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New Johnsonville man arrested in connection to 2021 homicide

Oct 05, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS News

A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office has led to indictmen.... Read More

Rutherford County SCAN Program at Sheriff’s Office Presented Award

Oct 05, 2022 at 12:51 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) Caring for Rutherford County senior citizens earned the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network volunteers a Sage Award this past Monday fr.... Read More

UPDATE: Skatepark and BMX Pump-track to be Built in Murfreesboro

Oct 05, 2022 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) The City of Murfreesboro is in the planning stages of building a skatepark and BMX pump-track. Thomas Laird with the Parks and Rec Department told WGNS a de.... Read More
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UPDATE: Middle Tennessee Electric Crews from Rutherford / Wilson Counties Currently in Florida After Hurricane Ian

Oct 04, 2022 at 04:14 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Crews from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) based in Murfreesboro answered the call of duty by heading to areas recently impacted by Hurrican.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Names NICU after Generous Donors Lee and Susan Moss

Oct 04, 2022 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation are celebrating their newly named neonatal intensive care unit aft.... Read More

Theft of Merchandise Case Under Investigation - Do You Know These Two Men?

Oct 04, 2022 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

  (Rutherford County, TN) The community is asked to be on the lookout for two subjects that may be tied to a shoplifting case in Smyrna, TN. According to the Smyrna Poli.... Read More

Murfreesboro Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2022

Oct 04, 2022 at 02:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Jennifer Brown reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time. City property taxes are due.... Read More

New MTSU student success administrator to build on equity efforts for at-risk students

Oct 04, 2022 at 02:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Walter Tarver is ready to make an impact at Middle Tennessee State University. As the newest associate vice provost of Student Success, he is.... Read More

Senior Judge who Served as a Rutherford Co. Circuit Court Judge for 24-Years is One of 5 on the New Rutherford County Board of Juvenile Detention Center Commission

Oct 04, 2022 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a criminal court judge? If you think you have the stomach for such a task, there are a few things one should think about bef.... Read More

Community Leader Mark Pirtle Dies, Age 70

Oct 04, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Midstate community leader Mark Pirtle passed away Monday (10/3/2022) night at the age of 70. The arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced.... Read More

Tennesseans Can Honor a Service Member with their Vote in the Nov. 8 Election

Oct 03, 2022 at 07:25 pm by WGNS News

The Secretary of State’s Honor Vote Program allows Tennesseans to dedicate their vote Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election to a veteran or active-duty member of the.... Read More

$10,500+ Shoplifting Case at a Murfreesboro Jewelry Store

Oct 03, 2022 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) An unknown man allegedly shoplifted to the tune of what many people set aside to spend on a used vehicle. The culprit entered Kay Jewelers on Medical Cente.... Read More

Protecting Rutherford County Schools and Child Custody Issues

Oct 03, 2022 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

Individual schools within the Rutherford County School System continue to protect students from outsiders who should not be paying a visit to a local school…That was co.... Read More

Recognize These Women?

Oct 03, 2022 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro detectives need your help in identifying two women who are believed to be a part of the Felony Lane Gang. Please contact Detective Jessi.... Read More

Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs Available in Tennessee - Job Fairs Held Weekly in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2022 at 12:40 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Currently, there 385,622 job openings in Tennessee. According to the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, 163 new job openings were posted.... Read More

Smyrna and Murfreesboro Record the Lowest Unemployment Figures in Rutherford Co. for August of 2022

Oct 03, 2022 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Every county in Tennessee experienced lower unemployment rates in August, according to data released by the Department of Lab.... Read More

87% OF SURVEYED HOTELS REPORT STAFFING SHORTAGES

Oct 03, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Eighty-seven percent.... Read More

UPDATED: A look at the latest health department scores at local restaurants in Rutherford County

Oct 02, 2022 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) We all enjoy a good meal at a local eatery, it’s what makes going out on the town fun! From date nights to dinner with the kids, din.... Read More

Giant HEALTH EXPO This Thursday At St. Clair Center

Oct 02, 2022 at 11:40 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) The title of ‘Senior Citizen’ no longer brings to mind the seniors we once thought of as ‘old’ or ‘worn-out.’  .... Read More
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Enjoy Retirement Smyrna Police Chief Arnold!

Oct 01, 2022 at 06:21 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA)  After 33-years, former Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold now has more grandfather time. His final day on the clock was Sunday, October 2, 2022.  Chief.... Read More