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UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools have Choice School Opportunities for Local Students

Jan 17, 2023 at 06:46 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) The Rutherford County School System has a total of 26 Pre-K through 12th Grade Choice School’s for eligible students. Choice School’s Coo.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Plans to Again Propose a Gun Safe Sales Tax Exemption

Jan 13, 2023 at 01:58 pm by WGNS News

  (Rutherford County, TN) Guns left unattended in vehicles continue to be a contributing factor to increased crime in Tennessee. To help combat criminals access to.... Read More

Free Energy Efficiency Workshop for Homeowners in Rutherford County to be Hosted by Middle TN Electric

Jan 13, 2023 at 06:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Middle Tennessee Electric will host an energy efficiency workshop at their downtown Murfreesboro office on Thursday, January 26th. MTE’s Amy Byer.... Read More

November Shoplifting Case Involving Beauty Products Remains Under Investigation

Jan 12, 2023 at 06:55 pm by WGNS News

  (Smyrna, TN) Despite the holidays being behind us, shoplifting cases that happened before the New Year continue to be a thorn in the side of law enforcement and retail.... Read More

UPDATE: In-N-Out Burgers to Open Offices in Middle Tennessee

Jan 11, 2023 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: In-N-Out Burger, California's first "drive-thru" hamburger stand founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in 1948, announced intentions to open future restaurants in Tennes.... Read More

UPDATE: VA Hospital in Murfreesboro is Holding Nurse Career Fair on Jan. 12th - Qualified Nurses Could Receive a $20k Sign-on Bonus

Jan 05, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) UPDATE W/ AUDIO - A hiring fair for nurses will be held in Murfreesboro on Thursday, January 12th at the York VA Medical Center. Nicole Crum, a nurse recrui.... Read More

Suspect Accused of Inappropriately Touching a Child Under the Age of 13

Jan 05, 2023 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

Middle, Tenn. – A suspect has been developed in a case that focuses on the sexual battery of a child. Metro Nashville Police reported on Thursday that Youth Services det.... Read More

The Idea of Introducing Chess to the Curriculum of Local Schools in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Dec 29, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell told WGNS that he is working with State Representative Mike Sparks on something that would help local.... Read More

Where do Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne Rank in the Cost of Monthly Bills?

Dec 28, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) As we head into the new year, some residents may be curious about how much the average person spends on their monthly bills, outside of the expense of.... Read More

Don't Leave Your Expensive Trash Leftover from Expensive Gifts on Your Curb

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

Law enforcement officials are warning that discarded packaging from expensive Christmas gifts can draw unwanted attention from thieves.  Experts say boxes from television.... Read More

MTSU Plays a Large Role in Helping Rutherford County Grow and Plan for More Growth in a Positive Manner

Dec 26, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County continues to be a major stakeholder in the region and is moving towards the position of the number 4-largest county in the state&hell.... Read More

Smyrna has the Lowest Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - November’s unemployment numbers improved in a majority of Tennessee’s 95 counties, according to newly released data from the Department of.... Read More

Keep your Water Pipes from Freezing - Use Caution in Extreme Cold Weather throughout Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

The National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory that impacts Rutherford and surrounding counties highlights temperatures dropping into the single digits and warns of gust.... Read More

2.6 million Tennesseans to Travel for Year-End Holidays in 2022

Dec 20, 2022 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

(Tennessee) Tis the season to travel, and AAA estimates 62.6 million Tennesseans will journey 50 miles or more away from home from December 23 to January 2. That’s an in.... Read More

Local Library, League of Women Voters Host Community Book Discussion

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:40 pm by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro / Rutherford County are partnering to host a community book discussion on Tuesday evening,.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) An attempted robbery is under investigation in the Town of Smyrna. The incident occurred on December 8th at “5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill&rdquo.... Read More

The flu has not impacted Rutherford County Schools as hard as expected during midterm testing this week

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:13 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) It’s been an important week for high schoolers throughout Rutherford County as students wrap up the semester with midterm exams. While Tennessee.... Read More

Unemployment Remains LOW in Tennessee and Rutherford County

Dec 15, 2022 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The November statewide unemployment rate in Tennessee held steady heading into the holiday season, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce D.... Read More

A Growing Community Equals Growing Number of Teens Experimenting with Drugs through Vaping

Dec 15, 2022 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Protecting the safety of school students is a top priority for school administrators and as the number of Rutherford County Schools grow, so do the num.... Read More

Smyrna West, an RCS alternative school, helps students find their inner strength

Dec 13, 2022 at 12:45 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) You won’t find murals or mascots or bright colors adorning the hallways at Smyrna West. There are no pep-rallies, busy hallways or throngs of socializing st.... Read More