Rutherford County

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

Hogs, Bears, and Alligators—Oh My! Ag Center's Justin Stefanski Talks Wildlife Locally and the Best Green Grass in Rutherford Co.

Oct 18, 2024 at 09:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On this episode of our daily Action Line podcast, host Scott Walker dives into some fascinating local topics. You'll hear about wild hogs and wild.... Read More

Driver Ticketed in Christiana School Zone for 49 MPH Over School Zone Speed Limit

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding through school zones continues to present challenges for Rutherford County authorities, despite efforts to curb dangerous driving. Rutherford.... Read More

Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway Intersection to Close for Weekend Roadwork in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:55 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Rutherford County drivers should prepare for a full closure at the intersection of Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway/Nissan Drive this weekend. Starti.... Read More

UPDATED: Driver With Outstanding Sexual Assault Warrant Shot After Firing at Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will continue looking into a shooting that involved deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More

A Senior Citizen and his Nissan Leave the Sheriff’s Office Puzzled by Bizarre Break-In

Oct 17, 2024 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In an era where security cameras are as common as front doors, it seems some folks still forget that Big Brother—or at least Ring Doorbell—.... Read More

Red Kettles, Angel Trees, and Disaster Relief: Salvation Army's Mission at Home and Beyond

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We continue our coverage of how Rutherford County residents are assisting in disaster-stricken areas across East Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,.... Read More

Discounts and Detention: Woman Caught Shoplifting Again at Murfreesboro Walmart

Oct 16, 2024 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police officers responded to a call at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway, only to encounter a familiar face—a 33-year-old Smyrna woman who deci.... Read More

Murfreesboro Airport hosts STEAM Festival event Oct. 19

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is once again proud to announce participation in the Discovery Center’s 3rd Annual TN STEAM Fest.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Says: “We Don’t Accept Warrant Payments via Gift Cards, Y’all”

Oct 15, 2024 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

  Middle Tennessee - Once again, a sheriff's department in Middle Tennessee is warning residents to resist the urge of believing everything they hear, even if it's a voi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Teen Missing Since Oct. 10

Oct 14, 2024 at 11:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police are actively searching for 15-year-old Amilliona Bowman, who was last seen on October 10, 2024. According to investigators, Bowman lef.... Read More
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