Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More

Unemployment Rates Drop Across Tennessee, Rutherford County Among the Lowest

Dec 28, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals encouraging news for Tennessee as the unemployment rates decre.... Read More

La Vergne Urges Residents to Participate in Special Census for Community Benefit

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A special census is underway in northern Rutherford County, where officials believe their population has grown by several thousand residents since U.S..... Read More

55 Professionals Part of December Graduating Cohort of Job-Embedded Teachers

Dec 26, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 55 industry professionals are now fully licensed Rutherford County teachers thanks to the school district’s Teach Now program. Teach Now is an E.... Read More

Topics: Food Insecurity and Food Donations Needed, followed by History in Rutherford County

Dec 22, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line, host Scott Walker talked to State Representative Mike Sparks and Kathy Tyson with the We Are Hope Foundation. Kathy talked about food insecurity th.... Read More

UPDATE: Gas Prices Heading Into Christmas

Dec 21, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Currently in Rutherford County, gas prices are averaging $2.78 per gallon for regular unleaded, while south of Murfreesboro in Bedford County, the average price is sitting a.... Read More

POLITICAL: Mitchell Seeks Re-election in Rutherford County’s Republican Primary with a Strong Record of Public Service

Dec 21, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County's Property Assessor, Rob Mitchell, is gearing up for the upcoming Republican primary as he seeks re-election to continue his almost t.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Heading Into Christmas

Dec 18, 2023 at 09:20 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices have dropped to the lowest prices that we've seen so far in 2023. Over last week, gas prices across the state fell five cents, on average. The T.... Read More

Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association Celebrates Volunteers and Programs at Annual Christmas Dinner

Dec 18, 2023 at 06:24 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation for law enforcement, the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association rec.... Read More

La Vergne Police Officer Joyner Died Monday Morning In Smyrna

Dec 11, 2023 at 09:03 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) On Monday (12/11/2023) morning a truck was found in a creek that is just off Fitzhugh Blvd. near the Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport and golf course. Emergency M.... Read More

Gas Prices This Week in Rutherford County are Averaging $2.73 Per Gallon

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

OPINION: The Impending Battle Over Universal Vouchers

Dec 07, 2023 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

Opinion Submission: The debate over universal school vouchers at the Tennessee General Assembly will be a battle. Voucher supporters enjoy the home-field advantage and th.... Read More

High Bills Burden Murfreesboro Area Residents

Dec 07, 2023 at 12:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Residents in Murfreesboro, Tennessee face a hefty financial burden as recent data from doxoINSIGHTS reveals that their annual bills surpass the national ave.... Read More

ATHENA Season has begun! Nomination deadline is December 8th

Dec 05, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford Cable is seeking nominations for the 2024 Rutherford ATHENA International Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The ATHENA Award, named.... Read More

Community Generosity Warms Hearts as Barnabas Vision Continues Winter Coat Giveaway

Dec 04, 2023 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - In a heartwarming display of community support, local residents rallied together to donate coats to Barnabas Vision, a non-profit organization commi.... Read More

Undercover TBI Operation Focused on Suspects Wanting to Engage in Commercial Sex Acts with Minors Nets 2 From Rutherford County Being Arrested in Williamson County

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:34 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, the Spring Hill.... Read More

Motorcyclist Killed In LaVergne Couchville Pike Crash - Driver Cited

Nov 20, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

LAVERGNE, TN - A motorcyclist has died following a wreck this past Thursday evening around 7 p.m. in LaVergne, TN. The crash that involved a Chevrolet pickup truck.... Read More

New Rutherford County Judge Originally Saw Himself Working in Agriculture

Nov 20, 2023 at 01:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The new judge for the seat that was vacated by long time Rutherford and Cannon County Circuit Court Civil Judge J. Mark Rogers has been decided.... Read More

Counseling for People of Color After COVID-19

Nov 20, 2023 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mental health within communities of color are being highlighted in a recently approved grant for two Middle Tennessee State University profe.... Read More

The Blessing Boxes are Filling the Need by Feeding the Hungry

Nov 17, 2023 at 12:25 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A group of Good Samaritan's have quietly worked behind the scenes for several years to provide food to those in need through what are called &l.... Read More