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Free meals for Rutherford County students will continue this year

Jul 29, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

For the second consecutive school year, all students enrolled in Rutherford County Schools will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families.The continuation of.... Read More

“BACK IN TIME: BACK TO SCHOOL” The Story of the One-Room School House

Jul 29, 2021 at 08:51 am by WGNS

Saturday, August 7th from 9-12pm during the Main Street Market in Downtown Murfreesboro, there will be a “Back to School Party”. Shacklett’s Photography will.... Read More

Rutherford County Democratic Party Biennial Reorganization Convention on August 14th

Jul 28, 2021 at 10:50 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The meeting will take place at Barfiel.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: ‘Students helping students’

Jul 28, 2021 at 08:47 am by WGNS

Ashley Huerta was one of 440 high school students who participated in the traditional summer school program. The soon-to-be-junior at Smyrna High School was enrolled in h.... Read More

Rutherford County, TN Population will likely be the 3rd Largest in Tennessee by year 2050

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County continues to grow and experts say that the county will likely be named as the third largest in the state by year 2050. Currently, the title of third largest.... Read More

Leadership Rutherford Class of 2022 Announced

Jul 27, 2021 at 10:33 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – Leadership Rutherford (LR) welcomed 40 members to the upcoming class of 2022. The announcement comes after the program was forced to ta.... Read More

North Carolina Woman Charged with Solicitation of Minor to Observe Sexual Conduct by Rutherford County Detective

Jul 26, 2021 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

A North Carolina woman was charged with three sexual-related charges of a 15-year-old Rutherford County juvenile she met online, a sheriff’s detective said.Christie Wigh.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on Lookout for Subject in Silver Chevy Pick-up

Jul 26, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office aims to track down the driver of a silver Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck accused of breaking into storage units.The Sheriff's Offic.... Read More

Helping Others in Hard Times - Interview with Founders of Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro

Jul 23, 2021 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker had a conversation with David and Marie Coggin, founders of Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro, about helping others and how the COVID Pandemic expanded who th.... Read More

UPDATE: Child that was "Missing and Endangered" was located by K9 "Fred"

Jul 23, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

This past May, a 6-year-old child was reported as missing and endangered.That was Rutherford County K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell who headed to DeKalb County on his day off, to.... Read More

Longtime Eagleville ag teacher, Bruce Haley, recognized nationally

Jul 23, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Bruce Haley will be first to admit his handkerchief gets wet from time to time. No. He’s not wiping the sweat from his brow. It’s from drying the tears that fall.... Read More

Rutherford County Records an Unemployment Rate of 4.5% in June of 2021

Jul 22, 2021 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

Each June, Tennessee counties experience an increase in unemployment as schools close for summer break and lay off workers. Recent college graduates entering the workforce for.... Read More

Some Tennessee employers pushing for COVID vaccinations

Jul 22, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Some Tennessee employers are ramping up efforts to convince their employees to get vaccinated, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads. As of early July, it had accounted fo.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: New online platform will assist adults wishing to complete diploma

Jul 21, 2021 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools is partnering with Graduation Alliance to make enrolling in its adult high school program more convenient for a greater number of potential students.... Read More

New VFW Post Created in Murfreesboro as Rutherford County Expects to See Influx of 28,000 Veterans This Year

Jul 21, 2021 at 01:56 pm by WGNS

A large number of Veterans have been moving into the Murfreesboro area over the past few months and that number will only increase between now and December. Due to the influx.... Read More

LEGAL AID SOCIETY: The federal eviction moratorium expires July 31: What renters need to know

Jul 21, 2021 at 10:22 am by WGNS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s federal eviction moratorium will expire on July 31. According to The National Equity Atlas, approximately 167,000 househ.... Read More

Wilson Bank & Trust replaces 30-year-old scoreboard at McFadden School

Jul 21, 2021 at 09:37 am by WGNS

The scoreboard at McFadden School of Excellence had rather limited capabilities.Installed in the early 1990s, the scoreboard hung on the backwall behind the coaches and player.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro is in Need of Volunteers

Jul 21, 2021 at 09:34 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries is always looking for new volunteers and the next volunteer orientation will take place on Thursday (7/22/21) morning at 10.That was Greenhouse founder C.... Read More

63-Year-Old Lascassas Man Convicted of Rape Denied Appeal

Jul 20, 2021 at 11:30 pm by WGNS

Filed on July 13, 2021: A man convicted of rape in Rutherford County has asked for an appeal in his case, suggesting that his guilty plea was made unknowingly or involuntarily.... Read More

Construction Road Closures Expected in Lake Forest Community

Jul 20, 2021 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, Tenn. - Road closures are expected in the coming months in the Lake Forest community as crews begin working on installing a new 24” water main. The new w.... Read More