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Mitchell Mote Retires After 37½ Years Serving Rutherford County Through UT Extension

May 01, 2025 at 06:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After nearly four decades of service to Rutherford County, Mitchell Mote has officially retired from the University of Tennessee Extens.... Read More

SCAM UPDATE: Toll Road Scams Coincidently Hitting Multiple People After Vacation

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - A scam making the rounds across Rutherford County, Warren County, and other nearby communities is tricking unsuspecting residents into paying fake toll viol.... Read More

Rutherford County Eyes Growth with Possible $1 Billion Budget

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It’s budget season for Rutherford County and planning ahead for the construction of new schools is a must as the county continues to experience s.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Talks Budget, Forensics, Schools, Choice Lanes & More

Apr 23, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today's episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to discuss some of the most pressing.... Read More

Saks Global Fulfillment Center in La Vergne to Permanently Close, 446 Employees Affected

Apr 18, 2025 at 04:04 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE - Saks Global Tennessee Fulfillment Center will begin a permanent closure of its facility at 1 Walden Books Drive starting June 4, 2025, according to a WARN not.... Read More

Urgent: Rutherford County Officials Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Toddler

Apr 01, 2025 at 06:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 2-year-old Harleigh Stover, who was last seen on March 31 near Har.... Read More

Rutherford County Detectives Seek Information on Tuesday Home Invasion in Florence Road Area

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Two unidentified individuals broke into a home on Heatherwood Drive off Florence Road on Tuesday, stealing multiple items from the unsuspecting o.... Read More

Heartfelt Tributes Pour In for Murfreesboro Cyclist Killed on His Way to Work

Nov 16, 2024 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A tragic accident on the Old Nashville Highway near Creekmont Drive claimed the life of a Murfreesboro resident early Friday morning. Jonathan Hamilton.... Read More

REMINDER: Rutherford County Hazardous Waste Collection 8AM-Noon This Saturday

Nov 01, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS

This Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, residents are invited to participate in a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event at the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department.... Read More

Rutherford County Forensics Center Proposal Back to Gain New Ground

Oct 01, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Last year, a proposal to build a Rutherford County Forensics Center was presented to the Rutherford County Commission but stalled due to a lack of funding. Now, t.... Read More

Eagleville High School Football Staple Mr. Dennis Misses Friday Game, Hospitalized for Treatment

Sep 29, 2024 at 05:40 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN - Mr. Dennis, as the students from Eagleville School know him, was not at the Eagleville High School football game this past Friday night when the Eagles battle.... Read More

Be Safe As You View Eclipse This Monday!

Apr 06, 2024 at 08:11 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – The total eclipse of the sun will take place here during the mid-day hour on Monday, April 8, 2024. Although middle Tennessee is not directly alo.... Read More

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MTSU Astronomers to Open Observatory April 8 for Eclipse / Rutherford Co. Schools Closed and Murfreesboro City Schools Open for Eclipse

Apr 01, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for.... Read More