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Tragic Incident in Murfreesboro: Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Uncle to Face Trial

Jan 23, 2024 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a disturbing incident that unfolded on August 17, 2020, Carmen De la Cruz, a 28-year-old resident of Murfreesboro, stands accused of fatally stabbing h.... Read More

County Schools Two Hours Late, Option to Close

Jan 22, 2024 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools announced late Monday the intention to open two hours late on Tuesday as we dig out of the winter storm that left several inches of snow and bitter c.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Announces the 5th Annual Storybook Breakfast Fundraiser Presented by MMC Pediatrics

Jan 22, 2024 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - MMC Pediatrics presents the Fifth Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. This year’s event will be held at Overall Creek Elementary S.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Averaging $2.61 Per Gallon - 9th Lowest in TN

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

FREE Radon Kits Available for Your Home Through TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:05 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) encourages residents to identify and address radon problems in their homes, providing free radon test kits thro.... Read More

MAHLE Manufacturing to Host Job Fair for 75 Positions Following Successful Hiring Spree at Close of 2023

Jan 22, 2024 at 06:05 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - After a successful hiring spree that saw over 100 new employees joining its ranks at the close of 2023, MAHLE Manufacturing in Murfreesboro is geari.... Read More
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Icy Roads Remain; Thawing but Very Rainy Week Ahead

Jan 21, 2024 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

Arctic Blast number two didn't allow much melting of the icy roads over the weekend, but warmer weather and rain will begin to wash away the trouble the first part of the week.... Read More

RAA First 2024 Meeting Is Tuesday

Jan 21, 2024 at 10:02 am by WGNS

The first Rutherford Arts Alliance quarterly meeting of the New Year is scheduled for 5:30PM this coming Tuesday evening (1/23/2024) at Liberty Station, 850 NW Broad St. behin.... Read More

VA Hospital and Clinic UPDATES

Jan 20, 2024 at 09:03 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center here in Murfreesboro, as well as the Nashville VA Hospital both continue normal operations. For veterans who get treatments.... Read More

Ram's Melting Snow Roads Report

Jan 20, 2024 at 08:19 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  With the ice melting and more normal temps in the forecast for the coming week, maybe we're sliding back to normal. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy D.... Read More

Remembering Captain Jeff Kuss: Smyrna Launches Memorial Scholarship Program

Jan 19, 2024 at 06:54 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TN - Smyrna is making a meaningful move with the Captain Jeff Kuss, USMC Memorial Scholarship Program, granting $2,000 scholarships to three local high school seniors..... Read More

Treacherous Road Conditions Expected as Freezing Temperatures Grip Middle Tennessee

Jan 19, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Middle Tennessee braces for a frigid weekend, driving conditions are expected to worsen as wet roads transform into icy hazards. The dip in temperat.... Read More

Rutherford County's Economic Fortitude: A Look at the Job Market in 2023

Jan 19, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As we step into the fourth week of 2024, the echoes of a robust job market in 2023 still resonate. The year concluded with another strong jobs report,.... Read More

Shifting Landscape: Homeownership Trends Across Generations in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Jan 19, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - First-time home buyers, especially Millennials and Gen Xers, are facing an uphill battle when it comes to house hunting. This is in part because of a g.... Read More

Trader Joe's Coming To Murfreesboro

Jan 19, 2024 at 09:57 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Trader Joe's grocery is coming to Murfreesboro's Medical Center Parkway area and has already been before the City Planning Commission seeking specialty grocery.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Board Opposes Proposed Education Savings Account Program

Jan 19, 2024 at 06:15 am by Chandelar Williams

The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education recently voiced concerns over Governor Bill Lee's proposed education savings account program. The resolution opposes the legis.... Read More

MLK Breakfast Rescheduled

Jan 18, 2024 at 07:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast that was scheduled for this coming Saturday (1/20) has been moved to the following Saturday (1/27). The start ti.... Read More

MTSU Closed for the Rest of the Week Due to Snow / Cold

Jan 18, 2024 at 01:25 pm by WGNS

The University is closed Friday, January 19th, due to inclement weather. University offices will be closed except for operations essential to public safety and service to.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority Offers Shelter for Katrina-affected Family

Jan 18, 2024 at 01:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Phyllis Pugh is the oldest of six children, born and raised in Mississippi.  Because her father was not in the picture, she was raised by a single moth.... Read More