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Update on First Degree Murder Case: Suspect Accused of Killing his Father

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:09 am by WGNS

Murder suspect Tanner Lancaster appeared before Rutherford County Judge David Bragg. The case against Lancaster will move forward with a review date nearing. District Attorney.... Read More

Jobs Available in Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

While the unemployment numbers are high, there are opportunities galore.Local jobs are readily available, in fact Rutherford County has over 4,000 jobs that are currently open.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Continues Reopening Phases

Sep 15, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Library System continues to move forward with their ongoing re-opening plans. One of the library employees told WGNS…That was Amanda with the Ruth.... Read More

Hemp Growers, Don't Miss the Deadline: Acreage Must be Reported by Sept. 15

Sep 11, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Only a few days remain for Tennessee’s licensed hemp growers to report their crop acreage to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).Although the original reporting deadl.... Read More

Rutherford County Appraisals UP $1.4 Billion

Sep 10, 2020 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

Appraisals in Rutherford County this year are up $1.4 billion dollars in real property value, when compared to last year. Property Assessor Rob Mitchell told WGNS, “That.... Read More

Schools to Report COVID-19 Cases - Will be Online

Sep 09, 2020 at 11:20 am by WGNS

A new program to see the active COVID-19 cases by school across the Volunteer State was supposed to go LIVE online this Friday, but that won’t happen. With more, here is.... Read More

Several Local Non-profits Receive Needed Help with Funding

Sep 09, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced grant assistance has been awarded to 656 non-profit organizations across the state serving Tennessee communities. T.... Read More

Virtual Jobs Expo for Rutherford County - Jobs Available Daily

Sep 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford Works, the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and the American Job Center want to help connect the community with job seekers in a virtual format this Septe.... Read More

Rutherford County’s recycling information at residents’ fingertips with the Recycle Coach web-app

Sep 08, 2020 at 08:53 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County has partnered with Recycle Coach to launch a web-app to assist its residents in recycling and reminds residents to access their w.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Hiring 5 Deputies

Sep 04, 2020 at 09:54 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is hiring…That was Captain Angela Istvanditsch. She said the recent grant approval for five additional deputies will help i.... Read More

State Troopers Remind Motorist to Slow Your Roll

Sep 04, 2020 at 08:48 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has a special message to kick off Labor Day Weekend…NASHVILLE: In nearby Nashville, a sobriety checkpoint has been annonced for a location.... Read More

Man Convicted of First Degree Murder Appeals - Denied

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

A man who was convicted of first-degree murder, felony murder, especially aggravated robbery and more in Rutherford County has filed an appeal.Ronallen Hardy is currently serv.... Read More

Stephanie Brackman Named President of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:35 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) – Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Brackman has been named President of Tennessee Chamber of Com.... Read More

Meeting to Discuss Emergency Services in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County

Aug 31, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The City of Murfreesboro will hold a Public Meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Emergency Services.While little has.... Read More

Give red, white and ‘True Blue’ blood Sept. 10 at MTSU ‘Battle of the Branches’

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:38 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU wants to help the local American Red Cross chapter save lives in an all-American “True Blue” way again this year in a campus- and.... Read More

The price of CORN in Tennessee and the Full Market Report from the Rutherford County Agriculture Service

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:18 am by WGNS

Corn has multiple applications... it can be used for not only food, but also in the production of ethanol, deodorant, cough drops and more.Rachel Painter with the Rutherford C.... Read More

MTSU Honors College dean receives national Phi Kappa Phi Scholar Award

Aug 27, 2020 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Honors College Dean John R. Vile is the 2020-22 recipient of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholar Award.Vile, Honors dean since 2008, ea.... Read More

Landfill Life is Short in Rutherford County - What's Next for Our TRASH?

Aug 26, 2020 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill has a life expectancy of less than 9 years, as heard in previous newscast. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron is looking at new ideas.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office: National Dog Day honors dogs who put their lives on the line

Aug 26, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

  National Dog Day helps rescue dogs and honors dogs who put their lives on the line.The Sheriff’s Office celebrates the day by honoring the K9 Unit of eight deput.... Read More

Full 15-miles of Greenway Trail in Murfreesboro to be open by December

Aug 26, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Greenway Trail will soon be a full 15-miles in length, which means the area that has been under construction will soon be opened…That was Murfreesboro.... Read More