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Walter Hill Elementary Celebrated 100-Years on Saturday!

Aug 10, 2024 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Walter Hill Elementary School at 6309 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro held its 100th Anniversary celebration on Saturday (8/10/2024). Principal.... Read More

Drug and Pill Drop Off THIS SATURDAY

Apr 29, 2016 at 09:00 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joins the Drug Enforcement Administration for a program this Saturday that gives Tennesseans a chance to rid their homes of potentially d.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Hall CLOSED to public at noon Friday

Jan 10, 2025 at 11:59 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - City Hall will close to the public at noon on Friday, Dec. 10, but limited staffing will continue to maintain offices in most departments, including Wa.... Read More

Home School Dual Enrollment "Open House" at Motlow Campus in Smyrna

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:06 pm by WGNS

Motlow College will host two open house events for home school students on July 21st and 22nd (Thursday and Friday). The event will focus on dual enrollment opportunities fo.... Read More

TDEC to Accept Applications for Food Waste Management Grants

May 03, 2017 at 09:14 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today the availability of grant funding for food waste diversion. The Division of Solid Waste Manage.... Read More

Op-Ed: "Abuse of Power, Held Accountable"

Jun 11, 2020 at 07:09 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) This op-ed article was sparked by this question from a local resident dealing with abuse of power and being held accountable. I am writing to you today to ask.... Read More

Riverdale High School promotes wrestling with special in-school event

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) This week, the Warriors of Riverdale High School faced off against the Raiders of Spring Hill during a special in-school match. “Our goal of the.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro aft.... Read More

Snow Patrol Report for Tuesday

Feb 08, 2016 at 11:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

The NewsRadio WGNS Snow Patrol Report looks at closings, cancellations and schedule changes of events due to winter weather for Friday, January 22nd. Warming Shelter and Col.... Read More

UPDATE: New Murfreesboro golf course to be built on 14-acres near Medical Center Parkway

Feb 14, 2013 at 08:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

Plans for a new 6-hole golf course are progressing right now and the city needs your help in making this new course possible. You may recall in January, the Murfr.... Read More

MTSU faculty, students publish innovative science communication research with $10K in internal grants

Aug 11, 2022 at 05:16 pm by WGNS

PHOTO: Biology education researchers and students from Middle Tennessee State University’s Social Perceptions of Science lab research the public’s attitudes toward.... Read More

Apply NOW For TDEC "Food Waste" Grants

May 06, 2017 at 10:46 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today the availability of grant funding for food waste diversion. The Division of Solid Waste Managem.... Read More

New Police Chief and New Staff Attorney for the Town of Smyrna Hit the Pavement on Tuesday, November 29th

Dec 02, 2022 at 01:53 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Brian D. Hercules, Town Manager, announced Jason King has been hired as a staff attorney. King assumed the position in his new role for Smyrna on Novem.... Read More

Special THP Operation with Other Agencies Aim to Curb Fatal Accidents

Jul 13, 2022 at 07:27 pm by WGNS

Are you planning to getaway before the end of summer? A lot of families are traveling by car to their vacation destination this year, after hearing about a large number of f.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him. Today.... Read More

Lee Ann and Bart Walker to serve as Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

Dec 03, 2022 at 01:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO– After years of serving as parade coordinators, Lee Ann and Bart Walker will serve as Grand Marshals of the 2022 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade. With th.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Environmental Violations, SNAP Delays, and Murfreesboro’s Community Milestones | Oct. 28, 2025

Oct 28, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Point Landfill Faces Seventh Violation: Murfreesboro officials file.... Read More

Rutherford County Solid Waste Holiday Plans

Dec 18, 2021 at 06:03 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Rutherford County Solid Waste is advising residents of schedule adjustments for the upcoming holidays while encouraging mindfulness of recycling optio.... Read More

Rutherford County School System is the Fastest Growing System in Tennessee - Salary Study to be Conducted to Prepare for Continued Growth

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have announced plans to move forward with an employee salary study. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said a third-party vendor will oversee.... Read More

Political Beat: Commissioner Jack Black Says he will Run Again

Feb 13, 2014 at 09:12 am by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Commissioner Jack Black has confirmed that he will run again and seek re-election in the local race... Black has been a commissioner since 2002. UPDATE:.... Read More