Rutherford County News

Relieving anger, stress, anxiety, PTSD by going on a RAGE at a new business

Apr 05, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Combat Veteran David Carson found a good way to relieve stress, reduce anxiety and depression while also increasing blood flow. But, this is not your average stress relieving.... Read More
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Celebrating Colt’s ‘best day ever’ - 7-Year-old is Cancer Free!

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:49 am by WGNS

A young man by the name of Colt Stanfield recently celebrated what he called the “best day ever.”7-Year-old Colt, son of Jeremy and Brittany Stanfield, is now offi.... Read More

On Today's show we covered 3-topics: "Releasing Stress in the Rampage Room," What is a Pregnancy Coach? AND - The Gun Safe Bill in Tennessee - What is it?

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:15 am by Producer

First Half of Show - Destroying things for fun and to release STRESS: During today's Action Line (Podcast Above), WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by Combat Veteran David Carson.... Read More

WGNS talks to a local "Pregnancy Coach" who focuses on helping others through the pregnancy journey

Apr 04, 2022 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Pregnancy can make a woman feel as if they are on an emotional rollercoaster at times, but the journey can also be amazingly beautiful.  WGNS recently interviewed Pregnan.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirms Sunday murder suspect “Jorge Reyes" has NOT been caught

Apr 04, 2022 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

UPDATED MONDAY AFTERNOON: A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office supervisor reports that charges are now pending against a suspect accused of fatally shooting another.... Read More

Local theft of a wallet turns into an identity theft and attempted fraud case

Apr 04, 2022 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

  Identity theft continues to plague citizens both locally and across the globe. A 2021 article by Experian, a credit reporting agency, shows that identity theft affects.... Read More

MTSU, Delta celebrate first ‘Propel’ pilot graduate, partnership on April 5th

Apr 04, 2022 at 12:26 pm by WGNS

On Tuesday, MTSU and Delta Air Lines will celebrate MTSU alumnus Colton Gray becoming the first pro pilot major to graduate into the Delta Propel program. His graduation rep.... Read More

Sunday Morning Murder--Searching Area Rutherford-Wilson County Line

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County / Wilson County) - UPDATE - On Monday, the search continues for a homicide suspect in the death of a 35-year-old man.   State and local law enforc.... Read More

Noah's Law to Expedite Amber Alert's in Tennessee

Apr 01, 2022 at 02:00 pm by Producer

Following a nationwide manhunt for a missing Sumner County 3-year-old last year, Tennessee lawmakers last week approved legislation that allows for an Amber Alert to be issued.... Read More

One Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Shooting in La Vergne

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:29 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) One person is dead after apparently shooting a family member and then himself late Thursday night in La Vergne (03/31/2022). The gunman was found insid.... Read More

Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Protects Victims of Sexual Assault

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages anyone who has experienced sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or domesti.... Read More

Hotel Stays are Once Again UP in Rutherford County - $5-Million + Increase

Mar 31, 2022 at 07:02 pm by WGNS

More funding is being channeled into Rutherford County, thanks to tourist staying in local hotels and motels. According to the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, the Feb.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Man Driving Older Model Ford F-150

Mar 31, 2022 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, authorities are trying to determine the identity of a man who was caught on camera at the Sam Ridley Parkway Lowe's store.The case revolves around a theft that oc.... Read More

UPDATE: Bridge to Connect Beasie Road to River Rock Blvd.

Mar 31, 2022 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

A significant project the City of Murfreesboro hopes to get off the ground in the near future will lessen the burden of traffic on both Highway 99 and Highway 96. The projec.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Society Gala Honors the 2022 Philanthropist and Physician Champion Award Winners

Mar 31, 2022 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation’s annual Rutherford Society Gala was held on March 19, 2022, at Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Rutherford County, TN is Again in the Top Ten List of Counties with the LOWEST Unemployment Rate

Mar 31, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Unemployment rates dropped in counties across Tennessee in February, according to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Each of the.... Read More

Man Allegedly Beat and Stabbed to Death by Son in Murfreesboro, according to the MPD

Mar 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) UPDATED - WGNS has more news on the Wednesday night death that occurred in Murfreesboro.The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Divisio.... Read More
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SRM Concrete holds ribbon cutting for brand new headquarters in Smyrna area

Mar 31, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS

Smyrna Ready Mix, known throughout the country as SRM Concrete, held the ribbon cutting for their beautiful new headquarter office earlier this week. The new building can be s.... Read More

Proposed Bill Sponsored by Murfreesboro Representative Gains Ground for Medical Cannabis Use

Mar 31, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

A bill sponsored by State Representative Bryan Terry that focuses on medical cannabis has been making progress in the Tennessee House of Representatives (HB 2641).Representati.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Units Head To East Tennessee

Mar 31, 2022 at 05:28 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Several fire departments in Rutherford County are sending equipment and manpower to help battle the Sevier County wildfire in East Tennessee after a r.... Read More