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

La Vergne Mayor Announces 2020 Citizen of the Year

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:37 am by WGNS

Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s recipient.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Donates $100K to Murfreesboro Charities

Jul 08, 2020 at 07:27 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Having just completed its merger with the Murfreesboro Electric Department, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced today $100,000 in donations to t.... Read More

Missing Person Report filed in Murfreesboro

Jul 07, 2020 at 07:05 pm by WGNS

A 24 year old Murfreesboro man has been listed as a missing person. Jace Markwez Tyson (5’7”/155lbs) was last seen at his place of employment on Hixson Blvd. in Le.... Read More

Saint Thomas Offers New Way to Connect with Loved Ones in Hospital

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:34 am by WGNS

As hospitals around the globe fight to keep communities safe by tightening visitation policies, many patients have been unable to see their loved ones' faces for weeks or even.... Read More

Free Workshop on Building your Credit Score

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

A FREE workshop will be held twice this month that will help families and individuals wanting to establish or work on their credit score. The program will also help with money.... Read More

Man Accused of Killing his Father due in Rutherford County Court this August

Jul 07, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Tanner Lancaster, a man accused of killing his father in Rutherford County, will appear in court this coming August.  District Attorney Jennings Jones told WGNS NEWS&hell.... Read More
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UPDATE: Teens Accused of Murdering 17-year old while Purchasing a Cellphone in Rutherford County to be tried as Adults

Jul 03, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

A 17-year-old high school junior who went to buy a cellphone he found for sale online was shot and killed when he arrived to purchase the phone. The suspects in the 2018 case.... Read More

3 Grand Juries met during the month of June in Rutherford County

Jul 03, 2020 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, there was a lack of Grand Jury indictments over the past few months. In order for the courts to catch up on what was backlogged, this past Jun.... Read More

STOLEN in Rutherford County: Have YOU Seen This Trailer?

Jul 02, 2020 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking, "Have you spotted this trailer?"Apparently, it was stolen over the past weekend (June 27, 2020). Authorities say the ste.... Read More

Rutherford County students complete Certified Nursing Assistant summer program

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

By PAIGE HOLLOWAYRutherford County SchoolsSeveral Rutherford County students have recently worked to earn essential skills during a month-long Certified Nursing Assistant clas.... Read More

City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in Tennessee

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:32 am by WGNS

The City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in the state of Tennessee according to a study conducted by Beacon Center of Tennessee.The Beacon Center say.... Read More

Tamera Blair returning ‘home’ as new principal of Riverdale High School

Jun 30, 2020 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

By JAMES EVANSRutherford County SchoolsTamera Blair graduated Riverdale in 1987 and returned to the school more than 20 years later as a library media specialist. She’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayors’ Caucus Shares Joint Message Concerning Face Coverings

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Over the weekend, Dr. Michael Caldwell, Director of the Metro Public Health Department issued Public Health Order 8 that mandates the use of facial.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Unveils $82M Expansion Project to Meet Market's Anticipated Growth

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was live-streamed on June 18, 2020, to celebrate completion of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford's widely anticipated $82M vertical expansion project.... Read More

Murfreesboro looking to Start Ambulance Service - Rutherford County says Bad Idea

Jun 30, 2020 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) has provided an ambulance service throughout the area since 1972. County Mayor Bill Ketron says the City of Murfreesboro n.... Read More