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Discovery Center offers free entry to 'frontline heroes'

Jul 21, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Right now, frontline workers are the superheroes for their care and dedication in this chaotic time. To show our gratitude, the Discovery Center museum i.... Read More

TN Senate Health Chairman Alexander Introduces Bill to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:55 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act — legislation that will maintain sufficient onshore m.... Read More

Tennessee Treasury Returned $62.5 Million to Claimants in FY 2020

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:45 am by WGNS

During these challenging times, many Tennesseans can use some extra money. The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division returned over 59,000 claims, totali.... Read More

Man Drowns at Percy Priest Lake Sunday While at an Outing with Family

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:36 am by WGNS

Sunday (7/19/2020) evening’s death of Mohamed Cisse, 28, in Percy Priest Lake near the dam appears to have been from accidental drowning.Cisse’s family reported th.... Read More

Rutherford County Imposes Mask Mandate Effective Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon that Rutherford County will officially impose a mask mandate beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m.“We.... Read More

MTSU president, provost deliver strong messages on campus mask policy

Jul 20, 2020 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s senior administrators delivered strong messages on the institution’s requirement for students,.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Confirm Students and Staff to wear Mask

Jul 20, 2020 at 02:43 pm by WGNS

City of Murfreesboro Schools are reopening on August 10th and the year will be a little different when compared to years past. Students, staff and visitors will be required to.... Read More

Rutherford County residents 3rd Highest Income in TENNESSEE

Jul 20, 2020 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

Residents in Rutherford County are among the highest earners in Tennessee according to a recent analysis by New York financial technology company SmartAsset. The study showed.... Read More

New report finds Tennessee has 14th largest population growth among affordable states

Jul 20, 2020 at 11:48 am by WGNS

COVID-19 has radically changed the norms of the American workforce. Unprecedented job losses, shuttered businesses, and stay-at-home orders have affected workers across all in.... Read More

Current Gas Prices for TN: 9th least expensive market in nation

Jul 20, 2020 at 11:41 am by WGNS

The Tennessee gas price average has dropped a penny since last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average  is now $1.93 which is nearly five cent.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioners and City Councilmen can NOW go to meetings ARMED with a Gun

Jul 20, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

According to the wording of new bill dealing with handgun carry permits in Tennessee, elected county or city officials and county attorneys who have civilian handgun permits c.... Read More

WANTED Murder Suspect Captrued in nearby Williamson County, TN

Jul 20, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

ARRESTED: Metro Nashville Police say the search is over for a murder suspect who an all points bulletin was issued for - in the Middle Tennessee area. 27 Year old Jerome A. Pe.... Read More

The American Heart Association responds to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Re.... Read More

Gov. Lee Grants Temporary Death Penalty Reprieve

Jul 18, 2020 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued a temporary waving of an execution. Governor Lee said, “I am granting Harold Wayne Nichols a temporary reprieve.... Read More

Statewide Unemployment Rate Decreases for Second Consecutive Month in June

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:11 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased in June for the second consecutive month after reaching an all-time high in April, according to preliminary data from the Tenness.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Promotion to Assistant Director of OIT / New Human Resources Assistant Director

Jul 17, 2020 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced last week the promotion of two Rutherford County employees; Darin Moore to Assistant Director of the Office of Informat.... Read More

Shooting on Friday Afternoon in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of South East Broad Street at 4:41 p.m. Friday afternoon (July 17, 2020). Reports indicate that one person was sho.... Read More

UPDATE: TVA Power Line Problem Results in Power Outage for North Rutherford County

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – We have more news on a recent power outage that took place on Wednesday, July 15th... At least three houses were damaged Tuesday on Atlas Drive in Nor.... Read More

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

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

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

Over $2,000 in Perfume Stolen from ULTA in Murfreesboro

Jul 17, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

On July 1st and July 10th, two subjects in Murfreesboro entered the Ulta store at 2615 Medical Center Parkway and allegedly took several bottles of perfume. The fragrances wer.... Read More