Rutherford County Fire Chief Discusses Hurricane Response and Highlights Future Expansion Locally

Oct 14, 2024 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Chief Larry Farley highlighted how members of his department volunteered to assist in hurricane-ravaged areas, help.... Read More

The Rutherford County District Attorney’s Show Looks at Unfinished Justice as the Gregory Hawkins Murder Case Remains Unsolved and a Legal Shift in Juvenile Court Cases

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today on The WGNS Action Line, we take a journey through some of Rutherford County’s most haunting criminal cases. Host J. Paul Newman, retired f.... Read More
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Walter Hill Elementary Celebrated 100-Years on Saturday!

Aug 10, 2024 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Walter Hill Elementary School at  6309 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro held its 100th Anniversary celebration on Saturday (8/10/2024). Principal.... Read More

100-Year Anniversary of Walter Hill Elementary School

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Much has changed over the past 100 years. In 1924, a new car, like the Model T, cost about $290, and fuel was just 11 cents per gallon. A new home coul.... Read More

Teen Charged with Felony Possession of Counterfeit Money

Aug 02, 2024 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A teenager who allegedly tried to pass $500 of fake $20 bills Tuesday at Dollar General in Walter Hill was apprehended after he ran from deputies, a Ru.... Read More

Public Safety Building in Walter Hill Fully Staffed on Thursday

Jul 31, 2024 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – The fourth Rutherford County Public Safety Building has been opened in Walter Hill. Brent Carter with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services says p.... Read More

Community Rallies for Tanner Family at 'Cruise-In' Car Show

May 21, 2024 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The community is invited to join the “Cruise-In” Car Show at Middle Point Park on Saturday, June 1, to support the Tanner Family, who are.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill’s $70M Renewable Natural Gas Site

Mar 21, 2024 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Point Landfill operators have broken ground on an approximately $70 million renewable natural gas (RNG) site on the west side of the landfill property, a.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Launches Virtual Comment Card

Jan 11, 2024 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Point Landfill has launched a new section on its website dedicated to gathering feedback from the general public. The vi.... Read More

Drug Takeback Day is Going on Now in Rutherford County - (Fri. and Sat.) October 27-28

Oct 27, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of prescription medications and vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day t.... Read More

Middle Point Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of Tennessee and Others for Drug Takeback Day October 27-28

Oct 23, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on October 27-28.  &.... Read More

REMINDER: Middle Point Landfill Open House on Wednesday Evening from 5 to 7PM

Sep 19, 2023 at 11:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The operators of the Middle Point Landfill will hold an open house event on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in the MTSU North Commons, ou.... Read More
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First Graduating Class of the Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department

Apr 24, 2023 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department is continuing their growth with new fire stations and firefighters. After going through a vet.... Read More

VA Golf Course to close when lease expires Dec. 31

Nov 23, 2022 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – With Veterans Administration (VA) management in Murfreesboro developing plans for land the City currently leases for a 9-hole golf course, the.... Read More

Suspect charged with public indecency in Walter Hill Investigation

Oct 24, 2022 at 08:22 pm by WGNS News

(Walter Hill Community) The man who was accused of exposing himself to two girls in the Walter Hill area of Rutherford County has been arrested. According to the Rutherford Co.... Read More

Storage Space Turned into Classrooms as Rutherford County Schools Continue to Grow

Oct 14, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

As Rutherford County continues to grow, the county schools continue to the feel growing pains. Storage space and workrooms within some of the existing schools have had to be t.... Read More

Newly Elected Mayor Speculates Landfill in Rutherford County Could Close Within 3-Years

Sep 28, 2022 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill may have a shorter lifespan than expected. During a report filed less than a year ago, it was in.... Read More

Help others by golfing! The Rutherford County School Resource Officers Golf Tournament

Sep 21, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) If you enjoy a good game of golf, then you should consider playing a round to help special needs' school students in our community. Right.... 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

POWER NATION, This Weekend on the Rutherford County Line at the Nashville Superspeedway

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

(WILSON COUNTY, TN) On the Rutherford / Wilson County line this weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway, there will be lots of noise and power heard from miles away, as they co.... Read More