Unemployment Numbers for Tennessee Remains Unchanged

Mar 02, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee started 2023 with continued low unemployment, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for Januar.... Read More

Free Bare-Root Tree Seedlings from the Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners. Weather permitting, they.... Read More

Choice Lanes Continue to be an Idea for Commuters Between Murfreesboro and Nashville

Feb 28, 2023 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Traffic continues to be a concern in the growing area of Middle Tennessee, but more specifically in Rutherford County. To better handle traffic congestion, the idea of buildin.... Read More

Rutherford County Government Employees and Private Sector Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity

Feb 28, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Government has received donations totaling nearly $17,000 to pack and distribute meals to families facing food insecurity. Accor.... Read More

Support the Child Advocacy Center at the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children!

Feb 27, 2023 at 07:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – “Calling all sponsors!” announced Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. “Help us celebrate National Child Abus.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are on the Low End

Feb 27, 2023 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

TBI: Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft - Impersonating Licensed Professional

Feb 27, 2023 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, c.... Read More

Great Granddaughter of the 28th Tennessee Governor from Rutherford County Dies

Feb 27, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The great granddaughter of the 28th Tennessee Governor who lived in Rutherford County recently passed away. 93-Year-old Mary Hoover Johnson,.... Read More

Listen to Saturday's Death Notices: WGNS Posts the Daily Obituaries for Rutherford County

Feb 25, 2023 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at the death notices for Saturday, February 25, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Rutherford County Committee Prepares to Distribute Opioid Settlement Funds

Feb 24, 2023 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County - TN - The Rutherford Opioid Board (ROB) is ready to distribute funds to local Community Partners including nonprofit charitable organizations, any chamber o.... Read More

New Bill Focuses on Gender Dysphoria Treatment, Hormone Treatment for Minors in Tennessee

Feb 23, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee - The ACLU fears a newly proposed law could hurt transgender youth who are under the age of 18 in Tennessee.   On Thursday, the Tennessee Senate passed Se.... Read More

New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Teen robotics prodigies compete for awards, state championship at MTSU

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Straight-A high school student Addy Henninger looked toward studying physics in college until she discovered robotics about two years ago afte.... Read More

2nd Annual Boro Prom a Huge Success

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – On February 11, Murfreesboro showed up in their best 80’s attire and danced their high tops off to the best music from the decade, a.... Read More

Missing Kayaker Located in Percy Priest Lake after Overturning

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, TN) A missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake in La Vergne. According to officials, witnesses called 911 at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday after seei.... Read More

Local Professors Study Education in Prisons and how it Reduces Recidivism

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. Th.... Read More

Rental Prices in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Tennessee is in the top ten tier of states that reported significant changes in monthly residential rental prices for apartments and homes. When comp.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools CLOSED on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Due to Weather Threats

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have closed all county operated schools for Thursday, February 16th, due to weather. Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.... Read More

MTE Named 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Feb 15, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2023 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to urban forestry in the.... Read More

Local Tip Leads to Felony Drug Charges and Seizure of Cocaine and Marijuana

Feb 15, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

Two Rutherford County residents are facing felony drug and weapons charges after the Rutherford County Narcotics Unit acted on a citizen tip. Narcotics detectives conducted.... Read More