Rutherford County

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

Join the Action: Special Olympics Fall Games Kick Off in Rutherford County

Oct 14, 2024 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

Special Olympics Tennessee’s State Fall Games are in Rutherford County this weekend, October 18 and 19. Volunteers are still needed for both event days, and everyone is.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Surge 12 Cents

Oct 14, 2024 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Gas prices across the state reversed course and surged 12 cents higher over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.85 which is 10 cents.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Marshal Announces Permit Required For All Open Burning

Oct 14, 2024 at 12:14 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Rutherford County residents during October 15, 2024 through May 15, 2025 that t.... Read More

A Closer Look at Our Water Supply, the Growing Population and the Need for a Larger Wastewater Treatment Plant

Oct 10, 2024 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? In places like Murfreesboro... That was Valerie Smith, director of the Murfreesboro Wat.... Read More

Rutherford County GIS Department Supports Hurricane Helene Efforts

Oct 09, 2024 at 05:22 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN  -  Rutherford County Geographic Information System (GIS) services is supporting Hurricane Helene efforts in east Tennessee.  Washington.... Read More

MTSU’s June Anderson Center Collecting Comfy Clothes, Bras, Thanksgiving Pantry Items

Oct 08, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students is spearheading community collection.... Read More

Fatal Gas Station Dispute on Joe B. Jackson Parkway Progresses Through Criminal Justice System

Oct 08, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE: A 9-1-1 call led Murfreesboro Police to a gas station on Joe B. Jackson Parkway this past May, where one witness said that chaos had unfolded.... Read More

Local Fire Department Teams Up with NFPA for Fire Prevention Week 2024

Oct 07, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevent.... Read More

Federal Indictment Filed After $50K ATM Theft in Murfreesboro: Three Texas Men Charged

Oct 07, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO,  TN  - A federal grand jury has indicted three men from Houston, Texas, in connection with a daring ATM theft in Murfreesboro. Robert Bailey, Jr., 24,.... Read More

CUD Gets Newport's Water Flowing Again!

Oct 05, 2024 at 08:12 pm by WGNS

Newport, TN - Consolidated Utilities District here in Murfreesboro sent a team to East Tennessee to help with Hurricane Helene damage. They completed their work Saturday after.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Legal Spotlight: From Cold Cases to Courtrooms

Oct 04, 2024 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome to today's episode, where retired Assistant District Attorney J. Paul Newman guides us through the intricate world of local law enforcement, fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Solve Staff Shortages, But Growth will Spur Future Challenges as Student Population Increases to 61,300+ Students Throughout Rutherford County

Oct 03, 2024 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

Listen to our entire interview with guests Lisa Trail and Tori Carr from the Murfreesboro City Schools Above. MURFREESBORO, TN - One of the major news stories across the na.... Read More

Tennessee is the 4th Least Expensive Market in the Country

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

Over last week gas prices across the state fluctuated higher to $2.80, but ultimately fell over the weekend to $2.76, the same price as one week ago. The average price of regu.... Read More
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Rutherford County Deputies Honored for Excellence in Corrections

Oct 01, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Two deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Adult Detention Center received top honors at the annual Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) confer.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual Leaf Litter Collection

Oct 01, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Stormwater Department is preparing for the annual leaf litter collection this fall. The leaf collection truck will be running from October 14, 20.... Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Family Housing and Wellness Clinic in Rutherford County

Sep 30, 2024 at 06:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County's unhoused individuals and families will soon have access to vital interim housing and low-barrier healthcare services, thanks to an initi.... Read More

Understanding Censure of Mayor Carr by Rutherford County Commission in Stand Against Mayor's Waste Contract

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Commission voted to censure County Mayor Joe Carr, but it seems some residents have been confused about.... Read More

Stones River Manor Postpones Yard Sale Due to Hurricane, Honors Late Mike Gann

Sep 26, 2024 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Incoming storms have caused the postponement of the much-anticipated Stones River Manor Yard Sale, initially scheduled for this Friday and Saturday. T.... Read More
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