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Mayor Says Legislative Change Could Challenge Rutherford County's Financial Planning

May 28, 2024 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County continues to experience rapid growth, and with the passage of Senate Bill 2261 and House Bill 2426 the county can increase the s.... Read More

Governor Lee Signs Underage Abortion Trafficking Act

May 28, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Right to Life expressed gratitude to Governor Bill Lee for signing into law HB1895/SB1971, known as the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act. This new legislation aims.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy to Receive National Innovation Award

May 28, 2024 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and the National Road Safety Foundation announced that they will present their&n.... Read More

Five Rutherford County Students Make Dean’s List at Maryville College and Receive Diplomas During Commencement Ceremony

May 28, 2024 at 09:32 am by WGNS News

Five students from Rutherford County made the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. The college is a nationally-ran.... Read More

SRO Chad Dodson's Book with Daughter Caitlin Helps to Calm Students' Dental Fears

May 28, 2024 at 09:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - When SRO Chad Dodson learned Lascassas Elementary School students were scared to go to the dentist, so he and his daughter, Caitlin, wrote a book to so.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Update: Current Trends in TN and Historical Comparison’s

May 28, 2024 at 06:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More

One Shot to Death in Williamson County

May 27, 2024 at 09:09 am by WGNS News

  In nearby Williamson County, Franklin Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night in the McKay’s Mill area. One person was killed. P.... Read More

AAA: The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Have Begun

May 27, 2024 at 08:53 am by WGNS News

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a.... Read More

NOW is last chance to walk Exchange Club's "Healing Field"...Closing Ceremony 6PM

May 27, 2024 at 08:51 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - NOW is last chance to walk the Exchange Club's "Flags of Remembrance, Healing Field". Do not let this Memorial Day pass without walking through the fie.... Read More

LWV Forum: County School Board

May 27, 2024 at 05:07 am by Bart

Murfreesboro, TN – At 6:00 o’clock Wednesday evening, June 5, 2024, the League of Women Voters will have a POLITICAL FORUM in the historic Rutherford County Courth.... Read More

Dr. Sullivan Says "School Choice is Great, Make The Rules Equal...They are both Public Schools"

May 27, 2024 at 04:51 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Director Jimmy Sullivan commented about charter schools in social media, “This SHOULD NOT be political but it ha.... Read More

Friday Bank Robbery In La Vergne

May 25, 2024 at 02:40 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - Around 4:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (5/24/2024), Regions Bank in La Vergne was robbed. La Vergne Police told WGNS that the subject entered the facility at 50.... Read More

You Might Be A "First Family of Rutherford County"

May 25, 2024 at 11:13 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Are you one of Rutherford County's "FIRST FAMILIES"? Many are members of this prestigious group and do not realize it. The Historical Research Center'.... Read More

When Will The Lovely CICADAS SONG End?

May 25, 2024 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Despite the confusion, the singing cicadas in Rutherford County only have a few more musical notes to share.   The volume swelling up and down is.... Read More

Murfreesboro Awarded "GREEN GRANT"

May 25, 2024 at 09:31 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Heart of Tennessee is awarded a GREEN GRANT from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry. In fact, Murfreesboro is one of a do.... Read More

Ram's Late Spring Road Advisory

May 25, 2024 at 08:41 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Mixed weather continues with sunshine and clouds, scattered with storms. That creates challenges for construction crews and in-turn surprises for Boro' moor.... Read More

Tribute to Asher Sullivan & Family

May 25, 2024 at 08:09 am by WGNS

Christiana, TN - A private family service was held for Asher Sullivan on Friday (5/24/2024) after he was treated for more than a week in Nashville at the Monroe Carell Jr. Chi.... Read More

Do You Know This Woman? Call MPD!

May 25, 2024 at 07:51 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest. Detective Shan Harris told WGNS that this person is in a surveillance pictu.... Read More

Spring Fling: Eagleville Baseball State Champs (3-peat) & Stewarts Creek Softball Runner Up; 145 Prep Events Broadcast

May 24, 2024 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

Of the many Rutherford County state champions crowned during Spring Fling, the spring sports TSSAA championships, Eagleville baseball and Stewarts Creek softball made history..... Read More

Annual Memorial Day Healing Fields to Feature 400+ American Flags in Murfreesboro

May 24, 2024 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  REMINDER -THIS WEEKEND: MURFREESBORO, TN - Observed annually on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day holds significant historical importance in the United States..... Read More