Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force School bus Safety Traffic Enforcement

Dec 02, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Promoting school bus safety for bus drivers and students will be the focus of a school bus safety event Wednesday, Dec. 7 sponsored by the Rutherford C.... Read More

Operation Fall Brakes to enforce aggressive driving

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

 Dramatic increases of drivers committing road rage and aggressive driving on Interstate 24 prompted “Operation Fall Brakes,” an enforcement and education eff.... Read More

The Local Better Business Bureau Updates WGNS on Scams

Oct 12, 2022 at 03:55 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Scams continue to impact local residents. James Price from the Rutherford County Better Business Bureau office said to use caution when unsolicit.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Murder Suspect Accused of Killing Neighbor to Appear in Court Next Month

Oct 10, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update regarding a murder investigation that is under the direction of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. According to.... Read More

UPDATE: Area Road Work and Resurfacing Projects in Rutherford County and More

Sep 14, 2022 at 09:10 am by WGNS News

Roadwork on the bridge between South Church Street and Broad Street has been causing delays in the flow of traffic for Murfreesboro residents. Rutherford Blvd between Broad an.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are Under the $3.00 Mark at Some Gas Stations

Sep 13, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Gas prices seem to be coming down even more! In fact, Rutherford County is seeing prices below the $3-mark. Across the county, which includes some o.... Read More
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UPDATE: Serious Auto Accident on I-24 in Murfreesboro Area this past Sunday

Sep 12, 2022 at 02:11 pm by WGNS News

Around 5 o’clock on Sunday evening (09/11/22), there was a serious auto accident on I-24, two miles from the Joe B. Jackson interchange. As a result of the wreck, a 23-y.... Read More

We Will Never Forget!

Sep 11, 2022 at 09:56 am by WGNS

(Deason, TN) "WE WILL NEVER FORGET" was the unifying slogan born from September 11, 2001 when an attack on America started with two aircraft hitting the World Trade Center, al.... Read More

Fire & Rescue and Sheriff's Office Arrest Man for Multiple Charges Following Labor Day Domestic Disturbance Call

Sep 06, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN -- Rutherford County Fire Rescue's (RCFR) Fire Marshal's Office and the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) arrested Kenneth Gibbs, 42, of Rutherfo.... Read More

Love's Travel Center Closed By Driver Slamming Building Twice

Sep 01, 2022 at 10:29 am by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN) Shortly before 8:30AM Tuesday (9/1/2022) morning, a motorist in a mini-van slammed into the front of Love's Travel Center at 6137 Epps Mill Roa.... Read More

Meet Rutherford County School's Leslie Mertz

Sep 01, 2022 at 07:46 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)   Leslie Mertz is the Early Childhood Career and Technical Education teacher and daycare lead at Holloway High School. In this edition of Rutherford.... Read More

Wanda Barnett named Rutherford County Schools Transportation Director

Aug 17, 2022 at 04:39 pm by WGNS

After serving as the interim during July and August, longtime transportation department member Wanda Barnett has been named the new director. Barnett previously served as assi.... Read More

Rutherford County teachers complete ‘Gifted Academy’ - And news on gifted students

Aug 02, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

Twenty-two teachers from Rutherford County attended the "Gifted Academy" in July – a collaboration between Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools. The.... Read More

33.3% of Rutherford County Drivers Involved in Serious Injury or Fatal Accidents This Year were Using Drugs, Alcohol or were Drowsy

Jul 22, 2022 at 07:15 am by WGNS

A national survey - conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety - reveals many Americans admit to taking one or more potentially impairing medications before getting be.... Read More

Total Number of Fatal Accidents (Year to Date) in Rutherford County Stands at 16 - Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Speeders This Week

Jul 18, 2022 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Increases of traffic crashes on New Salem Highway prompted the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to focus on speeding drivers Monday, a Murfreesboro Police lieutenan.... Read More

Bedford County Man Facing Multiple Charges that Include Rape of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Battery

Jul 18, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

A Bedford County resident remains in custody as the result of an ongoing investigation into child sex abuse allegations that were filed last month on June 7, 2022. S.... Read More

STUDY: Men 3X more likely than women to be involved in fatal distracted driving crashes in Tennessee

Jul 15, 2022 at 12:13 pm by WGNS

A recent study conducted by Zutobi shows that men in Tennessee are nearly three times more likely than women to be involved in a fatal crash that involves distracted driving..... Read More
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UPDATE: Truck spilled macaroni and cheese all over I-24 in Murfreesboro area

Jun 20, 2022 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

Macaroni and cheese were all over the interstate this past weekend - - it happened early Sunday morning (06/19/22) on Interstate 24 East in the Murfreesboro area….... Read More

Real Estate Madman David Estes

Jun 10, 2022 at 09:06 am by Producer

Realtor David Estes from the Smyrna Parks Realty office talks about real estate in Rutherford County in today’s market on Friday, 06/10/22.  Topics Covered: 1. Wh.... Read More

May is Wine and Grape Month in Tennessee - Visit a Vineyard in the Rutherford County Area

May 06, 2022 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.)  A growing agricultural sector is being highlighted this month with a proclamation by Gov. Bill Lee. According to the proclamation, May is Wine.... Read More