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UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Confirms Willingness to Absorb Cost of March 31 - April 1 Tornado Debris Disposal Made by the County

Jul 27, 2023 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has an update on the disposal of storm debris in Rutherford County and why the county mayor was surprised to receive a bill for the waste be.... Read More

New Organization Focuses on Providing Assistance to Individuals / Families Impacted by Alzheimer's and Dementia in Rutherford County

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Great Gatsby Foundation, a newly established non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing much-needed support and assistance to individuals and families affected by.... Read More
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Middle Point Landfill Said They Were Prepared to Absorb the Cost of Tornado Debris, But Sent Rutherford County a $100,000+ Bill

Jul 27, 2023 at 12:10 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: See the UPDATED News Story on this subject HERE. Previous News Article - Earlier this year on March 31st and into the early morning hours of April 1st, tornadoes.... Read More

Rutherford and Cannon County Residents have a Federal Tax Return Deadline Coming Up on Monday, July 31st

Jul 26, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD/CANNON COUNTY, TN – As a result of damaging tornadoes that swept through Rutherford and Cannon Counties on March 31 and April 1, 2023, residents in both count.... Read More

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Involved in Tennessee Car Wreck on Tuesday Morning

Jul 25, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was involved in a car crash on Tuesday morning in Tennessee. He was evidently on the way to an event in Chattanooga when the wr.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Announces Second Open House

Jul 25, 2023 at 07:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will host its second community open house in the Rosenwald Community Center at Hilltop-Rosenwald Park, 565 Mas.... Read More

Value of Homes are UP in Rutherford County - This Equals More Expense for Residents

Jul 24, 2023 at 02:15 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The value of homes in Rutherford County have greatly increased over the past 5-years. In 2022, the Rutherford County Assessor of Property final.... Read More

Donate School Supplies for Low-Income Students in Rutherford County

Jul 24, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is collecting school supplies for low-income students in Rutherford County. Volunteer Hillary Hodges told WGNS….... Read More

Gas Prices UP by 8-Cents and Diesel Remains in the $3.60 Range

Jul 24, 2023 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Announces Nearly $500K Returned to Rutherford General Fund

Jul 21, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  Under the leadership of Rob Mitchell, the Property Assessor of Rutherford County, and the unwavering dedication of his hardworking staff, the count.... Read More

Smyrna Police Department Hires Assistant Police Chiefs

Jul 21, 2023 at 09:37 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Jason Irvin, Smyrna Police Department Police Chief, is pleased to announce Jeff Dwyer and John Liehr as assistant police chiefs for Smyrna. They both a.... Read More

Tennessee’s June 2023 Statewide Unemployment Rate Drops to the Historic Low of 3.2%

Jul 20, 2023 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee matched its all-time low unemployment rate in June, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The seasonally.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Completes 100th Home Uplift Renovation

Jul 19, 2023 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN. – July marks a milestone as Middle Tennesse Electric (MTE), in partnership with TVA EnergyRight, celebrated the 100th Home Uplift energy renovation for quali.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools High School Summit Wraps Up Summer Training Series

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break.... Read More

Mike Jones To Seek Judicial Appointment and Announces Campaign For Circuit Court Judge

Jul 18, 2023 at 01:25 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro resident Mike Jones has announced that he intends to seek the appointment to fill the vacancy for Circuit Court Judge 16th Judicial District, Division 1. Jones al.... Read More

Special Event for Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro with LIVE Music on August 1st

Jul 18, 2023 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro is inviting local residents to join them for an evening of fellowship as they celebrate 12-years of serving the Mi.... Read More

Community Loses Great Leader: Rear Admiral Jimmy W. Taylor

Jul 17, 2023 at 10:40 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Rutherford County lost a community leader last Tuesday (7/11/2023) when Rear Admiral Jimmy W. Taylor, U.S. Navy (retired) passed away. Funeral services were held.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County for the Week of July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric and the TVA Recently Celebrated the 100th Home Uplift - Hear how the Program Helps Residents at No Charge

Jul 14, 2023 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee Electric and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently celebrated the 100th Home Uplift on Thursday in Smyrna.  In case you’re unfamiliar with.... Read More

Rutherford County Resident Receives Innovative Procedure for Debilitating GERD Symptoms

Jul 13, 2023 at 01:20 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, Tenn. – For Rutherford County resident, Bill Thaw, it was love at first sight. The Miami, FL, native traveled to Rutherford County for vacation, the.... Read More