Rutherford Co. Chamber of Commerce ask for support in newly proposed legislation dealing with COVID-19

Aug 07, 2020 at 11:23 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has sent members an email talking about newly proposed legislation that could impact local residents and businesses. Apparently, the.... Read More

Higher Electric Bill? The Merger between Middle TN Elec. and Murfreesboro Elec. did not equal changed Rates

Aug 07, 2020 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric has reported that a lot of residents have received higher bills after the merger with Murfreesboro Electric, some even posting their complaints to Fa.... Read More

RuCo School Board: Young, Maxwell, Bratton & Moore Winners

Aug 07, 2020 at 12:50 am by WGNS

Two of the three incumbents for Rutherford County School Board retain their seats with newcomer Claire Maxwell defeating 16-year member Terry Hodge. The vote in the zone 5 ra.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council: Shacklett, Wade & Wright Winners

Aug 07, 2020 at 12:48 am by WGNS

Eight-year Murfreesboro City Councilman Eddie Smotherman was unsuccessful in his bid for a third term, as Shawn Wright captured one of three seats. Councilman Bill Shacklett.... Read More

RuCo Road Board: Bratcher, Shirley, Anderson and Johnson Winners

Aug 07, 2020 at 12:45 am by WGNS

Two Rutherford County Road Board races were unopposed, two others were not. And one of those two came down to the wire. Michael Shirley held off Randal "Bubba" Jones to take.... Read More

Atwood Stays on Bench; Defeats Mitchell for Circuit Court Judge

Aug 06, 2020 at 11:46 pm by WGNS

Jo Atwood was appointed Circuit Court Judge by Governor Lee May 26th. Election Day saw her win the seat with 63-percent of the vote over local attorney Jack Mitchell. The dist.... Read More
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AUDIO: Election Night Interviews

Aug 06, 2020 at 11:17 pm by WGNS

Election night coverage on WGNS was filled with results and interviews with candidates and other community leaders. Here, you can listen back to those interviews at the links.... Read More

AUDIO: Fall Sports Update from MTSU Athletics

Aug 06, 2020 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Director of Athletics Chris Massaro announced the intention of playing a home-and-home football series against former Sun Belt Conference rival Troy.... Read More

AAA Study Finds Flaws with Driver Assistance Technologies

Aug 06, 2020 at 11:32 am by WGNS

Although it’s designed to make you safer on the road, AAA is warning drivers to be cautious when trusting certain vehicle technology. What’s called “active d.... Read More

Enforcing Face Coverings in Rutherford County to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Aug 06, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

Rutherford County residents are required to wear a face covering throughout the month of August, according to County Mayor Bill Ketron. But, what happens if you refuse to wear.... Read More

COVID-19 Unemployment Numbers going Down

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:47 am by WGNS

New unemployment claims decreased significantly last week in Tennessee with one of the biggest drops since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic.According to the TN Department of.... Read More

UPDATE: 68-Years Later, The New Murfreesboro Airport

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:14 am by WGNS

The newly renovated Murfreesboro Airport is a top notch facility and City Councilman Bill Shacklett told WGNS that he is thankful for all of those involved the design and cons.... Read More

MTSU salutes summer graduating veterans with virtual Stole Ceremony to continue rich tradition

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Keith McElroy grew up in Pulaski, Tennessee, and knew about Middle Tennessee State University, about 90 minutes away in Murfreesboro. He had no ide.... Read More

Wake Up Crew Thu 8-6-20

Aug 06, 2020 at 08:40 am by WGNS

90 Miles East of Murfreesboro, Man Charged with over 16 Sex Related Offenses

Aug 06, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

About 90 miles East of Murfreesboro, a Pikeville, Tennessee man was arrested on multiple sex offense charges. A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau.... Read More

State Veterinarian Warns Livestock Owners of Virus Threat

Aug 06, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee state veterinarian’s office wants to make livestock owners and veterinarians aware of an outbreak of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in several midwestern.... Read More

DCS Praises Tennessee Lawmakers for Passing New Safe Haven Law

Aug 06, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services joins A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, Inc. to alert citizens to the newly amended Safe Haven Law passed by.... Read More

ACLU: Tennessee Supreme Court Allows Mail Ballots for All Voters With Underlying Health Conditions and Their Caretakers

Aug 06, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Under a Tennessee Supreme Court decision issued today, the state must permit every eligible voter with an underlying health condition that makes them especially vulnerable to.... Read More

New LaVergne Alderman Appointed to Fill Vacancy through November Election

Aug 05, 2020 at 10:54 pm by WGNS

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen have made a decision as to who will fill the vacant alderman seat until the November election.Graeme Coates was appointed to the vacant seat an.... Read More

Rutherford ATHENA Scholarship Recipient Announced

Aug 05, 2020 at 09:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — RUTHERFORD Cable, founding sponsor of the ATHENA International Leadership Award for Rutherford County, announces the 2020 ATHENA Patrons Society Sc.... Read More
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