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Over $2,000 in Perfume Stolen from ULTA in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

On July 1st and July 10th, two subjects in Murfreesboro entered the Ulta store at 2615 Medical Center Parkway and allegedly took several bottles of perfume. The fragrances wer.... Read More

ACLU-TN Releases Report Analyzing Tennessee's Jail Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee released a comprehensive, statewide report that illustrates the cumulative impact of varying efforts to decarcerate local jails.... Read More

September BORO PRIDE Event Cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 at 11:05 am by WGNS

BoroPride, an event that was scheduled to take place this year is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The event was scheduled for September 19th in Murfreesboro.Ac.... Read More

Masks or No Masks for Rutherford County School Students - That is the Question

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will open traditionally in August and all parents will also have a choice to select a distance-learning option, according to the reopening plan adopt.... Read More

Mayor Ketron Releases Mask Policy for Employees/General Public Referencing #RutherfordResponsible

Jul 09, 2020 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday that he will not mandate masks county-wide but instead has elected to follow a new initiative.... Read More

Jobless Claims Back on the Rise in TN

Jul 09, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

The TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development reports the largest jump in new jobless claims was set in 1982 with a record of 695,000 new claims. Now, Tennessee is with.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Announces 2020 Citizen of the Year

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:37 am by WGNS

Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s recipient.... Read More

Missing Person Report filed in Murfreesboro

Jul 07, 2020 at 07:05 pm by WGNS

A 24 year old Murfreesboro man has been listed as a missing person. Jace Markwez Tyson (5’7”/155lbs) was last seen at his place of employment on Hixson Blvd. in Le.... Read More

Man Accused of Killing his Father due in Rutherford County Court this August

Jul 07, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Tanner Lancaster, a man accused of killing his father in Rutherford County, will appear in court this coming August.  District Attorney Jennings Jones told WGNS NEWS&hell.... Read More

Fatal Shooting investigated by TBI in Smithville

Jul 02, 2020 at 11:56 am by WGNS

Names have now been released in a fatal shooting which occurred a week ago at a residence on Carter Drive in DeKalb County, TN.The deceased has been identified as 24 year old.... Read More

STOLEN in Rutherford County: Have YOU Seen This Trailer?

Jul 02, 2020 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking, "Have you spotted this trailer?"Apparently, it was stolen over the past weekend (June 27, 2020). Authorities say the ste.... Read More

Rutherford County students complete Certified Nursing Assistant summer program

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

By PAIGE HOLLOWAYRutherford County SchoolsSeveral Rutherford County students have recently worked to earn essential skills during a month-long Certified Nursing Assistant clas.... Read More

Tamera Blair returning ‘home’ as new principal of Riverdale High School

Jun 30, 2020 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

By JAMES EVANSRutherford County SchoolsTamera Blair graduated Riverdale in 1987 and returned to the school more than 20 years later as a library media specialist. She’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayors’ Caucus Shares Joint Message Concerning Face Coverings

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Over the weekend, Dr. Michael Caldwell, Director of the Metro Public Health Department issued Public Health Order 8 that mandates the use of facial.... Read More

Murfreesboro looking to Start Ambulance Service - Rutherford County says Bad Idea

Jun 30, 2020 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) has provided an ambulance service throughout the area since 1972. County Mayor Bill Ketron says the City of Murfreesboro n.... Read More