Rutherford County TN

UPDATE on County Mayor Joe Carr's Injuries

Nov 16, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering from nine broken ribs, a lacerated liver, and a semi-collapsed lung. The injury happened on Veterans Day afternoon aroun.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Welcomes Newest Class of Firefighters

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Fire Rescue celebrated the graduation of Recruit Class 25-01 Friday (11/14/25). The ceremony marked the end of 14 weeks of dema.... Read More

Time to Fall Back—But Don't Trip Over Your Alarm Clock

Oct 30, 2025 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ready or not, it’s almost time to “fall back in time”—and no, that’s not a new Netflix series. Daylight Saving Time.... Read More

Teena Bigbee Retires After 30 Years of Service to Rutherford County Youth

Oct 30, 2025 at 07:52 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - After three decades of dedicated service, Teena Bigbee has officially retired as Director of Rutherford County Youth Services. Her farewell wasn’t jus.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Approve 2026–2027 Academic Calendar

Oct 24, 2025 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has officially approved the academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, setting the.... Read More

Mild Forecast or ‘Stupid Cold’? Local Weather Voices Weigh In

Oct 24, 2025 at 06:44 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Is winter coming in cold and fierce—or just damp and moody? That’s the question Rutherford County residents are tossing around as f.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Major I-840 Incidents in One Week - Traffic Delays and a Deadly Collision

Oct 13, 2025 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) We now have more details on an accident that occurred on I-840 this past Tuesday evening. The wreck involved a tractor-trailer that was traveling in the eas.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him. Today.... Read More

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New Medical Examiner’s Office Promises Faster Answers for Families in Rutherford County

Aug 28, 2025 at 01:33 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – County leaders, emergency personnel, law enforcement, and community members gathered Wednesday morning in Smyrna to break ground on the future.... Read More

Downtown on the Farm Returns to Murfreesboro for 7th Year of Local Flavor

Aug 13, 2025 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 7th annual Downtown on the Farm will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, returning to the historic Oaklands Mansion. Launched in 2017 as a fund.... Read More

Rutherford County Swelters: AAA Urges Residents to Beat the Heat—Not Get Beat By It

Jul 26, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - The "dog days of summer" aren’t just a phrase—they’re a full-blown reality this week in Rutherford County, as the summe.... Read More

Salvation Army | Camp Season Continues, Christmas in July & More

Jul 15, 2025 at 11:02 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett talks with Regan Love, Community Relations & Development Director with the local Salvation Army. She discusses previous and current camps, "Christmas in July.... Read More

Get Ready to Do a Lot of Flag Waving! Rutherford County Rings in the 4th of July with Heartfelt Pride and Fireworks Galore

Jun 28, 2025 at 05:25 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - If red, white, and blue stir your soul—and if hearing "The Star-Spangled Banner" brings a tear to your eye—then Independence Day in Ru.... Read More

Safe Driving Urged as '100 Deadliest Days' Begin for Teen Drivers

May 31, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As summer kicks off, local officials are warning parents and teen drivers about the dangers of the 100 Deadliest Days—the stretch between M.... Read More

Today's Show Unravels a Cold Case Labeled "Suicide" that Ended with a Murder Conviction 25-Years Later

Mar 10, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join us today on the WGNS Action Line as we dive deep into the complexities of the judicial system with the Rutherford County District Attorney's Offic.... Read More

Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Won’t Call You About Your Imaginary Court Date—But a Scammer Will

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – In today’s episode of People Will Believe Anything If You Say It With Authority, a local woman received a call from someone claimin.... Read More

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