Rutherford County News

Boat Day is This Saturday in Smyrna

Jun 16, 2022 at 04:36 pm by WGNS

Like boating? You're not alone! Considering the variety of waterways in and around the Rutherford County area, hitting the lake for a swim or traveling down the Stones River.... Read More

Police do not suspect foul play after two men were found dead weeks apart in vehicles at a Murfreesboro Walmart

Jun 15, 2022 at 12:29 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – "Two men found dead in vehicles three weeks apart in the parking lot of a Murfreesboro Walmart are not believed to be victims of foul play," t.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO June 17, 2022 to July 8, 2022

Jun 15, 2022 at 09:52 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Tennessee Awarded Grant To Improve Emergency Food System

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans facing food insecurity will have improved access to nutritious foods thanks to a grant awarded to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). The U.S. Departme.... Read More

MTSU NEWS: Board of Trustees approves flat tuition, fees for upcoming academic year

Jun 14, 2022 at 08:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to keep tuition and program services fees flat for the coming aca.... Read More

Deceased man found in his SUV at the Walmart on Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Jun 14, 2022 at 06:48 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are investigating the death of a man after his body was located in the Walmart parking lot on Joe B Jackson Parkway at the intersection of Highway 231 Sout.... Read More

1,452,040 Reports of Online Child Exploitation and 123,790 Suspects Since 1998

Jun 14, 2022 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “We live in the age of technology, and our children are growing up in a world full of it,” stated Child Advocacy Center Community Education Co.... Read More

Renal Calculus is Both Painful and EXTREMELY Common in Rutherford County and Throughout the South

Jun 14, 2022 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

A common health problem that residents in Rutherford County and throughout the south face is one that often comes with a hefty level of pain. Renal calculus usually im.... Read More

The Ducks Are Coming - for the Gr8t Chase

Jun 14, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The First Annual Gr8t Duck Chase will be Saturday, September 17th beginning at 10:00 AM at ‘Boro Beach in Murfreesboro. Jennifer Yeatts, Founder of The Gr8t Chase states.... Read More

Governor’s School music teachers offer free public concerts at MTSU this month

Jun 13, 2022 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The teaching musicians of the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts will share their artistry with the community in a serie.... Read More

Gas Prices Up +14-Cents in Tennessee

Jun 13, 2022 at 11:17 am by WGNS

(Middle Tennessee) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 14.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.64/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 sta.... Read More

Nine Indicted in Ongoing Multi-Agency Methamphetamine Investigation

Jun 10, 2022 at 11:52 am by WGNS

DEKALB COUNTY – In nearby DeKalb County, Tennessee, An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Burea.... Read More

Council approves Fiscal Year 2023 Budget on second reading; $247.1 million General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Jun 09, 2022 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro City Council Wednesday (June 8) approved the City’s $247.1 million proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) General Fund Budget.... Read More

New Stroke Procedure Saves Rutherford County Woman's Life

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:55 pm by WGNS

According to the CDC, someone in the United States suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. Carmen Rodriguez, 79, is now a member of that group. It was the evening of May 15th when.... Read More

Juneteenth Celebration Expands to Three Blocks - will be held June 16th - 18th

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed in Murfreesboro with thr.... Read More

Shining physics scholar Lewis joins recent MTSU alumni pursuing research at Johns Hopkins

Jun 09, 2022 at 09:41 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — There’s quite a growing trend of Middle Tennessee State University graduates pursuing graduate degrees at prestigious Johns Ho.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Edited Photos and Other Images in the Media - What are you REALLY Seeing?

Jun 08, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Editing images and the pictures you see in magazines, on websites and in the news – what is real and what is considered okay and what is a no-no? With more,.... Read More

Duo wanted by authorities after a robbery unfolded in Warren County, TN with one victim shot

Jun 08, 2022 at 02:52 pm by WGNS

The Warren County Sheriff's Department has active warrants for the arrest of Dale "Sam" Deason Jr. and Christopher "Levi" Lavern Ferguson for aggravated robbery and attempted.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces four new principals

Jun 08, 2022 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Four new principals are stepping into leadership roles with RCS for the 22-23 school year. All come with incredible experience in education and leadership. Justin Smith, Blac.... Read More

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Drum One, Drum All: Everybody Drum Some Hosts June 22 Community Rhythm Event at Old Fort Park

Jun 08, 2022 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Everybody Drum Some will host its annual summer Community Rhythm Event at Old Fort Park on Wednesday, June 22.Everybody Drum Some leader Ross Lester has made it a tradition to.... Read More