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"Twixt and Tween" Seasons Brings Challenges

Mar 07, 2020 at 10:03 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) It's still "twixt and tween" the seasons as Assistant Traffic Director Ram Balachandran uses computer samples to forecast construction areas for Murfreesboro mo.... Read More

CAP Surveys Tennessee's Tornado Damage

Mar 07, 2020 at 09:58 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) flew missions and deployed ground teams to survey damage caused by the deadly tornado that struck Nashville and surrounding mi.... Read More

"Best Thesis Award" and More...

Mar 07, 2020 at 09:47 am by Bryan Barrett

(NASHVILLE) An MTSU alumna, December graduate Sociology major Nailah Herbert, captured the "Best Thesis Award" at the Tennessee Conference for Graduate Schools' 2020 spring me.... Read More

MTE Crews Worked 90 Straight Hours--All Power "ON" In Wilson County

Mar 07, 2020 at 09:17 am by Bryan Barrett

As of Friday night (3/6/2020) and after 90 straight hours of work, the team at Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has reduced the electric power outages to just scattered outages.... Read More

MTSU Storm Help Set For Monday

Mar 07, 2020 at 09:15 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Tennessee State University will close most offices Monday, March 9, to encourage employees to spend a "True Blue Day of Service" to volunteer with recove.... Read More

Mindful Care April Bash At Hop Springs

Mar 07, 2020 at 06:48 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The Mindful Care Spring Bash Benefit will take place Thursday, April 16, at Hop Springs, located at 6670 John Bragg Highway. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with.... Read More

Veterans Health Administration Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mar 06, 2020 at 06:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and othe.... Read More

ALLEGED "HIT LIST" Note Found at Christiana Middle School in Murfreesboro

Mar 06, 2020 at 11:58 am by Bryan Barrett

A note found at Christiana Middle School in Murfreesboro on Highway 231 South was alleged to contain a "Hit List" with names on it. The note was reportedly found on the floor.... Read More

More on the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Williamson County

Mar 06, 2020 at 11:54 am by Bryan Barrett

Governor Bill Lee announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force to enhance Tennessee's coordinated efforts to prevent, identify, and treat potential cases of COVID-19.On.... Read More

Tennessee Members of Congress Urge Administration to Abandon Proposal to Sell TVA Transmission Lines

Mar 06, 2020 at 08:46 am by Bryan Barrett

United States Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representatives Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), Scott.... Read More

TN Dept. of Health Releases Further Information Regarding COVID-19 Case

Mar 06, 2020 at 07:31 am by Bryan Barrett

Thursday (3/5/2020) the Tennessee Department of Health announced the state's first case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. That case was confirmed to be in nearby Williamson C.... Read More

UPDATE from TEMA on the devastating Tornadoes

Mar 06, 2020 at 06:46 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced this afternoon Davidson, Wilson, and Putnam counties will receive federal aid through an expedited Major Disaster Declaration as a result of.... Read More

First Crime Safety Analysis report released by La Vergne, TN

Mar 06, 2020 at 06:31 am by Bryan Barrett

(La Vergne, Tenn. - March 5, 2020) The first Crime Safety Analysis produced by the La Vergne Police Department is now available to the public. From January 1 through February.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor calls for Special Meeting on Discussing Coronavirus

Mar 05, 2020 at 05:31 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County, TN--Upon Governor Bill Lee delivering the news of the first COVID-19 case in Tennessee, Mayor Bill Ketron reached out to Rutherford County leaders, official.... Read More

MTSU, Rockvale High dual enrollment agreement provides academic opportunities for students

Mar 05, 2020 at 04:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO Tenn. -- MTSU and first-year Rockvale High School signed a partnership agreement Thursday, March 5, that will encourage the university and Rockvale to create addi.... Read More

Woodbury, TN Man Charged in July 2019 Murder

Mar 05, 2020 at 04:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

CANNON COUNTY - An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Woodbury man, who is facing multiple charges,.... Read More

Statewide unemployment rate falls in at 3.3%

Mar 05, 2020 at 02:26 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee's statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2020 is 3.3%, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Develop.... Read More

RCFR Reminds Community to "Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries"

Mar 05, 2020 at 12:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro, TN (Rutherford County)-- Daylight saving time in Tennessee begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. As you adjust to losing an extra hour of sleep, Rutherford Cou.... Read More

You can soon go Fishing at the Farmers Market

Mar 05, 2020 at 10:52 am by Bryan Barrett

Fishing at the Farmer's Market is something new that has been added this year. Anthony Tuggle with the Agriculture Extension Services told WGNS NEWS...Fishing at the Farmer's.... Read More

Special Kids Collecting Goods for Tennessee Storm Victims Ahead of 2020 Race

Mar 05, 2020 at 10:28 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro, TN, March 5th, 2020 -- In an effort to assist with recovery efforts throughout the state of Tennessee following the deadly storms of March 3, 2020, Special Kids.... Read More