COMMENTARY: In Today's Commissioner Corner, Craig Harris Talks About the Legalization of Marijuana in Tennessee

May 23, 2023 at 02:00 am by WGNS News

  On today's Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris dives into the idea of legalizing marijuana, which is something that many people are talkin.... Read More

Unemployment Figures for Tennessee are DOWN - How Does Rutherford County Look?

May 23, 2023 at 12:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state of Tennessee experienced lower unemployment in April, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Developme.... Read More

Northfield Earns 2023 Elementary Science Olympiad Title

May 23, 2023 at 12:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Seven first-place finishes in one-third of the event categories propelled Northfield Elementary School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the team.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Substation in Franklin, TN being Moved to Rutherford County

May 23, 2023 at 12:01 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED PLANS: MTE to Move Substation on Thursday (May 25, 2023) HERE Previous Plans to Move Substation Tuesday (below) were cancelled. See the updated news story above.... Read More
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Two Vehicle Auto Accident on South Church Street Monday Afternoon

May 22, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - There was a two-vehicle auto accident on Monday afternoon that slowed traffic on South Church Street. The wreck occurred in front of the Innsbrook K.... Read More

Jessica Jackson named next principal of Blackman Middle

May 22, 2023 at 11:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jessica Jackson has been named as the next principal of Blackman Middle School. She first joined Rutherford County Schools in 2006. Previously, she se.... Read More

Murfreesboro Senator Secures $2 Million in Budget to Incentivize Medical Students to Train and Work in Rural Areas

May 22, 2023 at 06:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Senator Shane Reeves (R) of Murfreesboro secured $2 million in state funding for Middle Tennessee State University to provide scholarships for.... Read More

TUESDAY: Availability of Sign-On Bonuses of up to $20,000 at VA Nurse Hiring Fair in Rutherford County

May 22, 2023 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – As heard in previous newscast, there is a large need to hire more nurses at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.The VA reports there.... Read More

Today, guests from the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System discussed Mental Health, Gout and More

May 22, 2023 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Adenrele Dr. Olajide, Staff Rheumatologist at the Nashville VA and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Some of the items he discussed included.... Read More

Swap and Shop for Monday, May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

FREE: Paddle Boat, I have a paddle boat to give away. It’s in my driveway at 2406 Wiltshire Dr. First come first serve. I gave a man $30.00 for it, cause he was in need.... Read More

MONDAY: Rutherford County Again has Some of the Lowest Prices for Fuel in Tennessee

May 22, 2023 at 07:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Rutherford County Farmers' Market at the Lane Agri-Park is Back in Full Swing with New Additions and MORE Every Tuesday and Friday Morning

May 22, 2023 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Farmer’s Market at the Lane Agri-Park on John R. Rice Boulevard is back in full swing with the next market day scheduled for this Tuesday mor.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Responds to Garage Fire - Garage Filled with Snakes, Some Exotic

May 21, 2023 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a garage fire on Monday, May 15, 2023 on Banks Street in Murfreesboro. No people were injured.... Read More

Several Children at Christiana Middle School Transported to Hospital after Ingesting Alleged Magic Mushroom Candy

May 20, 2023 at 06:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A student is accused of bringing chocolate candy to school that allegedly contained what drug users call Magic Mushrooms... WGNS is not releasing the n.... Read More

While working, MTSU aerospace grad flies over commencement site instead

May 19, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tony Briotta would’ve enjoyed attending Middle Tennessee State University’s May 5 commencement to personally receive his mast.... Read More

Council approves Solid Waste Fee Adjustment; Customers advised $2 collection fee increase effective July 1, 2023

May 18, 2023 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, May 18, 2023, to support continued adjustments in the Solid Waste Fee Structure toward a self-su.... Read More

10th Annual Rutherford County Athena Leadership Award Goes to Dr. Chandra Story and Samantha Weir

May 18, 2023 at 06:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Dr. Chandra Story has been named the recipient of the 2023 ATHENA International Leadership Award of Rutherford County, and the 2023 ATHENA Young Profession.... Read More

Listen to the obituaries for Thursday, May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023 at 03:30 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries for Thursday, May 18, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

VA 2K Walk and Roll is This Wednesday from 11AM to 1PM

May 16, 2023 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

ABOVE PODCAST: Bart Walker talks to Dr. Deborah Bonitz, a clinical psychologist at the Nashville VA campus and co-coordinator for the VA2K Walk and Roll. MURFREESBORO, T.... Read More

Groundbreaking was Held Monday for Additional Parking on the Nearby Downtown Lebanon Square

May 16, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY,  TN - In nearby Lebanon,  Mayor Rick Bell and Lebanon city officials hosted a groundbreaking on Monday for an additional parking lot.  The new lo.... Read More