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Alleged Police Impersonator Now Facing Federal Charge

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS

In Nashville, two stolen police car two-way radios, a stolen fire department portable radio, stolen government license plates, and a black Ford Taurus outfitted to look exactl.... Read More

Unemployment Claims down by 3,400 in Tennessee

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:25 am by WGNS

The numbers for those filing unemployment in Tennessee continue to go up and down. According to the Labor and Workforce Development Department, at the close of this past week.... Read More

Man Jailed in Rutherford County indicted on murder charges in Nashville

Jul 16, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

A man jailed in Rutherford County in connection to a murder locally, has been indicted in a 2017 Nashville murder case.22 Year old Albert Mustapha has been charged with two co.... Read More

Gov. Lee Celebrates Construction of New Facilities at Henry Horton State Park

Jul 16, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

CHAPEL HILL – Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials today launched construction of a two-story visitor center and a new 6,381-square-foot restaurant representing $8.25.... Read More

American Lung Association starts Initiative to better explain COVID-19 as a Lung Infection

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

As the country's trusted champion of lung health, the American Lung Association’s top priority is the public’s health and well-being.  As more and more states.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Cheapest States to Buy a Home

Jul 15, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Despite record unemployment and stock market volatility, home buying has returned to pre-pandemic levels in many parts of the country (due, in part, to historically low intere.... Read More

EDITORIAL: State can help families and veterans become homeowners during economic downturn

Jul 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Editorial By TN State Rep. Charlie Baum of Murfreesboro: Even in good economic times, finding affordable housing can be challenging.  Finding adequate housing is even mor.... Read More

FirstBank Mortgage awards $5,000 in scholarships to Murfreesboro families

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – FirstBank Mortgage has awarded $58,000 to families as part of the Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship program. In total, 58 families received $1,0.... Read More

Nearly one third of Tennessee parents are worried their child has an undiagnosed mental health condition, new poll finds

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

One third of Tennessee parents with children aged 6-17 are worried their child has an undiagnosed mental health condition, a new poll from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Heal.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

NASHVILLE: Enforcement of Mask Wearing Begins

Jul 15, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

In nearby Nashville where mask wearing is mandatory, the Metro Nashville Police Department has started active enforcement of the Health Department’s mandatory mask order.... Read More

Change Shortage = Gas Station Giving Customers Option to Donate to Childrens Hospital

Jul 15, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Like many other stores across the county, Twice Daily Convenience Stores is finding new ways to adapt to the Federal Reserve’s significant coin shortage.&.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools Seek Parent Input on Masks for the Upcoming School Year

Jul 14, 2020 at 07:28 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are asking parents for their input on students and staff wearing masks during the upcoming school year. On Tuesday (7/14/2020), parents received.... Read More

Drowning at Tims Ford Lake

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:57 am by WGNS

A Tullahoma man is dead after an accidental drowning at Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County Saturday, July 11.According to TWRA, officers responded just after noon to learn that.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. headed to new career as a Blackman Educator

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Sgt. Jimmy Cassidy. Sgt. Cassidy served the county for 22 years. He was part of the Sheriff's Services Unit.Cassi.... Read More

TN Arts Commission Awards Over $5.2 Million in CARES Act, State and Federal Funding

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded 359 Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Grants totaling $5,214,158 to help fund arts and cultural activities for nonprofit arts organizations, sc.... Read More

Adoption for LGBTQ Couples and Abortion in Tennessee: Hot Topics Among 2 Groups

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

An organization called "Healthy & Free / Tennessee" noted that two considerable actions occured this year during the Tennessee legislationsession. The group released the f.... Read More

Chairman Alexander Statement on Democratic White Paper on COVID-19 Vaccines

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the Democratic white paper on COVID-19 vaccines:“The United States is deve.... Read More

September BORO PRIDE Event Cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 at 11:05 am by WGNS

BoroPride, an event that was scheduled to take place this year is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The event was scheduled for September 19th in Murfreesboro.Ac.... Read More

COLD CASE: 2016 Murder Suspect Still on the Run from Police

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Authorities are still searching for a 2016 murder suspect. With more, here is Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones…The suspect goes by the name Romulo Her.... Read More