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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

TN Dept. of Health Announces First Case of COVID-19 in Tennessee

Mar 05, 2020 at 10:18 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Health has received positive test results for a case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Tennessee. The TDH State Public Health Laboratory tested.... Read More

Suspect accused of Stabbing Roommate - Wanted by Police

Mar 05, 2020 at 10:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police are looking for a suspect in an aggravated assault case. 61-Year-old Antonio Saenz Aguilar is accused of aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed a ma.... Read More

MTSU students gain knowledge about pursuing FBI jobs

Mar 05, 2020 at 09:54 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO Tenn. -- MTSU student Josh Webb served nearly six years in the U.S. Army as a medic and has medical aspirations following graduation in about two years.He also mi.... Read More

Tennesseans Urged to Use Caution When Giving to Tornado Victims

Mar 05, 2020 at 09:43 am by Bryan Barrett

In the wake of devastating tornadoes that hit Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging people to use caution when trying to help those af.... Read More

Local Salvation Army Major Helping Out in Cookeville

Mar 05, 2020 at 09:29 am by Bryan Barrett

Major Joe Irvin, who heads up the Rutherford County Salvation Army, is currently helping out in tornado ravaged areas of eastern Middle Tennessee. Irvin tells NewsRadio WGNS h.... Read More

SIMPLY PURE SWEETS 4th Anniversary and New Location

Mar 04, 2020 at 08:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) SIMPLY PURE SWEETS the local bakery and cafe connected with the WGNS' Birthday Club, held a double celebration on Tuesday. First, it was this family business' f.... Read More

Tuesday Double Murder In La Vergne

Mar 04, 2020 at 08:07 pm by Bryan Barrett

(La VERGNE, TN) La Vergne Police are asking for help in locating a suspect believed to have been involved in a double homicide around 6:55 Tuesday night (3/3/2020). Two adult.... Read More

UPDATE: Operation Red Light Runners

Mar 04, 2020 at 04:29 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Fifteen drivers were cited for ignoring traffic lights Thursday during Operation Red Light Runners sponsored by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task F.... Read More

Wednesday AM Home Fire Total Loss

Mar 04, 2020 at 04:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

(SMYRNA, TN) An early morning blaze at a home at 301 Jim Bowie Drive sent the Smyrna Fire Department out at 4:12 Wednesday morning (3/4/2020). Units that were first on-the-s.... Read More

Governor Forms Coronavirus Task Force

Mar 04, 2020 at 03:57 pm by Bryan Barrett

(NASHVILLE) Governor Bill Lee announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force to enhance Tennessee's coordinated efforts to prevent, identify, and treat potential cases o.... Read More

Welcome Dr. Brian Wilcox

Mar 04, 2020 at 03:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

Brian Wilcox, MD has been named as President, Ascension Medical Group Tennessee/Saint Thomas Medical Partners. In this new role, Dr. Wilcox lead a group of over 600 Saint T.... Read More

Rutherford County leads the Country in Dispatchers learning and knowing CPR

Mar 04, 2020 at 03:08 pm by Bryan Barrett

A lifesaving policy known as Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) is gaining attention and support in Tennessee by both local and state government. During cardiac arrest - the unexpec.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents - CENSUS Forms to Arrive at Homes Next Week

Mar 04, 2020 at 12:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

Door to door census workers may prove to be more effective in Rutherford County than the initial mail-out survey. June Iljana (ILL-jan-ah), Tennessee Media Specialist with the.... Read More

Super Tuesday Election Results 3.3.20 - UPDATED

Mar 04, 2020 at 12:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) SUPER TUESDAY in Rutherford County, TN attracted 22.56 per center of the registered voters. On election day a total of 25,281 persons voted, and 14,126 individu.... Read More

Identity Theft is Never a Good Thing

Mar 04, 2020 at 11:55 am by Bryan Barrett

Imagine being turned down for a loan due to someone stealing your identity? Worse yet is being turned down for an apartment because you are told you already have an apartment!.... Read More

DUI arrest after a hit and run in a restaurant parking lot

Mar 04, 2020 at 11:54 am by Bryan Barrett

A possible fight summoned Murfreesboro's finest to the Camino Real on Rideout Lane in Murfreesboro last month. Once on the scene, no fight was to be found. But, police did spo.... Read More

Shoplifting in Murfreesboro is Getting Pricey

Mar 04, 2020 at 11:52 am by Bryan Barrett

Shoplifting continues to be a costly crime for businesses throughout Murfreesboro. Some of the more recent cases include a theft from Sportsman Warehouse on Thompson Lane. The.... Read More