Rutherford County News

MTSU offers new public safety concentration geared toward working professionals

Mar 06, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A new degree program in MTSU’s University College will allow more adults and public servants to earn their bachelor’s de.... Read More

National Average Gas Price Spikes to $4/gal, First Time Since 2008

Mar 05, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS

On Saturday evening (03/05/2022), for the first time since 2008, the national average price of gas in the U.S. has surpassed $4 per gallon. Just in the last week, gas prices.... Read More

Poll Shows Eroding Trust among Tennessee Parents in COVID-19 And Vaccine Information

Mar 05, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Fewer Tennessee parents polled by the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy in fall 2021 reported they trust information they receive about vaccines than the same time in.... Read More

TN legislators introduce ‘Noah’s Law’ that could help missing children be found faster

Mar 05, 2022 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Republican legislation that could allow for an Amber Alert to be issued sooner in certain cases advanced out of the Tennessee House Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee.... Read More

AEDC Commander Col. Geraghty nominated for brigadier general

Mar 04, 2022 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

In nearby Tullahoma, Tennessee, Col. Jeffrey T. Geraghty was nominated for promotion to brigadier general by the President. The nomination has been received in the U.S. Senate.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Named 2022 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Mar 04, 2022 at 11:09 am by WGNS

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2022 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in t.... Read More

Aggravated Statutory Rape Suspect Pleads GUILTY in Murfreesboro

Mar 04, 2022 at 10:56 am by WGNS

A 31-year-old man arrested on charges of rape in 2021, has been convicted in Murfreesboro.Prior to his arrest, Billy Frank Savage was said to be on the run for over a year, af.... Read More

Man Convicted for Murdering Kendrick Love in Murfreesboro, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Mar 04, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS

A May 16, 2017 murder case in Murfreesboro has come to a close. The man who murdered 18-year-old Kendrick Love was convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom.District Att.... Read More

The District Attorney's Show - a look at unsolved crimes, current court cases and more

Mar 04, 2022 at 09:09 am by Producer

On Friday morning's Action Line, WGNS was joined by the Rutherford County District Attorney's Office for their monthly District Attorney's Show. Host J. Paul Newman, who.... Read More

REPORT: 6.8% of Tennessee workers work night shifts, 8th most in U.S.

Mar 04, 2022 at 07:48 am by WGNSRadio

A recently released report found that 217,948 Tennessee workers, or 6.8% of the state’s total workforce - work night shifts. When looking across the entire country,.... Read More

MTSU to host March 22 ‘finish your degree’ Question & Answer session at Rutherford County Chamber

Mar 04, 2022 at 07:06 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Adults looking to return to college to finish their degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the opportunity to ha.... Read More

The American Heart Association’s Rutherford Heart Ball - POSTPONED

Mar 03, 2022 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro – The volunteer board of directors of the Rutherford County American Heart Association previoously announced the date of the Rutherford Heart Ball .... Read More

Diana Health invites the community to their free, family friendly Grand Opening Celebration on March 5th in Smyrna, Tennessee

Mar 03, 2022 at 11:27 am by WGNS

Diana Health invites the community to their free, family-friendly Grand Opening Celebration in the TriStar StoneCrest parking lot on March 5th from 11am to 2pm to celebrate th.... Read More

MTSU Officer Erskine first female defensive tactics instructor at department

Mar 03, 2022 at 09:59 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Officer Katelynn Erksine knows female officers like herself play a vital role in the world of law enforcement.  &ldqu.... Read More

Speed Cushion Pilot Program in Murfreesboro Receives Mixed Reviews

Mar 02, 2022 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

Testing of different traffic slowing devices have not had a huge impact in Murfreesboro. In 2021, the city installed “Speed Cushions” on Alexander Boulevard betwee.... Read More

TN lawmakers introduce bill to ‘ensure students are taught Virtues of Capitalism’

Mar 02, 2022 at 11:31 am by WGNS

Republican legislation intended to ensure that students are taught about the benefits of America’s founding principles as part of their social studies curriculum advance.... Read More

The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild to hold the “Farm to Tap” Festival on March 12th

Mar 02, 2022 at 10:59 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild is inviting area residents to Nashville’s “Farm to Tap” Festival on Saturday, March 12th. Craft brewers from the Murfreesbo.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools seeks expansion of work-based learning partnerships

Mar 02, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS

Some may consider it risky to use high school students to work in a major supply-chain business.  But students in Rutherford County Schools’ work-based learnin.... Read More

Trailer that was parked outside the Murfreesboro City Schools District Office STOLEN - Can You Help MPD?

Mar 02, 2022 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Detectives in Murfreesboro need help identifying and locating two individuals who are persons of interest in a theft of a trailer.Authorities tell WGNS that the enclosed trail.... Read More

Volunteers to help build new Habitat for Humanity Home in downtown Murfreesboro on March 12th

Mar 01, 2022 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Habitat for Humanity volunteers will meet to work on a special community build project later this month. The First Baptist Panel Build will be on Saturday, March 12 in the Hab.... Read More