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Rutherford County Narrows List of 9 Recycling Contract Proposals Down to 4 Possibilities

May 26, 2021 at 03:38 pm by WGNS

The local government continues to look for new ways to deal with trash, in an effort to curb the use of the landfill located in the Walterhill area.A total of nine companies.... Read More

Brian Rogers Running For 13th District County Commission

Jul 09, 2018 at 09:48 pm by bryan

(Murfreesboro) Software Developer Brian Rogers announces that he is running for the Rutherford County Commission in District 13 on August 2nd, according to a press release fro.... Read More

NOTICE: Oil Based Paint to be Collected in Murfreesboro on Sept. 28

Sep 12, 2013 at 01:15 am by bryan

Oil-based paint will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, 37130. This col.... Read More

Rape Conviction Confirmed - Murfreesboro Man Added to TN Sex Offender Registry

Jun 16, 2022 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

WGNS confirmed the suspect in a 2020 rape investigation has officially been convicted on two counts of rape. 31-Year-old Joshua D. Walton of Murfreesboro was added to the Se.... Read More

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UPDATE: Warren County Forest Fire Reignites - Arrest Made in Original Fire

Nov 07, 2022 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

(WARREN COUNTY, TENN.) UPDATED - A forest fire in nearby Warren County reignited this past week. Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny, Jr advised that the fire that originally.... Read More

15th Annual Earth Day in 'Boro Set For April 23rd!

Mar 29, 2016 at 10:57 am by bryan

"Recycle, It''s Out Future' is the theme for the 15th Annual Earth Day Celebration around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 10:00 tha.... Read More

Monday Night Recycle Rutherford Focuses On COMPOSTING

Apr 21, 2015 at 02:27 pm by bryan

If you're someone who's thought about composting as a way to improve your garden you'll want to hear an expert tell you all about it at Recycle Rutherford's annual meeting at.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents: Don't Trash Your Tree!

Dec 25, 2013 at 02:11 pm by bryan

Don't put your cut Christmas tree in the landfill, recycle it into mulch. The trees must be cleared of all ornaments, tinsel, garland, and lights prior to being dropped off. T.... Read More

Jennifer Edwards Press Release/Op-Ed: Rutherford County Commission

Jun 19, 2018 at 11:01 pm by bryan

Jennifer Edwards Press Release/Op-EdOur lives are defined by great moments when we decide that it is not only possible to make a difference, but that we are willing to try. Th.... Read More

Re-Cycle Your Christmas Tree

Dec 25, 2018 at 10:14 pm by bryan

Don't trash your Christmas tree in the landfill, recycle it back to nature. When you take the tree to the drop-off location, make certain it is free of tinsel, lights, tree st.... Read More

Oil-based Paint Collected for Proper Disposal Saturday, September 26, 2015

Sep 14, 2015 at 09:29 am by bryan

Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. This c.... Read More

April 29 and 30:Drug Take Back Events

Apr 27, 2022 at 10:46 pm by WGNS

This Friday and Saturday, Prevention Coalition for Success (PC4S), the substance abuse prevention coalition in Rutherford County, will be partnering with Murfreesboro Medical.... Read More

Jefferson Pike will soon be widened after numerous fatality accidents

Jul 25, 2014 at 11:31 am by bryan

Jefferson Pike will soon be widened. However, some say the project is taking place after too many lives have been lost. John Phillips' son Jonathan died in a wreck about 10-ye.... Read More

Smyrna Police Trying to Determine Identity of Suspects in Stolen Spirits Case

Sep 29, 2022 at 09:43 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) Here's a story to lift your spirits... In Smyrna, the police department has released images captured on an in-store security camera of two and possibly th.... Read More

Drug Take Back Events in Rutherford County this Month

Oct 20, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Drug Take Back events are taking place later this month in Murfreesboro and Smyrna. Middle Point Landfill General Manager *Mike Classen told WG.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools ‘Teach Now’ program aims to attract new educators

Jun 20, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teacher.... Read More

MTSU NEWS: Board of Trustees approves flat tuition, fees for upcoming academic year

Jun 14, 2022 at 08:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to keep tuition and program services fees flat for the coming aca.... Read More

Fatal Wednesday Night Shooting At McDonald's

Sep 29, 2022 at 06:33 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At 11:41PM Wednesday (9/28/2022) night, Murfreesboro Police responded to a fatal shooting at McDonald's Restaurant on South Rutherford Boulevard (1716.... Read More

Real Estate Market in Rutherford County is Changing

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

The real estate market continues to do well in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee, but buyers paying $30k, $40k and even $75,000 over an asking price are slowly.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Host Tennessee Promise Service Events

Jun 15, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 39 parks across the state on Saturday, June 25 for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hour.... Read More