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Rutherford County Opens School Choice Enrollment for 2025 this December with Options for District Students

Nov 05, 2024 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Rutherford County’s population continues to grow, so do opportunities within its school system… Currently, more than 51,000 students ar.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Pushes for Redirecting Proposed Forensics Center funds to Support First Responders

Nov 05, 2024 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Over the past five years, there has been considerable discussion surrounding a proposed Rutherford County Forensics Center, which has repeatedly failed.... Read More

Looking Forward: Joey Peay Shares MMC’s Plans for Rutherford County and More

Nov 04, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Joey Peay, President and CEO of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC). A lifelong Rutherford County resi.... Read More

MTSU’s School of Music Students to Spread Holiday Joy at Annual ‘Messiah’ Concert Nov. 17

Nov 04, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

MTSU’s School of Music students to spread holiday joy at annual ‘Messiah’ concert Nov. 17   MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State Univers.... Read More
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Chamber's Ambassadors Visited the new Greenhouse SPRING HOUSE

Oct 31, 2024 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – A group of Chamber Ambassadors visited Greenhouse Ministries and got a sneak-peak at the SPRING HOUSE, that’s where they will give-out clothing.... Read More

Halloween Fun at the Square: Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Murfreesboro

Oct 29, 2024 at 07:07 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - On Halloween afternoon, bring the family to the downtown Murfreesboro Square for some festive fun! Gloria Christy, from Shacklett's Photography loca.... Read More

Nashville Woman Arrested by Mt. Juliet Police After High-Speed Stop Reveals Rutherford County Felony Theft Charges

Oct 26, 2024 at 08:40 am by Chandelar Williams

MT. JULIET, TENN. - A 21-year-old Nashville woman was taken into custody by Mt. Juliet Police on October 25 after a routine traffic stop on I-40 exposed her connection to a si.... Read More

Rutherford County Joins Statewide Effort to Ensure Halloween Safety with ‘Operation Blackout’

Oct 25, 2024 at 04:58 pm by Chandelar Williams

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - This Halloween, probation and parole officers from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will be out in force, making sure that trick-or-trea.... Read More

OPINION: State Rep. Mike Sparks on Civility that is Easy if We Remember What Unites Instead of Dwelling on Division

Oct 25, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

EDITORIAL (Submitted) - Our nation is gripped every four years with a 24-hour news cycle outlining the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans. The American people.... Read More

Topics Today: Creating New Doctors, Growing Better Economies, and Leaders with Disabilities

Oct 25, 2024 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On today's Action Line with WGNS Host Scott Walker, we dive deep into three fascinating stories showcasing the remarkable achievements and initiatives.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rate at 2.9%, 4th Lowest in Tennessee

Oct 24, 2024 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County continues to boast a strong labor market, reporting an unemployment rate of 2.9% for September 2024 - the same number that was recorded in August of.... Read More

AI-Driven Scam Uses Sheriff’s Captain’s Voice to Steal $7,500 in Bitcoin

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Scammers apparently used artificial intelligence mimicking Sheriff’s Capt. Will Holton voice to convince a resident to hand over $7,500 in bitcoi.... Read More

From TN to NC: MTE Crews Reflect on Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are slowly learning more about the work done by MTE crews that went to North Carolina and East Tennessee to help communities uncover from the catast.... Read More

MTSU Professor and Students Track Early Voting Trends in Rutherford County

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Central Murfreesboro has the lowest early voting turnout in Rutherford County so far, data from the Rutherford County Election Commission show as t.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Honored After Cracking Fraudulent VIN Operation

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy who helped recover more than $200,000 worth of expensive stolen trucks earned the Deputy of the Year Award f.... Read More

From “VIP Tasks” to Nephew Imposters: Local Law Enforcement Warn of Creative Scams

Oct 23, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is sounding the alarm on part-time job scams that are targeting loca.... Read More

Drive-Through Trunk or Treat with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Oct 21, 2024 at 08:23 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Police officers, Sheriff's Deputies, firefighters and other first responders will hand out candy to kids during the annual Rutherford County Tr.... Read More

AAHSRC dedicates Historic Marker on square 2PM Sunday

Oct 21, 2024 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County (AAHRSC) is excited to announce a special unveiling of a historical plaque at 126.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Fuel Cost Averaging $2.77 in Rutherford County on Monday, October 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More