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Rutherford County EMS Awarded $35,000 Grant from Gary Sinise Foundation

Nov 22, 2024 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service (RCEMS)  received a $35,000 no match grant award from the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) through their F.... Read More

Murfreesboro Sees Slight Uptick in Unemployment as Smyrna and LaVergne Stay Steady

Nov 21, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County continues to excel in employment metrics, maintaining its position among Tennessee’s top 10 counties with the lowest unemployme.... Read More

La Vergne’s Parade of Lights and Winter Festival Shine Bright for the Holidays with Ice Skating and More!

Nov 21, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

La Vergne’s Parade of Lights - Mark your calendars! La Vergne is set to dazzle residents and visitors alike with its 14th Annual Parade of Lights and the accompanying Wi.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County and a ‘Road Trip’ to Paris: Saving Money on Fuel

Nov 21, 2024 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If there’s one thing Tennessee is crushing lately, it’s being kind of cheap on gas—well, until we’re not. Earlier this week, AA.... Read More
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Performing UNDER PRESSURE Training: Murfreesboro Firefighters Sharpen Skills at Training Conference

Nov 15, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Last weekend, Murfreesboro firefighters joined over 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a transformative training conference made possi.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Near Record Lows; Rutherford County Among Top Performers

Nov 14, 2024 at 03:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In September of this year, Rutherford County reported an impressively low unemployment rate of 2.9%, placing it in the top five counties in Tennessee f.... Read More
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🎦 Baseball Stadium and Cannonsburgh Village: Concept Renderings

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:46 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A vision for a professional baseball stadium in Murfreesboro’s downtown area could soon become reality as a new proposal is set to be pr.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force Plans Holiday Sobriety Checkpoint

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In response to rising traffic crashes, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced a sobriety checkpoint to be held on Nov. 22 on U.S. Highw.... Read More

Aubrey Lukis Honored as Rutherford County’s 2024 Paramedic of the Year

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Paramedic Aubrey Lukis was recently recognized as the 2024 Paramedic of the Year by the Noon Exchange Club for her exceptional commitment to serv.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Officer Recognized for DUI Arrest Record by MADD

Nov 13, 2024 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Murfreesboro Police Officer Joseph Roberts was recently awarded the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Hero Award for his outstanding work in D.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Increase to $2.76/gallon, National Average Nears $3

Nov 11, 2024 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3.... Read More

Seeing the Big Picture with Dr. Craig McCabe, Eye Doctor (Even if it’s a Giant TV)

Nov 11, 2024 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

Today on the show, Dr. Craig McCabe from McCabe Vision Center joins host Scott Walker to dive into vision issues faced by military veterans as they transition out of service..... Read More

Lawn and Garden Talk with Master Gardener Bill Brison on the WGNS Action Line Podcast

Nov 11, 2024 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

On this episode of the Action Line with host Scott Walker, he is joined by Master Gardener Bill Brison. Today, Brison discusses the do’s and don’ts of the season,.... Read More

Volunteer to Join Greenhouse Ministries and Help Spread Thanksgiving Joy in Rutherford County

Nov 11, 2024 at 09:24 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - All of the fixing’s to prepare the perfect Thanksgiving Day meal will be given away to families in need at Greenhouse Ministries on Saturday, Nov.... Read More

Nearby Watertown Getting More Trains, Trains, Trains

Nov 09, 2024 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Watertown, TN - Not far from Rutherford County in neighboring Wilson County--The City of Watertown has received notice that the US Department of Transportation has approv.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Wrong-Way DUI Crash

Nov 08, 2024 at 03:31 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfeesboro, Tenn. — November 8, 2024 — A woman has been charged with vehicular homicide following a wrong-way DUI crash that claimed the life of a 28-year-ol.... Read More

51 Years of Baseball Legends: Inside Rutherford County’s Hall of Fame Night

Nov 08, 2024 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

In today’s Action Line, WGNS host Scott Walker talks with local legends Eddie Taylor and "Coon" Victory about Rutherford County’s love for baseball and the highly.... Read More

Rockvale Rallies for Hurricane Helene Victims: School and Community Join Forces for Relief

Nov 07, 2024 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jennie Griffin learned about Hurricane Helene devastation on East Tennessee residents from her son, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler Griffin who.... Read More

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