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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office confiscates about $25,000 worth of cocaine

Mar 02, 2022 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

About $25,000 worth of cocaine was confiscated Wednesday after Rutherford County Sheriff’s narcotics detectives conducted a search warrant on Rocky Lane off Old Lascassa.... 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

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Bible Reading Marathon to Return to Murfreesboro this year

Mar 02, 2022 at 03:13 pm by WGNS

The National Day of Prayer is nearing and Cliff Sharp, co-founder of Greenhouse Ministries, told WGNS that planning is underway for the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast&h.... Read More

THE STARS: March 4th Star Party features Higgins detailing comet hunter’s 1700s quest

Mar 02, 2022 at 12:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Physics and Astronomy professor Chuck Higgins continues the department’s spring Star Party series at 6:30 p.m. Frida.... 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

Former Murfreesboro Police Department Lieutenant Launches Campaign for Rutherford County Sheriff

Mar 01, 2022 at 01:48 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN  Tom Sissom, Murfreesboro Police Department Lieutenant (retired), announces his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff. Tom is a highly respected law en.... Read More

Now is the time to make sure your home is not drafty and instead, energy efficient

Mar 01, 2022 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Now is the time to prepare your home for the future, both for hot weather and cold weather. Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric stated…Middle Tennessee Electric ha.... Read More

Tennessee Republicans introduce bills aiming to increase oversight of educational material in public schools

Feb 28, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Three bills the Tennessee Republicans say will increase oversight and transparency of educational materials in Tennessee public schools advanced through subcommittees this wee.... Read More

Stevens announces candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:58 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tennessee —Smyrna Town Court Clerk Brittany Stevens has announced her candidacy for Smyrna Municipal Judge in the August 4, 2022 election.  “As S.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County School student suffers serious injuries after being assaulted by another student

Feb 28, 2022 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

A 15-year-old student suffered injuries when allegedly assaulted by another student Friday at Stewarts Creek High School, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said.... Read More

The 4-foot-deep hole on Baker Road in Smyrna Area has been repaired

Feb 28, 2022 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

  The Highway Department has finished repairing what was a major problem for motorists traveling down Baker Road between Withers Avenue and Shirley Road.The pothole that.... Read More

Holloway High School Earns FAFSA Champion Status

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:49 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation are celebrating Holloway High School as a FAFSA Champion for the 2021-2022.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 SMART Corridor Project from Murfreesboro to Nashville

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:42 am by WGNS

There is more news on the I-24 SMART Corridor Project in Rutherford County.Since 2005, traffic volumes have increased by more than 60 percent in the Murfreesboro-Rutherfo.... Read More

BEWARE: Scammer Threatens to Visit Your Home in "Fake Fines" and Family Member in Jail Hoax

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:11 am by WGNS

WGNS has more scams to report. This time, we head to nearby Bedford County, where the Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public of a scam in the area that involves a c.... Read More

Two Rutherford County Middle Schools Receive Grants from Local Delta Dental

Feb 28, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) announced the twenty-five middle schools from across the state selected to receive “Water’s Cool @ School” grants to.... Read More

Tennessee Obtains Approval for Retroactive Food Assistance to Eligible Children in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 28, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Beginning March 4, 2022, eligible children that did not receive assistance through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program f.... Read More