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Analysis: TN residents 13th most likely to buy used vs. new cars

Feb 24, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

One of the most significant economic stories of recent months has been the rapid growth in inflation. Recent Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti.... Read More

Murfreesboro's "Future Land Use Map" Presented To Public

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A cross-section of citizens and local property owners attended a Wednesday (2/23/2022) evening presentation of Murfreesboro's "Future Land Use Map". The e.... Read More

Aerospace, Red Bull invite MTSU students to compete in 'Paper Wings' qualifier March 3

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Red Bull Paper Wings event is making a return visit to Murfreesboro next week — seeking MTSU students wanting to.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Educator Preparation Provider Program offers pathway to licensure for new teachers

Feb 23, 2022 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Emily Harris may be a new Biology teacher at Blackman High School, but thanks to Rutherford County Schools’ Educator Preparation Provider program, Harris is very pr.... Read More

For the First Time, Appraised value of property in Rutherford County exceeds $50-Billion

Feb 23, 2022 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

As home sales continue to soar, so does the population. Rutherford County currently has a population growth rate of 2.2%, which may not sound like much, until you look at the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police name new deputy chief

Feb 23, 2022 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen has officially named Captain Steve Jarrell as the new Deputy Chief.Jarrell is a 27-ye.... Read More

UPDATE on Police Pursuit that Started in Rutherford County and Ended Just Over the Davidson County Line

Feb 23, 2022 at 12:08 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: More news on the police pursuit that started in Rutherford County this past Saturday night.The pursuit unfolded when a LaVergne Police Officer tried to pull over an In.... Read More

Business of the Year and More Announced in the Town of Smyrna

Feb 23, 2022 at 11:37 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee - SRM Concrete based in Rutherford County was named the business of the year, Craig Taylor was named the Smyrna Coach of the year and the Stewardship Award w.... Read More

House and Senate Bills would add protections for Tennessee churches and religious groups

Feb 23, 2022 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Tennessee House of Representatives have passed legislation that is designed to further protect Tennesseans’ First Amendment right to hold religious services during a sta.... Read More

Big election year in Rutherford County with Mayoral races in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, Eagleville and Rutherford County

Feb 23, 2022 at 09:40 am by WGNS

2022 Makes for a big year in political elections throughout Rutherford County and the entire state of Tennessee. Alan Farley, the Rutherford County Election Administ.... Read More

Business: First Community Mortgage recognizes annual ‘We Serve Four’ award winners

Feb 23, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – First Community Mortgage recently recognized five team members with its Third Annual We Serve Four Achievement Awards. The ceremony was held at the S.... Read More

In Tennessee, eastern cottontails (shown in photo), Appalachian cottontails, and swamp rabbits are susceptible to rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2). Image courtesy TWRA.

Deadly Rabbit Virus Detected in Tennessee

Feb 05, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee State Veterinarian recently confirmed that the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 was detected in two domesticated rabbits in one East Tennessee location.Mu.... Read More

Local Businessman Kevin Wax Announces Campaign For Rutherford County Register of Deeds

Feb 02, 2022 at 09:03 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) – Local businessman, community leader, and pastor, Kevin Wax has officially announced his campaign for Rutherford County Register of Deeds in the Repu.... Read More

Katelyn Hand, 2nd Grade Teacher at Plainview Elementary

Feb 01, 2022 at 12:24 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Stevens Announces Candidacy for New State House Seat

Jan 26, 2022 at 07:18 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Commissioner Robert Stevens has announced his candidacy in the Republican primary for the new 13th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives.Rutherf.... Read More

United Way VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)*

Jan 20, 2022 at 10:55 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett talks to Kristen Swann with the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties about VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). To get assistance or volunteer, g.... Read More

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