Rutherford County News

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A Great EARTH DAY On Murfreesboro Square

Apr 23, 2022 at 02:05 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Earth Day took place on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square Saturday (04/23/22). The crowds were steady, as this was the first in-person Ea.... Read More

Property values in Rutherford County saw a median increase of 44% between 2018 and 2022 - More million-dollar homes for sale in Rutherford County

Apr 22, 2022 at 01:49 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – In real estate transactions, it appears there are a growing number of homes being sold in Tennessee that sell for $1-million or more.A recentl.... Read More

Central Magnet School receives state volunteer award for sixth consecutive year

Apr 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Central Magnet School senior Will Starling has already completed more than 150 community service hours this year. That nearly doubles what he’s done most other year.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers for March in Rutherford County: Smyrna 2.3%, Murfreesboro 2.4%, LaVergne 2.4%

Apr 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed jobless numbers dropped in nearl.... Read More

Darkness to Light - Five Days of Action

Apr 22, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – According to the Darkness to Light child sexual abuse prevention training, “disclosure, discovery, and suspicion of sexual abuse prov.... Read More

Tele-Med Abortion Ban (HB 2416/SB 2281) Advances to Governor's Desk

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Tennessee - The Tele-med abortion ban passed its final step in the Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday, passing in the Senate by a 26-4 vote."Tennessee Right to Life thanks.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor recognizes MFRD Capt. David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Captain David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis were honored April 21, 2022, with STARS awards. Bricker and D.... Read More

Blackman High self-reports TSSAA violation

Apr 21, 2022 at 07:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - After the school administration self-reported a violation, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has found Blackman High School football team.... Read More

News around the area - Theft in Cannon County and Bonnaroo Festival Requests to use the parking lot of a Coffee County School

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

News Around the Area:CANNON COUNTY, TN – In the Woodbury area, the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a vehicle that is believed to be tied to a.... Read More

Increased Law Enforcement on Interstate 24 and at Roads Leading to I-24 in Rutherford County - Including Eagleville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne

Apr 21, 2022 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will concentrate on reducing deaths and serious injuries Friday (April 22, 2022) with officers in every county throughout.... Read More

Rutherford County’s music education program receives national recognition

Apr 21, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Men Charged In Conspiracy To Ship Massive Quantities Of Methamphetamine To New Zealand

Apr 21, 2022 at 11:23 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, charges two Murfreesboro, Tennessee, men with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute.... Read More

UPDATE: Car Vs. Motorcycle Accident on Wednesday Evening in Murfreesboro

Apr 21, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS

All lanes of Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro between MTCS Drive and Heritage Park Drive reopened to motorist around 9:30 Wednesday night, after police wrapped up their inve.... Read More

TCAP Testing Throughout Tennessee is Taking Place Now

Apr 21, 2022 at 09:11 am by WGNS

With one of the longest running summative assessment programs in the country, Tennessee’s 2021-22 Spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing window.... Read More

Serious Motorcycle vs Auto Crash on Memorial Blvd.

Apr 20, 2022 at 09:51 pm by WGNS

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE: https://www.wgnsradio.com/index.php/article/74441/update-car-vs-motorcycle-accident-on-wednesday-evening-in-murfreesboro Previous: At 9:30 Wednes.... Read More
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Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Applications Open May 2 – June 3

Apr 20, 2022 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN –Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) will open Homeownership Applications May 2 through June 3 and encourages families and individu.... Read More
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Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges; ready to fly into real world

Apr 20, 2022 at 07:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a T.... Read More
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Kittens saved in residential fire on Franklin Road (HWY 96) in Rutherford County on Wednesday

Apr 20, 2022 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

Several kittens were rescued from an outbuilding on Wednesday (04/20/22) when a structure and a nearby vehicle caught fire. The blaze took place at a home on Franklin Road (HW.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office: About $250,000 worth of drugs seized

Apr 20, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Seven pounds of heroin, two pounds of suspected fentanyl and about eight pounds of methamphetamine worth $250,000 were seized after multiple search warrants were served Monday.... Read More

Police urging residents not to engage with criminals after car burglars and homeowner exchanged gunfire

Apr 20, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Police Department is urging residents not to confront car burglars after a homeowner exchanged gunfire with two people attempting t.... Read More