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Local Non-Profits Invited to Apply for Community Development Block Grants in Murfreesboro

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The City of Murfreesboro Community Development Department is currently accepting applications from local non-profit agencies for three grants.... Read More

Over-the-Road Truck Driver Arrested for Child Exploitation in Shelbyville

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, TN – On January 10, 2025, Shelbyville Police Detectives made an arrest in a case involving child exploitation that has been under investigation for six mont.... Read More

Driver Escapes Injury After Skidding Off Icy Woodfin Road

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A driver narrowly escaped injury after slipping off Woodfin Road near Christiana due to thick ice on Sunday night, according to the Rutherford County S.... Read More

NFIB Calls for Lawmakers to Consider Small Business Interests in Tennessee

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director Jim Brown said today that Tennessee’s small business community is calling on lawmakers to cons.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates More Than $48,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee with branches in Rutherford County, announced today that it has donated $48,848 to Second Harvest Foo.... Read More

Former Felony Assault Charge Haunts Couple in Antioch Murder-Suicide Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

Antioch, TN - Just past the Rutherford County line on Baby Ruth Drive in Antioch, Metro Nashville Homicide detectives are investigating the Friday evening discovery of two dec.... Read More

Kentucky Men Plead Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Murfreesboro Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE - Two men from Kentucky have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Erick Bixler in Murfreesboro, TN. Chr.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Addresses Rutherford County's Population Surge: Rutherford County Surpasses Hamilton County

Jan 13, 2025 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the county’s projected population of 388,909, now.... Read More

Kickstart Your Health: New Year Tips from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Jan 13, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS talks to Kim Hilsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center about the importance of getting healthy in the New Year. It doesn’t have to be j.... Read More

Linebaugh Library partners with AutismTN

Jan 12, 2025 at 11:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Linebaugh Public Library, located at 105 W. Vine Street in uptown Murfreesboro, has partnered with AutismTN to introduce new services for Autistic.... Read More

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Rutherford County Schools to Remain Closed Monday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions

Jan 12, 2025 at 06:56 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Rutherford County Schools announced the closure of all schools in the district on Monday (January 13, 2025) due to continued hazardous road conditions.... Read More

Snow Patrol Closings, Cancellations & Delays for Monday, January 13th, 2025

Jan 12, 2025 at 05:34 pm by WGNS

Snow Patrol closings, cancellations and delays for Monday, January 13th, 2025 SCHOOLS Rutherford County Schools - CLOSED Murfreesboro City Schools: OPENING 2-HOURS LATE..... Read More

TN Educators: "Universal Vouchers Are Back"

Jan 12, 2025 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Let’s suppose Governor Bill Lee has the votes for his universal voucher bill. In that case, he will likely convene a special legislative session in the f.... Read More

Nominate ARTISTS Now! Deadline Jan. 31

Jan 11, 2025 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Attention area artists, the Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting nominations now through the EXTENDED deadline of January 31, 2025, for the 2025 Governo.... Read More

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Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers Temporarily Closes AGAIN After Another Accident

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA – Just a week after reopening, Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers in Smyrna has been forced to close its doors once more due to another unexpected accide.... Read More

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