Rutherford County Schools expected to continue upward growth trend for years to come

Dec 28, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

As the Rutherford County School System grows with new students, rezoning may have to take place before new schools are built. As an example of the growth, County School Board.... Read More

Report shows Tennessee saw 14th largest home price increases in 2021

Dec 21, 2021 at 10:51 am by WGNS

Between October 2020 and October 2021, the year-over-year percent change in Tennessee home prices was +21.1%. Out of all U.S. states, Tennessee experienced the 14th largest in.... Read More

Updates and More from the Rutherford County Library System

Dec 21, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Bryan Barrett talks to Rita Shacklett with the Rutherford County Library System along with Sandra Pineault, president of the Friends of Linebaugh Library. Find out how the fri.... Read More

New Year's Eve sobriety checkpoint in Rutherford County

Dec 20, 2021 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

Teams of officers will check drivers for sobriety during a checkpoint from 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 1 a.m. New Year’s Day on Rutherford Boulevard in Murfreesboro..... Read More

Read To Succeed Received Over 1600 books in Siegel Elementary Teacher’s Book Drive

Dec 17, 2021 at 09:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Read To Succeed received 1613 gently used books Wednesday from Siegel Elementary teacher Angela Pope’s student book drive. The book drive too.... Read More

Rutherford County is Prepared for Disaster

Dec 15, 2021 at 04:54 pm by WGNS

There has been a lot of news coverage on this past weekends storms that wreaked havoc on both Tennessee and the more devastated areas of Kentucky. That said, some listeners.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Hosts Inaugural Awards Ceremony

Dec 15, 2021 at 11:02 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—(December 15, 2021) Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) held its first annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 11 in Rockvale High School&rsq.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Warns that Open Burning Can Lead to Brush Fires and Other Consequences

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) warns that open burning, if not done properly, can lead to large brush fires and additional consequences.The.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:47 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Patty Oeser earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.... Read More

Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

Dec 09, 2021 at 12:54 pm by WGNS

Gerald L. Melton, Public Defender for the 16th Judicial District, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election.The 16th Judicial District is comprised of Rutherfor.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry ranked among most conservative legislators in Tennessee by American Conservative Union

Dec 08, 2021 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

State Representative Bryan Terry, M.D., R-Murfreesboro, has been ranked as one of the most conservative members of the Tennessee General Assembly by the American Conservative.... Read More

Insight Counseling Centers Announces Insight Ambassadors of Rutherford County

Dec 01, 2021 at 04:59 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. -  Insight Counseling Centers has announced a newly formed group, Insight Ambassadors of Rutherford County.The ambassadors have committed to represe.... Read More

Trio of Rutherford County Schools students selected to perform at Carnegie Hall

Dec 01, 2021 at 08:42 am by WGNS

Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters recalled her Carnegie Hall debut as “one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life.”Peters had alread.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Moves Closer to Partnerships in Recycling with at least Two Companies

Nov 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron updated the community on new ways to handle waste, debris and more after several companies throughout the country submitted proposals on ho.... Read More

Shop Local and Support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27th

Nov 22, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford, SIMA and the Cities of La Vergne and Eagleville to promote Small Business Sat.... Read More

Agencies Work Together to Protect Children and Arrest Child Abusers

Nov 19, 2021 at 04:16 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro — “The agencies in Rutherford County have a rich history of working together to protect children in our community,” said Child Advocacy Cen.... Read More

Eating Bugs at a Rutherford County School for a Great Cause... Helping Others

Nov 19, 2021 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

Eating bugs may not be very tasty, but if it makes kids laugh and reach a goal that helps the community - - it is well worth it.Rutherford County School Resource Officer Chad.... Read More

SHOP LOCAL: Ideas from the Extension Office for Holiday Shopping Amid Pandemic Delays

Nov 12, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The 2021 holiday season is set to be different from previous years and will present unique challenges when compared to past holidays. To assist consumers, University of Tennes.... Read More

MTSU Faculty-Staff Veterans Stole Ceremony taps into emotions of serving country

Nov 12, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Pete Neff became emotional, reflecting on his military service as a U.S. Air Force pilot — 137 combat missions and 834 flight hours supp.... Read More

Thirteen Rutherford County students receive scholarships from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Nov 11, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

It is often referred to as lucky number 13 and that is precisely how 13 Rutherford County seniors felt about having been notified they will receive scholarships from.... Read More