Rutherford County

Rutherford County Top 5 for Pancreatic Cancer Rates

Jan 28, 2025 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

The National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute report that Rutherford County continues to see an increase in citizens diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, indica.... Read More

Victims Identified in Fatal Kari Drive Fire

Jan 28, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Authorities have identified the victims of the January 9th residential fire on Kari Drive as 63-year-old Christopher Lambert and 61-year-old Laura Lam.... Read More

Nourishing Conversations: Health with Kim Dunnaway from Sunshine Nutrition

Jan 28, 2025 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Learn about ingredients in food products that are banned in other countries but remain legal in the U.S. Listen to today's podcast to understand the implications of.... Read More

Families Building Futures: Rotary Clubs Come Together for Habitat Homes

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) and the three Rotary Clubs of Rutherford County will come together for the 6th Annual “Rotary.... Read More

Transform Your Wellbeing in 2025 with Kim Hilsman Dunaway

Jan 27, 2025 at 04:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The month is almost over, have you started any new changes to your diet to get healthy in 2025?  WGNS talks to Kim Hilsman Dunaway from Suns.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Passes Resolution Calling for Closure of U.S. Borders

Jan 24, 2025 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County School Board has passed a controversial resolution calling for the closure of the U.S. borders to address the increasing nu.... Read More

Audit Finds Funding Misclassification for County Finance Department and Assessment Challenges in Property Assessor Office

Jan 24, 2025 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Financial statements of Rutherford County were audited by Tennessee’s Comptroller of the Treasury and released in the Annual Comprehensive Financ.... Read More

DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Jan. 24 in Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Friday, January 24, between 10 p.m. and midnight. This initiative.... Read More

Mortgage-Free Landscape for Residents 64 and Younger: Who's Paying Off Their Homes in Murfreesboro and Beyond?

Jan 22, 2025 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -Amid rising mortgage rates and increased financial pressure on American households, one subset of homeowners stands out: those who have fully paid off t.... Read More

Brrr-acing for the Cold: How to Protect Your Home this Winter

Jan 22, 2025 at 02:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While the temperatures may be going back up, they will likely plunge into the teens and single digits again this month and next. That said, don't forge.... Read More
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Firefighters Respond to Winding Branch Drive Garage Fire

Jan 22, 2025 at 10:27 am by WGNS News

A residential fire that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Rutherford County is under routine investigation. The blaze took place at a home in the 1100 block of Winding Branch D.... Read More

Libraries in Transition: Video Resources, 3D Printing, Bluey the Dog and Live Music Over the Next 2 Saturdays in Rutherford County

Jan 21, 2025 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Libraries are evolving with the times, enhancing both productivity and enjoyment depending on your needs. From traditional books to 3D printers and GoP.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry Named Chairman of House Health Committee

Jan 21, 2025 at 09:27 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as cha.... Read More

RC Historical Society Cancelled Tonight!

Jan 20, 2025 at 03:14 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Tonight's Rutherford County Historical Society Meeting has been cancelled due to the extremely cold weather. Temperatures are forecast to be 16-degrees when.... Read More

Scammer’s Attempt to Expose Rutherford County Residents of Their Internet Habits Misses the Mark

Jan 20, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a shocking turn of events sure to make your popcorn-loving Internet habit feel even more thrilling, a Rutherford County resident received an email f.... Read More

Official Lineup: Smyrna's Stewarts Creek High School Band First High School Band in Lineup During Inaugural Parade (Video Stream)

Jan 20, 2025 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

  Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Announces Presidential Parade Participants (See the full press release below): WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump Vance Inaugural Co.... Read More

▶️ UPDATE: Stewarts Creek High band reinstated to perform at Inauguration

Jan 20, 2025 at 10:17 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Stewarts Creek High School band has learned they will perform at the Presidential Inauguration event today in Washington D.C. Principal Dr. Clark Harrel.... Read More

Small Changes for a Healthier Future: Insights from Sunshine Nutrition

Jan 20, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – We are nearing the second month of a New Year and it’s not too late to start establishing a new way of eating and taking care of yourself!.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna Achieves Top 5% Ranking

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey..... Read More
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Arrest Made in Ocala Road Structure Fire: Reckless Burning Charges Filed

Jan 15, 2025 at 02:24 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office (RCFMO) Investigators have charged Tiffany Johnson, 26, of Gallatin, with reckless burning in connect.... Read More