UPDATE: Son of Former LaVergne Mayor Killed in Tragic Accident on Highway 231 South in Christiana

Jul 29, 2023 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: CHRISTIANA, TN - The son of former LaVergne Mayor Ronnie Erwin has been killed in a serious auto accident that occurred on Highway 231 South in Christiana. According.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Hosts Open Houses on Long-Term Community Vision, Local Benefits

Jul 06, 2023 at 09:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will host a series of community open house events this summer, with the first to be held at Dot & Lucy’s,.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Completely Rezone - While Also Planning to Open New School on 65-Acres of Former Batey Farm's Property

May 31, 2023 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School zoning will soon change and the Rutherford County School Board will be working with an outside organization to help make those changes..... Read More

Candy Bars Allegedly Containing "Magic Mushrooms" Seized in Warren Co. Days Before Several Rutherford Co. Students Became Sick After Eating Candy Bars with Mushrooms

May 26, 2023 at 06:49 am by WGNS News

You may recall hearing the May 18th story about several Christiana Middle School students eating a candy bar that reportedly contained “Magic Mushrooms.” After the.... Read More
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Tuesday Fire at a Christiana Home is Under Investigation

Apr 12, 2023 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A house fire in the Christiana area is under investigation. The fire occurred in a small neighborhood behind the C & E Market off Hwy 231 South o.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Accused of Murdering his Neighbor in Christiana Scheduled for Hearing in Rutherford County Courts on May 1st

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Christiana, TN - UPDATE: A Christiana man charged with the murder of his neighbor is scheduled to appear in court for a criminal hearing on May 1, 2023.  55-Year-old.... Read More

Tennessee’s Volunteer Firefighters Honored During Volunteer Firefighters Week

Mar 03, 2023 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of.... Read More

UPDATE: All Three Suspects in the Christiana Murder of Terry Barber Receive Life in Prison

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Christiana, TN - WGNS has news on what appears to be the final chapter in a murder case that shook the Christiana community almost 4-years ago. You may recall a tota.... Read More

Storm Lines Extremely Strong Wednesday Night and Well Into Thursday

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

Round 1: The National Weather Service continues to report a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Middle Tennessee, which directly impacts Rutherford County. Throughout the night ther.... Read More

UPDATE: Name of Man who Died in Murfreesboro Home Fire this Past Thursday Released by Fire Marshal's Office

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - WGNS now has more news on a fatal home fire that occurred on Snell Road in Murfreesboro this past Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Rutherford County Fir.... Read More

One Person and Three Pets Die in a Thursday Night Fire in Rutherford County

Feb 10, 2023 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - One person and three pets died in a house fire Thursday night at the 3700-block of Snell Road, Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department reported. The.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Man Charged with Murder Has Case Bound Over to Grand Jury

Feb 08, 2023 at 03:23 pm by WGNS

A Christiana man charged with the murder of his neighbor has his case bound over to the Rutherford County Grand Jury.54-Year-old Jeffery Hayden Burris of Panther Creek Road is.... Read More

Today, WGNS Spoke to a 16-year-old who is a 3-time cancer survivor - Listen to his inspirational story on this podcast - Hear how his parents helped him every step of the way!

Jan 20, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This summer, Colton Sheets from Rockvale High School will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and.... Read More

Rockvale High Student Colton Sheets to Take Part in Envision’s Aerospace and Aviation Academy at the NASA and Houston Space Center in Texas

Jan 18, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This summer, Colton Sheets from Rockvale High School will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and.... Read More

Trial Date Confirmed for Final Suspect in the Murder of 68-Year-Old Terry Barber of Christiana

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

(Christiana, TN) On June 26, 2019, Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home of Mr. Terry Barber in Christiana.  Once on the scene,.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force School bus Safety Traffic Enforcement

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Promoting school bus safety for bus drivers and students will be the focus of a school bus safety event Wednesday, Dec. 7 sponsored by the Rutherford C.... Read More

Operation Fall Brakes to enforce aggressive driving

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

 Dramatic increases of drivers committing road rage and aggressive driving on Interstate 24 prompted “Operation Fall Brakes,” an enforcement and education eff.... Read More

The Local Better Business Bureau Updates WGNS on Scams

Oct 12, 2022 at 03:55 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Scams continue to impact local residents. James Price from the Rutherford County Better Business Bureau office said to use caution when unsolicit.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Murder Suspect Accused of Killing Neighbor to Appear in Court Next Month

Oct 10, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update regarding a murder investigation that is under the direction of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. According to.... Read More

UPDATE: Area Road Work and Resurfacing Projects in Rutherford County and More

Sep 14, 2022 at 09:10 am by WGNS News

Roadwork on the bridge between South Church Street and Broad Street has been causing delays in the flow of traffic for Murfreesboro residents. Rutherford Blvd between Broad an.... Read More