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Assistant Chief Tim Swann Retires After 33-Years with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Sep 29, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – It has been said if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.  If that’s true, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Depart.... Read More

TBI: Groundbreaking for Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

TBI Director David Rausch was part of the groundbreaking this week for the MALETA (Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy) campus, the new state-of-the-art training f.... Read More

Rutherford County Continues to Have Low Unemployment Rate - Smyrna Maintains Lowest Rate in County

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS Teams Up with BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters”

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN. - With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. PAWS.... Read More

Dr. Kay Martin named Rutherford County Schools Deputy Director

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Dr. Kay Martin (above photo) will serve as deputy director of Rutherford County Schools, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. .... Read More

Proposal for County Property Assessors to Reappraise Properties Every 2-Years, Instead of Every 4-Years

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – As Middle Tennessee counties continue to prosper, the services provided by local government offices inevitably grows. A sizable portion of fu.... Read More

PlanRutherford Community Workshops Announced

Sep 28, 2023 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Rutherford County officials are excited to announce a series of community workshops scheduled in October as part of the ongoing PlanRutherford initiative.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Names 2023–2024 Commonwealth Society

Sep 28, 2023 at 01:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is elated to introduce the 2023–2024 members of the Rutherford Foundation Commonwealth Society.... Read More

Buyer Beware: Stolen Camper in Nearby Warren County, TN

Sep 28, 2023 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY,  TN - If you're looking through classified ads for a new camper, be cautious not to buy one that is stolen. Evidently,  this is an ongoing problem t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Saturday Murder in Nashville

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:10 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TENN - The investigation into a murder that occurred this past Saturday in Nashville,  has led to the arrest of a Murfreesboro man. According to Metro Nashvill.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Westbrooks Towers Provides a Safe, Good Place to Live for Older Adults on a Limited Income

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Patsy Smith is 68-years-old, and living her best life at Westbrooks Towers in Murfreesboro. Smith said, “I’m safe, I love the people here.... Read More

UPDATED: PACT Act offers special Health Care Enrollment for Tennessee Veterans

Sep 27, 2023 at 07:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Veterans unenrolled in VA health care are encouraged to apply for their care by Sept. 30, 2023, to take advantage of the PACT Act special enrollment.... Read More

Smyrna Police Aim to Nab Unknown Culprits Who Allegedly Stole Legos and More

Sep 27, 2023 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking to identify multiple subjects who were captured on security cameras at several stores in the area. According to Smyrn.... Read More
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Area Landlords Meet at Murfreesboro Housing Authority for Rental Housing Information Session

Sep 27, 2023 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - More than 50 area property owners, landlords and managers met in mid-September for a lunch and learn hosted by Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA). The S.... Read More

New MTSU Walker Library exhibit provides ‘different way’ of assembling Special Collections

Sep 27, 2023 at 01:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From Civil War memoirs and pop-up books to World’s Fair memorabilia and anatomy books with movable parts, variety is the underlying theme of.... Read More

City/County Fire Marshal’s Ban All Open Burning Until Further Notice Due to Lack of Rainfall

Sep 27, 2023 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a mandat.... Read More

Local Author to Visit Linebaugh Public Library for Book Signing

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro will host local author Taffeta Chime for a book signing on Saturday, October 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The aut.... Read More

City Schools Foundation to Hold Tennis Tournaments in Murfreesboro

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TENN - The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on October 27 and 28 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can comp.... Read More

Charitable Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Grant Funding for FY25

Sep 26, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Committee on Contributions of the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust invites eligible charitable applicants to submit re.... Read More

Free Pet Food Distribution in Murfreesboro This Week

Sep 26, 2023 at 03:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – An Outreach Pet Food Distribution will be held in Murfreesboro on Thursday from 9:00a to 3:30p at the Beesley Animal Foundation (2215 Keeneland Comm.... Read More