Walking

Apr 24, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Recently released research shows that 24.8% of seniors in the Rutherford County area live alone. While individual cities like Murfreesboro, Smyrna, L.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor on New Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) New gadgets and the constant reminder of how today’s technology can help all of us do things faster, better or easier are bombarding all of us 24-hour.... Read More

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First Graduating Class of the Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department

Apr 24, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department is continuing their growth with new fire stations and firefighters. After going through a vet.... Read More

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Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village - Photos from the Annual Event held on Saturday (04/22/23) in Murfreesboro

Apr 22, 2023 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Pioneer Days was this past Saturday in Rutherford County. The annual event was held at Cannonsburgh Village on Saturday (April 22 2023). Both young and.... Read More

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