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Tornado Moved Tombstones in 1800s Cemetery

Apr 03, 2023 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

(VERSAILLES COMMUNITY)  Historian and District 8 County Commissioner Pettus Read discovered a very unusual happening during this past weekend's tornado. An unex.... Read More

Volunteers Needed In Readyville

Apr 03, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS

 (READYVILLE, TN) Volunteers are needed to help our Readyville neighbors on the Rutherford-Cannon county line return to wholeness. You are also required to check-in to th.... Read More

Smyrna Receives $3.9--Million Infrastructure Grant

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, announced that Smyrna will receive a $3.9 million grant to improve water infra.... Read More

PAWS Rodeo Adoption Fun April 15th!

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:45 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County PAWS (Pet Adoption Welfare Services) plans to host a Western Style Rodeo themed throwdown adoption event with several local businesses i.... Read More

Gov. Lee "Safer Schools, Armed Security"

Apr 03, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) From capitol hill, just one week after the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cam.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Light Up the Night for Janae

Apr 01, 2023 at 12:33 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) The 17-year old Smyrna High volleyball champion continues to heal after having both legs amputated as a result of a speeding car pushing a vehicle into her. There.... Read More

TORNADO: Readyville Market Gone

Apr 01, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS

(EAGLEVILLE, TN)  The Rutherford-Cannon County line was slammed hard by tornadoes that touched down in Readyville and Kittrell. This is the old Readyville gas station and.... Read More

Readyville Mill Destroyed by Tornado

Apr 01, 2023 at 10:19 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN)  The historic Readyville Mill was destroyed by the early Saturday (4/1/2023) morning tornado that touched-down at the Rutherford-Cannon County line. .... Read More
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UPDATE: Tornado Hits Readyville Hard

Apr 01, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN) American Red Cross disaster teams are on the ground and helping those who have been hammered by tornadoes and storms. Locally, Readyville and Kittrell were hi.... Read More

Ram's Roads To Avoid

Apr 01, 2023 at 06:53 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) High winds, tornados and a mix of spring sunshine continue as Murfreesboro Transportation Department's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran warns motorists of contr.... Read More

Wedding Dress Exhibit Is At The Woman's Club

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:29 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The popular WEDDING DRESSES ACROSS THE DECADES will be at the Woman's Club, 221 E. College Street in Murfreesboro, on Fridays through Sunday, June 2-18, 2023. T.... Read More

Linebaugh Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Mar 27, 2023 at 08:39 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  It was 1942 that a Murfreesboro native living in Florida learned that his hometown had no library.  Henry T. Linebaugh was inspired to make a $5,000.... Read More

Ram Shows Motorists Spring Construction Areas To Avoid

Mar 25, 2023 at 08:24 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Spring is in the air, tulips are beautiful and blossoms on many tree are in full color. Construction crews are enjoying the seasonal change too, and that.... Read More

Rutherford County Steering Committee "Does Not Take NO From General Assembly"

Mar 24, 2023 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County commissioners and County Mayor Joe Carr certainly did not quietly accept the General Assembly's voting down HB 1206 earlier that day, and when.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks’ Bill Intended to Freeze Top Officials' Pay Raises Killed by Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - At a time when inflation is at a record high, is it appropriate for Tennessee county officers to receive raises up to $10,000 at the expense of the tax.... Read More

150 County Employees Volunteered On Saturday

Mar 18, 2023 at 11:33 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro) Rutherford County government and Board of Education employees packed over 55,000 Meals of Hope on Saturday (3/18/2023). More than 150 volunteers gathered i.... Read More

Ram's "1st Day of Spring" Road Report

Mar 18, 2023 at 09:11 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Monday is the first day of spring (3/20/2023), but cold temps remain. Murfreesboro Transportation's Deputy Director Ram Balachandran notes, "There may be.... Read More

Sign-Up for Youth Archery

Mar 18, 2023 at 07:24 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) As you heard on the WGNS' broadcast of Rutherford Issues, The Archery Experience is being offered to area youth starting April 13, 2023 at the Boys and Girls Club.... Read More

OPEN HOUSE Sunday for TN's 1st Neighborhood Hospital

Mar 14, 2023 at 06:29 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) There will be an "open house" at Tennessee's first neighborhood hospital this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon. Ascension St. Thomas invites the public.... Read More

Get Ready For A Safe St. Patrick's Holiday on Friday

Mar 13, 2023 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY)  Observing St. Patrick’s life and death March 17 is a day of celebration, but problems arise when adding vehicles, alcohol and driving. Rutherf.... Read More