Friday Football Scores for October 15th, 2021

Oct 15, 2021 at 11:00 pm by WGNS

JENNINGS AND AYERS FUNERAL HOME SCOREBOARDOakland 24, Riverdale 7Stewarts Creek 27, Siegel 13Rockvale 50, Blackman 45Smyrna 49, Dickson Co. 20Overton 41, La Vergne 14Eaglevill.... Read More

$747K MTSU-led ginseng research alliance funding features major USDA grant award

Oct 15, 2021 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The International Ginseng Institute at Middle Tennessee State University has received a total of $747,500 &.... Read More

Register Now to be in the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade

Oct 15, 2021 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Applications are now available online for the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade which will be held Sunday, December 12. This year the event will b.... Read More

2020 U.S. Census Numbers Show Rutherford County has Just Under 350,000 Residents

Oct 15, 2021 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

New U.S. Census numbers are in and it looks as if Rutherford County has just under 342-thousand residents. County Commission District 20 had the highest rate of growth of an.... Read More

Lascassas Elementary uses stuffed animal to collect canned foods

Oct 15, 2021 at 11:06 am by WGNS

It’s election time at Lascassas Elementary School when students who donate canned food items will vote for one of three stuffed animals to be school “president.&rd.... Read More

Rutherford County to Host Free Household Hazardous Waste Event November 6th

Oct 15, 2021 at 10:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN –Rutherford County will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collections (HHW) on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Items can be taken to the City of Mu.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Close BOLO in Car Audio Store Theft

Oct 15, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

One of several “Be On the Lookout” reports from the Murfreesboro Police Department has been canceled, as a result of detectives being able to positively identify a.... Read More

Central Magnet, Thurman Francis ranked among top three middle schools in Tennessee

Oct 15, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Two of the top three middle schools in the state of Tennessee — Central Magnet School, first, and Thurman Francis Arts Academy, third — are from Rutherford County,.... Read More

2021 Special Kids Race on October 30th

Oct 15, 2021 at 08:27 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The upcoming Special Kids Race will be on Saturday, October 30th in Murfreesboro. There will be 15K, 10K and 5K distances. There will also be a one mile&nbs.... Read More

The Webb School gets to celebrate 150th anniversary finale -- in 152nd year

Oct 15, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – It is a year and a half later than expected, but The Webb School’s 150th anniversary celebration finale will be hosted on campus Oct. 21-.... Read More

Festive Flats: Jazz Fest on the Historic Rutherford County Square

Oct 14, 2021 at 09:36 pm by WGNS

The annual Jazz Fest took a break in 2020, due to the COVID pandemic. But, the music returned in 2021 and was enjoyed by thousands of fans both young and old. Click the below.... Read More

Because of a Long Wait, Unknown Woman Allegedly Assaults McDonald's Worker

Oct 14, 2021 at 03:17 pm by WGNS

A bizarre attack that unfolded inside a fast food eatery in Nashville has raised a few eyebrows and Metro Police aim to get to the bottom of it.The incident was sa.... Read More

MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation lands $43K grant for WWII on Tennessee Homefront research

Oct 14, 2021 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

ABOVE PHOTO: Kira Duke, education specialist at Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation, holds a Library of Congress digital collection phot.... Read More

Boat Stolen in Smyrna, TN

Oct 14, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department is investigating the theft of a boat, which occurred earlier this month on October 4, 2021.Detectives say the boat was stolen around 6AM at 1394.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Planning November 15th Street Festival and Open House

Oct 14, 2021 at 01:21 pm by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries plans to host a street festival next month to commemorate the opening of their new building. The fundraiser will cost $25 per ticket,which will help of.... Read More

Stolen Cars and Stolen Guns in Murfreesboro - Beware

Oct 14, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

Reports of guns being left unattended in cars continues to hit newsrooms across the country and the problems continues to be an issue in cities throughout the Volunteer State..... Read More

La Vergne Parks and Recreation Grant Ceremony and More

Oct 14, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials will hold a check presentation ceremony this Friday, Oct. 15th for a parks and recreation grant for La Ve.... Read More

Open Burning in Rutherford County Requires Permit: October 15-May 15

Oct 14, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— (October 14, 2021) Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required.... Read More

McFadden tops U.S. News’ first-ever statewide evaluation of elementary, middle schools

Oct 14, 2021 at 10:26 am by WGNS

Dr. Clark Blair was scrolling through his Twitter feed Monday morning when he saw a Tweet from U.S. News & World Report.The message contained a link announcing their.... Read More

Battle of the 'Boro on WGNS Friday Night

Oct 14, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

It's the 54th meeting between Oakland and Riverdale this Friday night on WGNS State Farm Prep Football from Ray Hughes Stadium. The Battle of the 'Boro series is led by the Wa.... Read More