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New Road Near Hospital To REDUCE Congested Traffic--Opens Mid January

Sep 30, 2023 at 01:02 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The City of Murfreesboro is constructing a new roadway and it will create another way to get routine as well as emergency traffic around the medical offices and.... Read More

Suspect Charged with Multiple Rape Charges, More Victims Possible

Sep 30, 2023 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN  - A stable owner was charged with multiple counts of rape of a teenaged girl after an extensive investigation, a Rutherford County Sheriff&rs.... Read More
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Macon, Music & Mules--Daily through Sunday

Sep 30, 2023 at 08:26 am by WGNS

(SHELBYVILLE) Macon, Music & Mules is creating toe-tapp'n fun every day through Sunday. It's at the Cooper Steel Arena at the Walking Horse Showgrounds in neighboring Shel.... Read More

MTSU Students Build Walls and Hope for a Future Homeowner

Sep 29, 2023 at 04:40 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is thrilled to partner with MTSU and Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Assoc. on a Panel Build where over.... Read More

Calling all Golfers for the 13th Annual Turkey Tee Off - For the Child Advocacy Center

Sep 29, 2023 at 04:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — “The Child Advocacy Center is calling all golfers for the 13th annual Turkey Tee Off,” announced Child Advocacy Center Leadership Tea.... Read More

MTSU's Baldwin Photographic Gallery Hosts Exhibit Documenting Mississippi Blues

Sep 29, 2023 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Photojournalist and Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Bill Steber takes a visual and interactive journey into the world of D.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County's Proposed Forensic Center

Sep 29, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - UPDATE: In late August, funding provided by the State of Tennessee fell through for a proposed forensic center in Rutherford County, but that doesn.... Read More

City Burn Ban for Recreational Fires Lifted; Fires that Require a City Permit and County Open Burning Ban Still in Effect

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted the burn ban for recreational fires and other fires that do.... Read More

Outdoor Theater Becomes Reality at Smyrna Elementary School

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TENN - Friday, August 25th finally arrived! It may have been warm but the sun was shining! It was the day that students could use their new Outdoor Amphitheate.... Read More

Stolen Pickup Truck in Smyrna Remains Under Investigation

Sep 29, 2023 at 01:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - In Smyrna, investigators are trying to determine who stole a pickup truck from a Lowe's parking lot. In fact, the Smyrna Police Department is seeking any info.... Read More

Assistant Chief Tim Swann Retires After 33-Years with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Sep 29, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – It has been said if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.  If that’s true, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Depart.... Read More

TBI: Groundbreaking for Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

TBI Director David Rausch was part of the groundbreaking this week for the MALETA (Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy) campus, the new state-of-the-art training f.... Read More

Rutherford County Continues to Have Low Unemployment Rate - Smyrna Maintains Lowest Rate in County

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS Teams Up with BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters”

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN. - With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. PAWS.... Read More

Dr. Kay Martin named Rutherford County Schools Deputy Director

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Dr. Kay Martin (above photo) will serve as deputy director of Rutherford County Schools, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. .... Read More

Proposal for County Property Assessors to Reappraise Properties Every 2-Years, Instead of Every 4-Years

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – As Middle Tennessee counties continue to prosper, the services provided by local government offices inevitably grows. A sizable portion of fu.... Read More

PlanRutherford Community Workshops Announced

Sep 28, 2023 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Rutherford County officials are excited to announce a series of community workshops scheduled in October as part of the ongoing PlanRutherford initiative.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Names 2023–2024 Commonwealth Society

Sep 28, 2023 at 01:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is elated to introduce the 2023–2024 members of the Rutherford Foundation Commonwealth Society.... Read More

Buyer Beware: Stolen Camper in Nearby Warren County, TN

Sep 28, 2023 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY,  TN - If you're looking through classified ads for a new camper, be cautious not to buy one that is stolen. Evidently,  this is an ongoing problem t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Saturday Murder in Nashville

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:10 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TENN - The investigation into a murder that occurred this past Saturday in Nashville,  has led to the arrest of a Murfreesboro man. According to Metro Nashvill.... Read More