Rutherford County

WGNS Focused on at least 3-Topics Friday Morning, the Lions Club, a new company in Murfreesboro and an interview with Hugh Berryman - a U.S. forensic anthropologist

Apr 08, 2022 at 09:07 am by Producer

WGNS Action Line focused on: Lions Club Woods Air Movement s constructing a 25,000-square-foot facility, which will be its North American headquarters and manufacturi.... Read More

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UPDATE: City Council approves Legacy Sports and Entertainment zoning request - Massive sports facility on Broad St. at I-840

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, April 7, on first reading to approve the plan of services, annexation and zoning requests f.... Read More

Third Blessing Box Opens in LaVergne at Rescue Squad

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

The "We Are Hope Foundation" and the LaVergne Rescue Squad have partnered to bring a third blessing box to the city, this one named “Kayleigh’s Blessing Box”.... Read More

Local man survives overdose, credits care counselor and Rutherford County Deputies

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Alex Farris knows he’s fortunate to be alive.29-Year-old Farris of Eagleville almost died in January 2021 when he overdosed on fentanyl. Farris was homeless with.... Read More

County Commissioner Rod Key to Hold Campaign Fundraiser This Thursday

Apr 05, 2022 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN. Current Rutherford County Commissioner, Rod Key, announces a campaign fundraiser to be held at the home of Larry and Susan Quesenberry at 1792 Breckenridge D.... Read More

Dawbarn seeks re-election for Rutherford County Register of Deeds

Apr 05, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

Heather Dawbarn has officially declared her intention for re-election for Rutherford County Register of Deeds on May 3rd, 2022. The Republican Party asked Heather to run in.... Read More

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Life-Saving Stroke Intervention Offered in Rutherford County for the First Time

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS

On Tuesday (04/05/22), Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford became the first healthcare facility in Rutherford County to offer a potentially life-saving stroke interven.... Read More

Earth Day Celebration will take place on Historic Rutherford County Square April 23rd

Apr 05, 2022 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric says that this month's Earth Day Celebration will once again be held on the downtown Rutherford County Historic Square in Murfreesboro. You.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Launch 5-Year Strategic Plan

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro City School (MCS) five-year strategic plan known as “Empowering MCS” was endorsed by the MCS school board during the March 22,.... Read More

Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Protects Victims of Sexual Assault

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages anyone who has experienced sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or domesti.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Area Should Be On the Lookout for man Wanted on Criminal Homicide Charge

Mar 31, 2022 at 06:07 pm by WGNS

Authorities in Middle Tennessee are on the lookout for a man who is wanted by the Metro Nashville Police Department on a criminal homicide warrant.Metro confirmed that 18-ye.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police asking if anyone can identify two alleged shoplifting suspects

Mar 30, 2022 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

A man who allegedly grabbed merchandise from a Mapco Gas Station and allegedly fled the scene without paying for it is wanted by Murfreesboro Police for questioning. Detecti.... Read More

Old Goldstein's Department Store building on Murfreesboro Square to be Renovated

Mar 30, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

The old Goldstein's Department Store building on the downtown Murfeesboro square will be remodeled, that according to Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron...Currently, the Ru.... Read More

TBI Releases 2021 Law Enforcement-Related Deaths Study

Mar 30, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

On Wednesday (03/30/22), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the Volunteer State d.... Read More

MAY 2022: Spring Fling to help generate economic impact of $3.5 million+

Mar 28, 2022 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

Spring Fling will be back in Rutherford County this May. The Olympic-style event will feature the state's top high school athletes and it is scheduled to take place May 24th.... Read More

Smyrna Police want to know identity of man seen in video after theft at area car wash

Mar 28, 2022 at 09:49 am by WGNS

A couple of weeks ago, an unknown man was captured on camera outside of a Smyrna, TN car wash and it appeared as if he was stealing car washing detergent and/or equipment.The.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices DOWN 2-Cents when Compared to Last Week

Mar 28, 2022 at 07:33 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Indoor Football Arena for Tennessee Titans Proposed – Rutherford County Lawmakers not Keen on the idea of State Funding for the Proposed Titans Dome

Mar 25, 2022 at 12:18 pm by WGNS

Several officials with the City of Nashville, along with a handful of state lawmakers, are evidently pushing for government funding to be used on a new indoor arena for the Te.... Read More

Habitat for Humanity volunteers make homeownership a real possibility in Rutherford County

Mar 24, 2022 at 05:14 pm by WGNS

Habitat for Humanity volunteers continue to do positive work throughout Rutherford County. One of the homes being built right now is being constructed by employees from the.... Read More

Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month with Cannon Runs for Children 5K

Mar 24, 2022 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

WOODBURY — “Spring is in the air and the Child Advocacy Center has the perfect event to get you outside!” announced Cannon County Coordinator Amanda Ham.... Read More