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A Proposed Rutherford County Forensics Center was Not Approved by Commissioners

Sep 08, 2023 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposed forensics center will not be built in Rutherford County. Commissioner Craig Harris told WGNS that funding fell through… Votes to move.... Read More

New Accreditation for the Rutherford Co. Correctional Work Center

Sep 07, 2023 at 10:02 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County – TN: Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William Cope announced Wednesday, September 6, 2023, that the Correctional Work Center.... Read More

Local Attorneys Show they Favor Terry A. Fann as the Next Circuit Court Judge for Rutherford / Cannon County

Aug 24, 2023 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The list of candidates asking to be considered for the position soon to be vacated by long time Rutherford and Cannon County Circuit Court Civi.... Read More

TailorMed Joins Forces with TwelveStone Health Partners to Improve Medication Access and Affordability

Aug 22, 2023 at 06:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - TailorMed, a leading technology company offering the nation’s largest network of patients, providers, pharmacies, life science companies, and other.... Read More

List of Candidates Vying to be the Next Rutherford County Circuit Judge has been Narrowed Down to Five

Aug 08, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Early last month, WGNS reported news about the Honorable J. Mark Rogers, who announced his retirement after serving nearly 20-years as a judge in.... Read More

Rutherford County Circuit Court Judge to Retire in September

Jul 08, 2023 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – In Murfreesboro, the Honorable J. Mark Rogers is retiring on September 1, 2023. Judge Rogers, who graduated from MTSU in 1974 and later t.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Announces its Annual Community Celebration Luncheon

Jul 07, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces its Annual Community Celebration Luncheon and names the 2022-2023 award recipients on Wednesday.... Read More

Welcome: New Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies and School Resource Officers

May 05, 2023 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome, new patrol deputies and SROs at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office in Murfreesboro. The hires include five new patrol deputies and t.... Read More
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Home Damaged by Fire on Wednesday Afternoon in La Vergne

May 03, 2023 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

  La Vergne, TN - A La Vergne home was severely damaged due to a large structure fire. The blaze occurred on Wednesday, May 3rd along Forest Ridge Drive. Accordin.... Read More

6 Hometown Heroes Presented Awards 8th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children!

May 02, 2023 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO — District Attorney General Jennings Jones and Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon DeBoer presented the 2023 Hometown Heroes Awards at the.... Read More

Online Child Predators Could Be Talking to Your Children in Rutherford County

Apr 25, 2023 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - In today’s social media focused society, it is no wonder that children and teens feel so comfortable talking to strangers online. This holds espe.... Read More
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VA Tennessee Valley raises mental health, suicide prevention awareness through “The Road to Recovery” Ruck March

Apr 19, 2023 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Army Veteran and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) employee Melvin Gatewood embarked on a 35-mile ruck march today to raise awarene.... Read More

Convicted Rapist in Rutherford County Receives a 100-Year Sentence

Apr 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The hard work of Detective Marcy Gossett with the Smyrna Police Department landed a child rapist behind bars for the next 100-years. Sentencing.... Read More
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More than 50-Animals Rescued from Neglectful Conditions in LaVergne, TN

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:22 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, Tenn – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 48 dogs and 5 cats today from desperate hoarding conditions at a trailer in L.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Warns - Do Not Scan the QR Code

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – Officials in the Town of Smyrna has been made aware of SCAM QR codes being placed around Smyrna indicating "Scan to win a trip to Miami.” Authorities.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Finding the Best Media

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:57 pm by WGNS News

A Professor of Journalism at MTSU takes a look at national news outlets and media operations around the country and asks, “Who’s the number one media outlet?&.... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll: Over 40% of Tennessee Families Are Food Insecure, up From Last Year

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

An increasing number of Tennessee parents are reporting their families are food insecure. Up more than 30% in just one year, 41.2% of Tennessee parents reported low or very lo.... Read More
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Ribbon Cutting for Siegel Indoor Soccer Training Facility Set for March 24th in Murfreesboro

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A brand-new indoor soccer arena will open their doors to the public next Friday. The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department reports that the publi.... Read More

MTSU, Chick-fil-A tuition partnership helping engineering tech student build future

Mar 15, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University students are getting a financial boost thanks to a thriving partnership between the university and Chick-fil.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Set for Duo to Face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

Mar 08, 2023 at 10:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - A sealed indictment that was handed down by a Rutherford County Grand Jury in 2022 for two suspects believed to be involved in a felony TennCa.... Read More