EDITORIAL: State can help families and veterans become homeowners during economic downturn

Jul 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Editorial By TN State Rep. Charlie Baum of Murfreesboro: Even in good economic times, finding affordable housing can be challenging.  Finding adequate housing is even mor.... Read More

FirstBank Mortgage awards $5,000 in scholarships to Murfreesboro families

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – FirstBank Mortgage has awarded $58,000 to families as part of the Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship program. In total, 58 families received $1,0.... Read More

Nearly one third of Tennessee parents are worried their child has an undiagnosed mental health condition, new poll finds

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

One third of Tennessee parents with children aged 6-17 are worried their child has an undiagnosed mental health condition, a new poll from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Heal.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

Appeal filed in Rutherford County Rape Case where Victim was Murdered 1 Week After her Testimony

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Appeals Court in Nashville will hear a Rutherford County case over a live internet stream this week.The case deals with an appeal that focuses on the admissibili.... Read More

NASHVILLE: Enforcement of Mask Wearing Begins

Jul 15, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

In nearby Nashville where mask wearing is mandatory, the Metro Nashville Police Department has started active enforcement of the Health Department’s mandatory mask order.... Read More

Change Shortage = Gas Station Giving Customers Option to Donate to Childrens Hospital

Jul 15, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Like many other stores across the county, Twice Daily Convenience Stores is finding new ways to adapt to the Federal Reserve’s significant coin shortage.&.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools Seek Parent Input on Masks for the Upcoming School Year

Jul 14, 2020 at 07:28 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are asking parents for their input on students and staff wearing masks during the upcoming school year. On Tuesday (7/14/2020), parents received.... Read More

Drowning at Tims Ford Lake

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:57 am by WGNS

A Tullahoma man is dead after an accidental drowning at Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County Saturday, July 11.According to TWRA, officers responded just after noon to learn that.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. headed to new career as a Blackman Educator

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Sgt. Jimmy Cassidy. Sgt. Cassidy served the county for 22 years. He was part of the Sheriff's Services Unit.Cassi.... Read More

2020 Special Kids Banquet Nearing

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:05 am by WGNS

While the format of this year’s Special Kids Banquet may have changed, the non-profit says they look forward to hosting a night of great entertainment for families.... Read More

TN Arts Commission Awards Over $5.2 Million in CARES Act, State and Federal Funding

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded 359 Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Grants totaling $5,214,158 to help fund arts and cultural activities for nonprofit arts organizations, sc.... Read More

Adoption for LGBTQ Couples and Abortion in Tennessee: Hot Topics Among 2 Groups

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

An organization called "Healthy & Free / Tennessee" noted that two considerable actions occured this year during the Tennessee legislationsession. The group released the f.... Read More

Chairman Alexander Statement on Democratic White Paper on COVID-19 Vaccines

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the Democratic white paper on COVID-19 vaccines:“The United States is deve.... Read More

September BORO PRIDE Event Cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 at 11:05 am by WGNS

BoroPride, an event that was scheduled to take place this year is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The event was scheduled for September 19th in Murfreesboro.Ac.... Read More

COLD CASE: 2016 Murder Suspect Still on the Run from Police

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Authorities are still searching for a 2016 murder suspect. With more, here is Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones…The suspect goes by the name Romulo Her.... Read More

Tennessee is the 9th least expensive market in the nation

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee Regional Prices- Most expensive metro markets –  Nashville ($1.99), Memphis ($1.97), Morristown ($1.96)- Least expensive met.... Read More

Lawmakers announce art grants for Rutherford County

Jul 13, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Senators Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) and Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) along with Representatives Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), Tim Rudd (R-Murfreesboro), Bryan Terry (.... Read More

AS OF MONDAY (7/13/2020): Facial Coverings Required in the Rutherford County Judicial Building

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A new rule now requires anyone entering the Rutherford County Judicial building to wear a face covering. This new rule is for everyone, regardless of if they have a court ap.... Read More

Masks or No Masks for Rutherford County School Students - That is the Question

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will open traditionally in August and all parents will also have a choice to select a distance-learning option, according to the reopening plan adopt.... Read More