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Ram's Early Spring Road Forecast

Feb 24, 2024 at 10:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A mix of daytime highs ranging from the 70s to the mid 50s over the next week may create some traffic challenges around construction zones, especially since two.... Read More

Police Commend Smyrna Officers for Halting International Vehicle Theft Ring

Feb 24, 2024 at 09:49 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police Department Commends Officers and Communication Personnel for Disrupting International Vehicle Theft Ring   In a recent development, Smyrna Po.... Read More
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Old Bank Building Collapses In Downtown Shelbyville

Feb 24, 2024 at 07:19 am by WGNS

(SHELBYVILLE) An old two-story structure on W. Depot Street in downtown Shelbyville quietly became a memory around 1:00 o’clock Friday afternoon (2/23/2024). The buildin.... Read More
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Christy-Huston Awards $195K Grant to Journeys in Community Living

Feb 24, 2024 at 06:12 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Christy-Houston Foundation awarded a $195,000 grant to Journeys in Community Living. The funds will help the nonprofit agency continue to provide transporta.... Read More

City Construction Projects and Roadwork Updates: February 25 - March 2

Feb 23, 2024 at 05:08 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - City Construction Projects from February 25th to March 2nd   Note to Drivers: Avoid Certain Roads Due to Ongoing Projects   As various constru.... Read More

MTSU Students Package 15,000 Meals to Combat Food Scarcity

Feb 23, 2024 at 04:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU students recently joined forces with Meals of Hope for a significant initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity within the campus community and bey.... Read More

Smyrna Traffic Alert: Intersection Closure at Nissan Drive and Bent Tree Drive

Feb 23, 2024 at 04:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Traffic Update: The intersection of Nissan Drive and Bent Tree Drive is CLOSED following a semi-truck accident being investigated by the Smyrna Police Department..... Read More

NGATN Tennessee State Conference: Celebrating 100 Years of Service to Tennessee Guardsmen

Feb 23, 2024 at 01:08 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - The National Guard Association of Tennessee (NGATN) is hosting the Tennessee State Conference from February 22nd to 24th, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in Mur.... Read More

Tennessee Workers' Compensation Conference: Shaping the Future of Workplace Wellness

Feb 23, 2024 at 12:45 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Registration is now open for the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, slated to take place from June 12-14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilto.... Read More

Smyrna Driving Force of Elections as Residents Decide to Continue or End their Criminal Courts

Feb 23, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The Town of Smyrna, the sole municipality in Rutherford County to preside over criminal court cases within its limits, is contemplating a signi.... Read More

Join the Cause: Special Kids Race Raises Funds for Children with Special Needs

Feb 23, 2024 at 10:12 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - The 13th Annual Special Kids Race is set to take place on Saturday, March 9, aiming to raise funds for the Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center.  .... Read More

Central Magnet School Students Win Top Prize at MTSU Entrepreneurship Fair

Feb 23, 2024 at 09:43 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Three sophomores from Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro emerged victorious at Middle Tennessee State University’s 2024 High School Entrepreneurshi.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Board Takes Action on New Properties and Social Media Lawsuit

Feb 23, 2024 at 09:33 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - During its Feb. 22 meeting, the Rutherford County Schools board made significant decisions regarding the acquisition of new school properties and legal.... Read More

Retirement Celebration Honors Rosie Faulk's 24-Year Dedication to Sheriff's Office

Feb 22, 2024 at 04:26 pm by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - Administrative Supervisor Rosie Faulk was honored for her 24-1/2 years of dedicated service to the Sheriff’s Office during her retirement ceremon.... Read More

Smyrna Authorities Seek Public's Help in Identifying Suspect in Dollar General Store Fire Incident

Feb 22, 2024 at 04:13 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna's Fire and Police Investigator is seeking to identify the woman in the image below, taken on February 21, 2024. This individual was present at.... Read More

Community Comes Together for Successful Baby Basics Sort-a-Thon

Feb 22, 2024 at 12:30 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - The Baby Basics Sort-a-Thon, which took place on February 15, 2024, at Patterson Park Community Center, exceeded expectations by providing essential items f.... Read More

Rutherford County High Schools Embrace Synthetic Turf for Football Fields

Feb 22, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

  CORRECTED and UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - In a move signaling a significant upgrade to sports facilities across Rutherford County, several local high schools have.... Read More

MTSU Alumnus Andy Womack Receives Prestigious Awards for Business and Education Contributions

Feb 22, 2024 at 11:25 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU alum Andy Womack garners additional accolades as he is recognized by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce as Business Legend of the Year and honor.... Read More

Call to Community Engagement: Board and Advisory Committee Openings in Town of Smyrna

Feb 22, 2024 at 09:32 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna is currently seeking candidates to fill vacant positions on various boards and advisory committees. This presents an excellent opportunity for.... Read More

Mobile Phone Outages Disrupt Emergency Communications in Rutherford County and Beyond as Issues Persist for Multiple Cellphone Providers

Feb 22, 2024 at 09:16 am by Chandelar Williams

UPDATE: Since the news of an outage was first reported,  much of AT&T has been restored,  along with outages reported by other phone providers across the U.S. ho.... Read More