Schools in Rutherford, Coffee and Cannon Counties

Jul 21, 2020 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

Many have asked what are schools outside of larger cities like Nashville and Murfreesboro doing when it comes to reopening?In Cannon County, a reopening plan was announced thi.... Read More

RESCHEDULED: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to Address City of Murfreesboro: 6PM Tuesday, July 28th

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a briefing Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. on Facebook and CityTV. To listen to the briefing live visit WGNSradio..... Read More

What's Happening At Library

Jul 20, 2020 at 07:06 pm by WGNS

What's happening at your Rutherford County Library System?  Find out. 

Rutherford County Imposes Mask Mandate Effective Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon that Rutherford County will officially impose a mask mandate beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.“We.... Read More

Rutherford County residents 3rd Highest Income in TENNESSEE

Jul 20, 2020 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Residents in Rutherford County are among the highest earners in Tennessee according to a recent analysis by New York financial technology company SmartAsset. The study showed.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioners and City Councilmen can NOW go to meetings ARMED with a Gun

Jul 20, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

According to the wording of new bill dealing with handgun carry permits in Tennessee, elected county or city officials and county attorneys who have civilian handgun permits c.... Read More

TBI: Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge - Over $22,000

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A 53 year old Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by Special Agents with the.... Read More

UPDATE: TVA Power Line Problem Results in Power Outage for North Rutherford County

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – We have more news on a recent power outage that took place on Wednesday, July 15th... At least three houses were damaged Tuesday on Atlas Drive in Nor.... Read More

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

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

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

Retail, restaurant traffic rose ahead of July 4 in Tennessee metro areas

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Data analysis by a Middle Tennessee State University professor suggests that Fourth of July weekend preparations brought a substantial, but short-l.... Read More

Over $2,000 in Perfume Stolen from ULTA in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

On July 1st and July 10th, two subjects in Murfreesboro entered the Ulta store at 2615 Medical Center Parkway and allegedly took several bottles of perfume. The fragrances wer.... Read More

ACLU-TN Releases Report Analyzing Tennessee's Jail Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee released a comprehensive, statewide report that illustrates the cumulative impact of varying efforts to decarcerate local jails.... Read More

Volunteer Opportunity - Become a Tutor in Rutherford County for Read To Succeed

Jul 16, 2020 at 11:21 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please consider being an ESL (English Second Language) teacher or one-on-one tutor for adult lea.... 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

Lawmakers announce art grants for Rutherford County

Jul 13, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Senators Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) and Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) along with Representatives Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro), Bryan Terry (.... Read More

Masks or No Masks for Rutherford County School Students - That is the Question

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will open traditionally in August and all parents will also have a choice to select a distance-learning option, according to the reopening plan adopt.... Read More

Mayor Ketron Releases Mask Policy for Employees/General Public Referencing #RutherfordResponsible

Jul 09, 2020 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday that he will not mandate masks county-wide but instead has elected to follow a new initiative.... Read More

Trial Scheduled for Murder Captured on Video

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro murder that was apparently caught on video at a local apartment complex has been scheduled for trial.Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones stated...... Read More

Launch of Rutherford County's First Rotational Atherectomy Program

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has announced the launch of Rutherford County's first rotational atherectomy program. Implemented by Dr. Hady Lichaa of Ascensi.... Read More

Jobless Claims Back on the Rise in TN

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

The TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development reports the largest jump in new jobless claims was set in 1982 with a record of 695,000 new claims. Now, Tennessee is with.... Read More