Gas Prices in Rutherford County

Mar 27, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Commentary: Breaking Down Local, State and Federal Taxes, by Commissioner Craig Harris

Mar 26, 2023 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

On today’s Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris breaks down taxes at the local, state and federal level. To hear more episodes of The Commiss.... Read More

Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway

Mar 24, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended the 97th Tennessee FFA State convention in Gatlinburg, TN and came away with.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Inmate Walks Away from Work Detail - Captured Hours Later

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:38 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An inmate in Rutherford County had a short taste of freedom after a brief escape on Friday. That inmate has since been charged with felony escape after.... Read More

MTSU’s Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning launches new Scholars Program

Mar 24, 2023 at 02:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning Advisory Committee is launching a new Scholars Prog.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Warns - Do Not Scan the QR Code

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – Officials in the Town of Smyrna has been made aware of SCAM QR codes being placed around Smyrna indicating "Scan to win a trip to Miami.” Authorities.... Read More

Oakland High School Student Wins National Bowling Scholarship, Trip to LasVegas

Mar 23, 2023 at 07:40 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - William “Will” Smith doesn’t mind that he shares a name with a well-known actor from Hollywood — because he’s making.... Read More

New Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Deputies Complete Orientation Program

Mar 22, 2023 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Five patrol deputies in training received badges from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Friday. The sheriff presented the badges to new patrol deputies are.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Finding the Best Media

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:57 pm by WGNS News

A Professor of Journalism at MTSU takes a look at national news outlets and media operations around the country and asks, “Who’s the number one media outlet?&.... Read More

Cannon County Sheriff's Office Crack Down on the Illegal Sale of Vapes, Tobacco and Beer

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

Cannon County, TN - In the Woodbury area, multiple residents are upset over students vaping and are asking questions about how the children got their hands on the electronic c.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Mar 22, 2023 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A burglary that occurred on March 15th is under investigation in Murfreesboro. Detectives are asking for help identifying a person of interest in the case..... Read More
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NTSB Report Released on Remnant Fellowship Church Plane Crash that Killed Gwen Shamblin Lara in 2021

Mar 22, 2023 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The National Transportation Safety Board has released the final crash report from their investigation into a Rutherford County plane crash that occurred in 2021,.... Read More

New Bill in Tennessee will Criminalize Possessing any Device used to Program an Automobile Key-Fob or Smart Key

Mar 22, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee House has passed a bill that would criminalize key fob simulation. The legislation is aimed at reducing car thefts. State Representative Torrey Harris of Memphis.... Read More

MTSU's 'Saddle Up' FUN-draiser April 15 marks ACE Learning Center's 40th anniversary

Mar 22, 2023 at 08:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Make plans now to bring the family and give the community’s littlest cowhands a leg up on Saturday, April 15, when the an.... Read More

Rutherford County School students featured at Frist Museum

Mar 21, 2023 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN - The 2023 Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Art Show at the Frist Museum will feature some of the finest work created by students throughout the dis.... Read More

32-Year-Old Arrested in Nolensville, TN on Felony Charges for Alleged Online Gaming Fraud

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

Nolensville, TN – A Nolensville man faces a set of felony charges, accused of committing fraud using the online gaming platform DraftKings.  In September.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Accused of Murdering his Neighbor in Christiana Scheduled for Hearing in Rutherford County Courts on May 1st

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Christiana, TN - UPDATE: A Christiana man charged with the murder of his neighbor is scheduled to appear in court for a criminal hearing on May 1, 2023.  55-Year-old.... Read More

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

Mar 21, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

A debris burn permit is required through May 15 for outdoor burning from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry where local restrictions do not a.... Read More

Inflation caused 19.7% of Tennessee adults to increase credit card use

Mar 21, 2023 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

Recent data suggests that efforts to tame inflation are starting to have an effect. After nearly a year of steady interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, year-over-yea.... Read More

At Least 9,300 Addresses were Without Electricity on Monday Evening in Portions of Murfreesboro

Mar 20, 2023 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Just before 4:45 on Monday afternoon, at least 9,300 customers with Middle Tennessee Electric lost their power. Amy Byers, the Public Relations.... Read More