Rutherford County TN

Selling Used Items Online: BBB Safety Tips & 2026 Torch Awards

Feb 18, 2026 at 11:03 am by Producer

Selling used items online safely is the top priority for many this spring as decluttering season kicks into high gear. In this episode, host Bryan Barrett welcomes James Pri.... Read More

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Rutherford County Slated for Federal Aid Following Brutal January Winter Storm

Feb 07, 2026 at 11:35 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - Relief is on the way for Rutherford County as President Donald J. Trump officially approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Tennessee fol.... Read More

Ashley Benkarski Announces D21 County Commissioner Run

Feb 01, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro native and Middle Tennessee State University graduate Ashley Benkarski has announced her run to represent Rutherford County's District.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for Ice Dams While Residents Wonder: Since When Do Our Winter Storms Have Names?

Jan 31, 2026 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - AAA is urging homeowners across Rutherford County to keep a close eye on their roofs this week as another bitter cold snap settles in. And whi.... Read More

Mysterious Booms Rattle Rutherford County Monday Night During Deep Freeze

Jan 27, 2026 at 07:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - If you heard a sudden boom Monday night — or even felt your house jolt — you weren’t alone. Residents across Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for "Major Winter Storm" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 22, 2026 at 06:28 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Residents of Rutherford County are being urged to prepare for a significant and dangerous winter weather event moving into Middle.... Read More

Rutherford County Faces Mandate to build $400-Million Jail...5‑Year Clock Begins January 1st

Dec 26, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many longtime Rutherford County residents, this story has an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Three times in the past several decades,.... Read More

From Record Growth to New Schools: Mayor Carr Breaks Down 2025 and What Comes Next at 8:15AM Friday on WGNS

Dec 24, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr will join Bart Walker on the WGNS Action Line this coming Friday morning (the day after Christmas) offering listener.... Read More

WGNS Shares the Heart of Christmas: Local Families Reflect on Memories That Still Shine

Dec 24, 2025 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS hopes this truly is the most wonderful time of the year for you and your family. As Christmas Eve and Christmas Day arrive, the station is filli.... Read More

UPDATE on County Mayor Joe Carr's Injuries

Nov 16, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering from nine broken ribs, a lacerated liver, and a semi-collapsed lung. The injury happened on Veterans Day afternoon aroun.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Welcomes Newest Class of Firefighters

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Fire Rescue celebrated the graduation of Recruit Class 25-01 Friday (11/14/25). The ceremony marked the end of 14 weeks of dema.... Read More

Time to Fall Back—But Don't Trip Over Your Alarm Clock

Oct 30, 2025 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ready or not, it’s almost time to “fall back in time”—and no, that’s not a new Netflix series. Daylight Saving Time.... Read More

Teena Bigbee Retires After 30 Years of Service to Rutherford County Youth

Oct 30, 2025 at 07:52 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - After three decades of dedicated service, Teena Bigbee has officially retired as Director of Rutherford County Youth Services. Her farewell wasn’t jus.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Approve 2026–2027 Academic Calendar

Oct 24, 2025 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has officially approved the academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, setting the.... Read More

Mild Forecast or ‘Stupid Cold’? Local Weather Voices Weigh In

Oct 24, 2025 at 06:44 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Is winter coming in cold and fierce—or just damp and moody? That’s the question Rutherford County residents are tossing around as f.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Major I-840 Incidents in One Week - Traffic Delays and a Deadly Collision

Oct 13, 2025 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) We now have more details on an accident that occurred on I-840 this past Tuesday evening. The wreck involved a tractor-trailer that was traveling in the eas.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him. Today.... Read More

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