TN Department of Education Announces Rutherford County Schools, 78 other districts intend to participate in TN ALL Corps tutoring, serve nearly 150,000 students over three years

Oct 11, 2021 at 02:53 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Education announced 79 school districts — over half of all districts in the state — intend to participate in the Tennessee Ac.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Fired

Oct 08, 2021 at 11:57 am by WGNS

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy is out of a job, due to a conduct violation.Sheriff’s spokesperson Lisa Marchesoni told WGNS NEWS, “The Sheriff’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department and Partners Open Additional COVID-19 Testing Site on North End of County

Oct 07, 2021 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(October 7, 2021) Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD), City of La Vergne, and CH Consulting Solutions are partnering to offer COVID-19 testi.... Read More

Local Hospital Shares Tips for Saturday's Middle Half Marathon Prep

Oct 07, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

The 13th annual Middle Half Marathon is on Saturday and this year’s race will be on a slightly different course. Officials told WGNS NEWS the race will start in front of.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS of the Year Honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro

Oct 07, 2021 at 10:52 am by WGNS

Alice Swinford, Paramedic, was honored by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro on Wednesday October 6, 2021 as the Rutherford County EMS of the year at a special luncheon at Thro.... Read More

Former Gym Manager Arrested for Allegedly Taking and Stealing Private Photos of Clients

Oct 07, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee fitness enthusiast maybe surprised to learn about a personal trainer in trouble with the law.A former training manager at QNTM Fit Life Gym has been arrested.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks, Comptroller’s Office continue partnership to address textbook affordability

Oct 06, 2021 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) continues to support the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office in addressing textbook affordability for Tennesseans pursuing degrees in h.... Read More

COVID Patient Joe Gammon Released from Rehab After Spending Over 2 months at Ascension Saint Thomas Facilities

Oct 06, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

After spending over 2 months in the hospital due to COVID-19 complications, Joe Gammon of Middle Tennessee was discharged from Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown rehab fa.... Read More

Gruesome Double Murder Case Comes to Close in Rutherford and Cannon County

Oct 05, 2021 at 04:47 pm by WGNS

A double-murder case from 2017 has come to a close with a guilty plea that was recently filed in a Rutherford County courtroom. Robert Jessie Mount opened fire on a man and.... Read More

Tennessee consumer outlook plunges to all-time low

Oct 05, 2021 at 03:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Outlook among Tennessee consumers has plummeted to an all-time low, according to the latest statewide survey by Middle Tennessee State Un.... Read More

BUSINESS: Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill Will Open in Murfreesboro this November

Oct 05, 2021 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

If you’ve got a craving for authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, good news—Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill is bringing Louisiana hospitality to Murfreesboro, Tennesse.... Read More

Lascassas Elementary one of multiple schools that recently conducted school safety drills

Oct 04, 2021 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

Teachers locked their children in classrooms when educational assistant Joanna Jones called a “Code Yellow” during a school safety drill Tuesday at Lascassas Eleme.... Read More

Those who have had COVID-19, may want to do some research before getting the COVID Vaccine

Oct 04, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Rutherford County has recorded 59,925 COVID-19 cases, since the start of the pandemic. Of that number, 57,799 cases are now inactive or recovered.  To get vaccinated or t.... Read More

Smyrna Police Aim to Identify Suspect in Theft

Sep 30, 2021 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

  Smyrna, TN Police are seeking clues in identifying a woman who allegedly committed theft at a local store. On September 25th at 2PM, an unknown woman wearing a black s.... Read More

Suspects arrested after gunfire in parking lot during local high school football game

Sep 29, 2021 at 04:51 pm by WGNS

No one suffered injuries after a man allegedly fired a handgun in the air in a rear parking lot during the Stewarts Creek High School football game Friday, a Rutherford County.... Read More

Two Robberies only 32-minutes apart in Smyrna (with video)

Sep 28, 2021 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - There were two armed robberies in Smyrna on Monday night and police continue to investigate the crimes that occurred less than 45-minutes apart.One of the robberi.... Read More

All Rutherford County COVID Vaccinations-Testing Moving To State Farm Building This Friday

Sep 27, 2021 at 02:18 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Health Department RCHD) will transfer all COVID-19 operations to include vaccinations and testing to the former State Farm Operations Cen.... Read More

Gas Prices this week in Tennessee - What to Expect at the Pumps

Sep 27, 2021 at 10:37 am by WGNS

(TENNESSEE) - Gas prices in the Volunteer State have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.85/gal today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,82.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Mike Sparks: WE The People should revisit the Importance of U.S. Constitution

Sep 27, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

COMMENTARY by State Rep. Mike Sparks Recently on WGNS Rutherford Magazine Show heard Sunday nights at 5p.m. on 100.5 FM, 1450AM and online at WGNSradio.com I ha.... Read More

Ten seniors from Rutherford County named National Merit Semifinalists

Sep 24, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

They are among the best and brightest students at the top high school in the state and, yet, being summoned to the principal’s office brought about a sense of anxiety an.... Read More