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Education at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center - Teen being held on murder charge Graduates

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Teens who were at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center during COVID-19 continued learning when schools closed early. Judge Donna Scott Davenport told WGNS NEWS abou.... Read More

Drowning at Tims Ford Lake

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:57 am by WGNS

A Tullahoma man is dead after an accidental drowning at Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County Saturday, July 11.According to TWRA, officers responded just after noon to learn that.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. headed to new career as a Blackman Educator

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Sgt. Jimmy Cassidy. Sgt. Cassidy served the county for 22 years. He was part of the Sheriff's Services Unit.Cassi.... Read More

2020 Special Kids Banquet Nearing

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:05 am by WGNS

While the format of this year’s Special Kids Banquet may have changed, the non-profit says they look forward to hosting a night of great entertainment for families.... Read More

TN Arts Commission Awards Over $5.2 Million in CARES Act, State and Federal Funding

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded 359 Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Grants totaling $5,214,158 to help fund arts and cultural activities for nonprofit arts organizations, sc.... Read More

Adoption for LGBTQ Couples and Abortion in Tennessee: Hot Topics Among 2 Groups

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

An organization called "Healthy & Free / Tennessee" noted that two considerable actions occured this year during the Tennessee legislationsession. The group released the f.... Read More

Chairman Alexander Statement on Democratic White Paper on COVID-19 Vaccines

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the Democratic white paper on COVID-19 vaccines:“The United States is deve.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect arrested and charged with the Fourth of July shooting of ex-girlfriend

Jul 13, 2020 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  After a week on the run, the suspect in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend on the Fourth of July has been arrested.Brandon Francis, 26, turned.... Read More

September BORO PRIDE Event Cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 at 11:05 am by WGNS

BoroPride, an event that was scheduled to take place this year is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The event was scheduled for September 19th in Murfreesboro.Ac.... Read More

Subject in Murfreesboro Aggravated Assault Case Identified

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:53 am by WGNS

UPDATE - SUSPECT NAMED and ARRESTED: Murfreesboro Police continue to investigate an aggravated assault case involving a vehicle that allegedly hit a woman who suffered critica.... Read More

Truman Jones Doing Well Despite COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

Truman Jones is doing well, despite getting a positive test for COVID-19. The WGNS talk show host has been off the air the last several days awaiting his test results. Tr.... Read More

COLD CASE: 2016 Murder Suspect Still on the Run from Police

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Authorities are still searching for a 2016 murder suspect. With more, here is Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones…The suspect goes by the name Romulo Her.... Read More

Tennessee is the 9th least expensive market in the nation

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee Regional Prices- Most expensive metro markets –  Nashville ($1.99), Memphis ($1.97), Morristown ($1.96)- Least expensive met.... Read More

The Sedition Act of 1798: Deportation, Fine, or Imprisonment for Anyone Publishing False Information about Government

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

The Sedition Act of 1798 went into law on July 14, 1798. Looking back at the law some 222 years ago, anyone found guilty of publishing false information about the American gov.... Read More

Pilot Gas Station Robbery Sunday Morning in Rutherford County

Jul 13, 2020 at 07:52 am by WGNS

La Vergne police are searching for an early morning robbery suspect and are asking the public for help. That was WGNS' Scott Walker with that report. Again, the robbery h.... Read More

Lawmakers announce art grants for Rutherford County

Jul 13, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Senators Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) and Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) along with Representatives Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro), Bryan Terry (.... Read More

Hottest Temperatures of Summer So Far This Week

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The hottest weather we've had so far this summer is expected this week. Temperatures will be in the upper 80's to low 90's through Tuesday, but then Mother Nature turns up th.... Read More

AS OF MONDAY (7/13/2020): Facial Coverings Required in the Rutherford County Judicial Building

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A new rule now requires anyone entering the Rutherford County Judicial building to wear a face covering. This new rule is for everyone, regardless of if they have a court ap.... Read More

Masks or No Masks for Rutherford County School Students - That is the Question

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will open traditionally in August and all parents will also have a choice to select a distance-learning option, according to the reopening plan adopt.... Read More

Deadline Extended Until July 27 for Families to Apply for Pandemic Food Assistance

Jul 13, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking steps to ensure parents are able to receive a program designed to help them feed their children during the COVID-19.... Read More