Rutherford County News

Growing number of Tennessee seniors will increase demand for state services

May 02, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated version of its report on Senior Long-Term Care in Tennessee. The report indicates the number of Tennessee seni.... Read More

Tuesday Election Day - Rutherford County Schools CLOSED

May 02, 2022 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Schools throughout Rutherford County will be closed on Tuesday, due to elections being held at different schools in the community. On Tuesday, local re.... Read More

Busy La Vergne Road to Close for Railroad Repairs

May 02, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) In La Vergne, drivers will need to give themselves additional time if they normally travel by way of Stones River Road Wednesday through Saturday. The city.... Read More

Former State Representative Mike Liles Passes Away

May 02, 2022 at 11:31 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Former State Representative Mike J. Liles of Murfreesboro has died. The 76-year-old served as a Republican in the 97th and 98th Tennessee General Assemblies.... Read More

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Two MTSU College of Education alumni win national ‘Oscars’ of education

May 02, 2022 at 07:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two MTSU College of Education alumni were recently recognized individually for their superior teaching with a Milken Education.... Read More

Gas Prices UP 6.5-Cents Per Gallon in Tennessee and Beyond

May 02, 2022 at 06:54 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.89/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

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Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children this past Friday was a Success

May 02, 2022 at 05:15 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Several hundred people met on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza this past Friday in support of the Child Advocacy Center. Participants – all wearing b.... Read More

New Tennessee Titans Dome moves closer to reality at the end of the 112th Legislative Session

Apr 30, 2022 at 07:24 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) (Murfreesboro, TN) The 112th General Assembly has come to a close and a brand-new Tennessee Titans dome seems to be inching closer to reality.... Read More

UPDATE: More news on removing the sting in the local honey thefts

Apr 29, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) WGNS has more news on a theft that caused quite the sting for one man.WGNS previously reported that 5-beehive boxes, which are called “Brood Boxes,&rd.... Read More

Annual Heroes Breakfast for the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Announced for May 10 - WGNS' Bart Walker Honored

Apr 29, 2022 at 11:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The American Red Cross, Heart of Tennessee Chapter will host the annual Heart of Tennessee Heroes Breakfast on Tuesday, May 10 from 7:30 a.... Read More

Theft of Purse under investigation at Joe B. Jackson Pkwy Walmart Store

Apr 29, 2022 at 10:45 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Theft is the charge one man will likely face, as soon as police figure out his identity.Murfreesboro Police have released a photo and video of the subject w.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Art Show Winners

Apr 29, 2022 at 09:38 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro City Schools have announced the 2021-2022 winners of the Murfreesboro Student Art Show.The 32nd annual art show, held at the Murfreesb.... Read More

Two men, one from Rutherford County and the Second from Warren County - Behind bars after I-24 Pursuit

Apr 29, 2022 at 07:22 am by WGNS

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) Two suspects, one from Warren County and the second from Rutherford County, have been accused of running from the law and are now in custody and face a lit.... Read More

Serial ‘Rock Burglar’ hits multiple local businesses; police need help identifying burglar

Apr 28, 2022 at 08:21 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing dozens of businesses over the past five months. The thief targets.... Read More

Food bank in Murfreesboro negatively impacted by recent THEFT

Apr 28, 2022 at 07:22 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro Police say they are investigating a case involving an unknown man who stole from a local foodbank. However, the thief was not after food.Securi.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries names new Executive Director

Apr 28, 2022 at 05:32 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) A brand new Executive Director of Greenhouse Ministries has been named. Christy Sanford, the daughter of Greenhouse founders Cliff and Jane Sharp, will.... Read More

Landfill in Rutherford County will not be useable by other counties at the end of 2022

Apr 27, 2022 at 07:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Changes are on the way for the local landfill in Rutherford County. Former State Representative Donna Barrett serves on the Tennessee Central.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Received the Tennessee Department of Health BEST Award for Efforts to Decrease Infant Mortality

Apr 27, 2022 at 06:40 pm by WGNS

In 2020, more than 6 out of every 1,000 infants in Tennessee did not make it to their first birthday. In an effort to save lives, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has partner.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel High School celebrate inaugural semester of humanities academy

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro high school provided evidence Tuesday of how a connection with higher education can make its students far more prepared for col.... Read More

Bee Boxes - Referred to as Brood Boxes - Stolen in Rutherford County have been Recovered

Apr 27, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Here’s a not so sweet story with a sweet ending – one thing for sure though, it's a story that packs a real sting! Evidently, thieves alleg.... Read More