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UPDATE: Teens Accused of Murdering 17-year old while Purchasing a Cellphone in Rutherford County to be tried as Adults

Jul 03, 2020 at 11:22 am by WGNS

A 17-year-old high school junior who went to buy a cellphone he found for sale online was shot and killed when he arrived to purchase the phone. The suspects in the 2018 case.... Read More

3 Grand Juries met during the month of June in Rutherford County

Jul 03, 2020 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, there was a lack of Grand Jury indictments over the past few months. In order for the courts to catch up on what was backlogged, this past Jun.... Read More

Duo to Face Courts for 2017 Murder in Murfreesboro

Jul 03, 2020 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Two men accused of a 2017 murder in Murfreesboro will appear in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom this month. 30 Year old Oran Dominic Puckett and 28 year old Tyronzell Bo.... Read More

Patterson Park Community Center receives grant to support 2021 ‘MLK Jr. Day of Service’ activity in Murfreesboro

Jul 03, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro’s Patterson Park Community Center was awarded a Day of Service grant of $50,000 from the Corporation for National and Commu.... Read More

Be On the Lookout for Tullahoma Shooting Suspect

Jul 03, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

Tullahoma, TN Police are on the lookout for a Moore County man after he allegedly shot someone in Tullahoma on Thursday (7/2/2020). Authorities say 51-year-old Benny Reese all.... Read More

Metro Nashville Police ask for help in locating a rape suspect

Jul 02, 2020 at 02:54 pm by WGNS

Nashville Metro Police are asking for the publics assistance in locating a man accused of attacking and raping a female. An arrest warrant charging attempted aggravated rape h.... Read More

Open Burning Not Allowed in Murfreesboro - What about homemade Fire Pits?

Jul 02, 2020 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

Open burning is not permitted in the city of Murfreesboro, as explained by Fire Chief Mark Foulks. But, what about building your own firepit behind your home?Open burnin.... Read More

Editorial by State Rep. Sparks: DeBerry’s ouster proves Democrats lead party of intolerance

Jul 02, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Submitted Editorial by State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna, TN: Political campaigns in America have always been a contact sport—often times, they get downright nasty. The m.... Read More

STOLEN in Rutherford County: Have YOU Seen This Trailer?

Jul 02, 2020 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking, "Have you spotted this trailer?"Apparently, it was stolen over the past weekend (June 27, 2020). Authorities say the ste.... Read More

Rutherford County students complete Certified Nursing Assistant summer program

Jul 02, 2020 at 09:56 am by WGNS

By PAIGE HOLLOWAYRutherford County SchoolsSeveral Rutherford County students have recently worked to earn essential skills during a month-long Certified Nursing Assistant clas.... Read More

Veterans can pre-screen for access from a mobile device for Local VA Hospital

Jul 02, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) implemented an electronic COVID-19 screening tool at its Nashville and Alvin C. York campuses to expedite the entry process for V.... Read More

City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in Tennessee

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:32 am by WGNS

The City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in the state of Tennessee according to a study conducted by Beacon Center of Tennessee.The Beacon Center say.... Read More

Certain Fireworks illegal in Murfreesboro, Regulated times to shoot Fireworks

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

(PHOTO by Andy Hutchins) Be careful as to what kind of fireworks you shoot in the city limits of Murfreesboro because some are illegal to buy and use. Both bottle r.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Unveils $82M Expansion Project to Meet Market's Anticipated Growth

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was live-streamed on June 18, 2020, to celebrate completion of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford's widely anticipated $82M vertical expansion project.... Read More

NYC Nurse Thanks Fellow Heroes at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

ABOVE: Lewis (right) and her mom delivering thank you notes and goodies to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. "I wanted to show appreciation to the nurses at As.... Read More

Siegel High teacher earns Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Tennessee

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:27 am by WGNS

By PAIGE HOLLOWAYRutherford County SchoolsChristina Nichols-Hurt of Siegel High School was recently named the winner of the 2019-2020 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in Tenn.... Read More

Tennessee Right to Life Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Basic Safeguards for Women Struck Down

Jun 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

RELEASE from TN RIGHT TO LIFE: Leaving health and lives of women and unborn children at risk, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday (6/29/20) ruled against basic regulation of abortio.... Read More

Man Accused of Raping a Murfreesboro Child Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Jun 29, 2020 at 12:17 pm by WGNS

WGNS has an update on a man who calls Murfreesboro home who was arrested for the rape of child late last year (2019).36-year-old Jose M. Secaida was captured in October of 201.... Read More

Say It "Nicely"--Unemployment Better In Every County!

Jun 25, 2020 at 02:29 pm by Bart

(NASHVILLE) The May, 2020 unemployment figures are out, and they are down for Rutherford County. But when we’re accustomed to being in the best five, it&rsquo.... Read More

The Family Center Recognizes RCCWC Leaders as "Change Agents for Children"

Jun 20, 2020 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN –The Family Center (TFC) of Tennessee, whose mission is to “break multigenerational cycles of child abuse, neglect, and trauma”, recent.... Read More