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MTSU will Close Friday Due to Inclement Weather

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to inclement weather. University offices will be closed except for oper.... Read More

Smyrna Closes Town Offices Friday Due to Winter Storm

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

Due to the inclement weather forecast, all town offices including Smyrna Town Hall, Smyrna Courts, Smyrna Golf Course, Smyrna Event Center and the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Cen.... Read More

⏩ Rutherford County & Murfreesboro City Schools CLOSED Friday and Have Fun with the Announcement!

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools decide to close on Friday due to the winter storm. Both districts have a little fun making the announcement. Check out the vide.... Read More

❄️Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rutherford County: 4-8" of Snowfall Expected Friday❄️

Jan 09, 2025 at 03:18 pm by Rutherford Weather

Rutherford County, TN — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rutherford County and other parts of Middle Tennessee, in effect from Fri.... Read More

County Mayor Carr Closes Non-24 Hour Government Offices Friday

Jan 09, 2025 at 03:07 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Out of employee safety during the forecast severe winter weather conditions, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has closed County offices on Friday (1/10/2025.... Read More

La Vergne's Non-Emergency Offices Closed Friday

Jan 09, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - All La Vergne city offices will be closed Friday (1/10/2025) due to the winter storm forecast for the mid-state. Emergency services and public works crews are.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Homeowner Evacuates Safely, But Pets Die in Residential Fire

Jan 09, 2025 at 09:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — An overnight fire in a local neighborhood has left a family in mourning after their three dogs perished in the blaze. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue respond.... Read More

Beware: Scammers Think You’ll Pay Bond at Bitcoin Kiosks

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In case you were wondering, U.S. District Courts are definitely not in the business of asking people to pay bond payments at Bitcoin kiosks. Shoc.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Winter Weather Closure

Jan 08, 2025 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Due to the anticipated winter weather, all VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed Jan. 10 &.... Read More

Building the Future: School Director Jimmy Sullivan Discusses New High School Plans and More in Rutherford County

Jan 08, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the Rutherford County School System negotiates land purchases for constructing a new high school, the costs associated with building.... Read More

Video Update on Friday's Expected Snow

Jan 08, 2025 at 07:22 pm by Rutherford Weather

Bryan Barrett shares an update on Friday's winter storm.

Red Cross Responds as Winter Weather Causes Blood Drive Cancellations, Power Outages, Dangerous Conditions

Jan 08, 2025 at 05:13 pm by Bryan Barrett

STATEWIDE — A major winter storm covering a large part of the country is impacting millions of people in the U.S., a situation expected to continue as a n.... Read More

⏩ Rutherford County Schools to Make Decision on Closings Before Friday's Snow

Jan 08, 2025 at 04:16 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Rutherford County Schools got creative in their announcement about Friday's expected snow and whether kids and staff will have the day off (see video). Dir.... Read More

▶️ Stewarts Creek band seeks support for D.C. trip

Jan 08, 2025 at 12:51 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Stewarts Creek High School marching band was recently selected to perform in the 60th Inaugural Presidential Parade of President Donald J. Trump and Vice Presid.... Read More

A Tale of Two Press Conferences: A Commentary in Professionalism by Dr. Larry Burriss

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Examining and contrasting is an efficient tool for journalism professors, and it’s also important for students to understand news coverage and all that goes.... Read More

City Workshop: Daylighting of Town Creek and New Murfreesboro Sports Authority to Sell Advertising Campaigns and Naming Rights Within Local Parks

Jan 08, 2025 at 12:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Picture yourself at a child’s t-ball game, where a huge billboard at the entrance promotes Doberman Auto Sales with the catchy slogan: &ldquo.... Read More

Go Fund Me account set-up to help family of 20-year old killed the day after Christmas

Jan 07, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - It was the day after Christmas (12/26/2024) when a fatal auto crash on I-840 at W. Jefferson Pike took the life of 20-year-old Keson Robinson. This was a mo.... Read More

Blackburn Celebrates Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act Becoming Law

Jan 07, 2025 at 01:46 pm by WGNS

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the bipartisan Women’s Suffrage National Monumen.... Read More

Tennessee Drops from 18th to 39th Best State for Entrepreneurs in 2025

Jan 07, 2025 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new study has revealed that Tennessee has fallen significantly in rankings for entrepreneurs, now placed at No. 39 in 2025, a stark decline from its.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Hall #4 Officially Open, Chief Culbertson Retiring

Jan 07, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN – The new Smyrna Fire Hall #4 at 5650 West Jefferson Pike was dedicated at 2:00PM Monday afternoon (1/6/2025), and after the excitement and crowd went home&he.... Read More