Earth Day on Murfreesboro Square April 22nd - Submit Earth Day Posters Now

Feb 28, 2023 at 03:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Earth Day is around the corner for Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee Electric’s Amy Byers told WGNS News… The Earth Da.... Read More

Support the Child Advocacy Center at the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children!

Feb 27, 2023 at 07:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – “Calling all sponsors!” announced Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. “Help us celebrate National Child Abus.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are on the Low End

Feb 27, 2023 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

TBI: Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft - Impersonating Licensed Professional

Feb 27, 2023 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, c.... Read More

Great Granddaughter of the 28th Tennessee Governor from Rutherford County Dies

Feb 27, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The great granddaughter of the 28th Tennessee Governor who lived in Rutherford County recently passed away. 93-Year-old Mary Hoover Johnson,.... Read More

Listen to Saturday's Death Notices: WGNS Posts the Daily Obituaries for Rutherford County

Feb 25, 2023 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

With a look at the death notices for Saturday, February 25, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Rutherford County Committee Prepares to Distribute Opioid Settlement Funds

Feb 24, 2023 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County - TN - The Rutherford Opioid Board (ROB) is ready to distribute funds to local Community Partners including nonprofit charitable organizations, any chamber o.... Read More

Thanks to Grant, Local Library Giving Away Free Tablets to Qualified Seniors in Rutherford County

Feb 24, 2023 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System has been giving away to senior citizens in recent days… That was Trey Gwinn with the library who told us the tablets are conne.... Read More

UPDATE: Sex-Change Surgery Related Bills focus on Minors and Those who are on TennCare

Feb 24, 2023 at 10:10 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - House Bill 0009 has been in the headlines in recent days, both locally and across the country. The bill deals with minors having surgery to change thei.... Read More

New Bill Focuses on Gender Dysphoria Treatment, Hormone Treatment for Minors in Tennessee

Feb 23, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee - The ACLU fears a newly proposed law could hurt transgender youth who are under the age of 18 in Tennessee.   On Thursday, the Tennessee Senate passed Se.... Read More

New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Teen robotics prodigies compete for awards, state championship at MTSU

Feb 22, 2023 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Straight-A high school student Addy Henninger looked toward studying physics in college until she discovered robotics about two years ago afte.... Read More

2nd Annual Boro Prom a Huge Success

Feb 22, 2023 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – On February 11, Murfreesboro showed up in their best 80’s attire and danced their high tops off to the best music from the decade, a.... Read More

Local Professors Study Education in Prisons and how it Reduces Recidivism

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. Th.... Read More

Rental Prices in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2023 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Tennessee is in the top ten tier of states that reported significant changes in monthly residential rental prices for apartments and homes. When comp.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools CLOSED on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Due to Weather Threats

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have closed all county operated schools for Thursday, February 16th, due to weather. Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.... Read More

Storm Lines Extremely Strong Wednesday Night and Well Into Thursday

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

Round 1: The National Weather Service continues to report a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Middle Tennessee, which directly impacts Rutherford County. Throughout the night ther.... Read More

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Plan To Stop Human and Drug Traffickers From Profiting Off Taxpayers

Feb 15, 2023 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is pushing new legislation to stop human and drug traffickers from receiving government-funded benefits while.... Read More

MTE Named 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Feb 15, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2023 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to urban forestry in the.... Read More

Local Tip Leads to Felony Drug Charges and Seizure of Cocaine and Marijuana

Feb 15, 2023 at 02:00 pm by WGNS News

Two Rutherford County residents are facing felony drug and weapons charges after the Rutherford County Narcotics Unit acted on a citizen tip. Narcotics detectives conducted.... Read More