Rutherford County

Rutherford County Schools Create New Assessment Position

Jul 20, 2021 at 06:38 am by WGNS

Kim Marable, who most recently served as the principal of Lascassas Elementary School, has been named the district’s new accountability and assessment specialist.In the.... Read More

1st In TN To Earn CFAI accreditation and ISO Class 1

Jul 19, 2021 at 10:09 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) becomes the first fire department in the state of Tennessee to hold simultaneous Commission on Fire Accreditatio.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Updates

Jul 19, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

The local library system in Rutherford County has updates for the community, as heard above! Pre-K story time is back at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro…If y.... Read More

Annual open house for Holloway High set for July 29

Jul 19, 2021 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

Holloway High School will be holding its annual open house for prospective students and their parents on July 29 from 5-7 p.m.Prospective students and their parents will have.... Read More

Rutherford County High Schools try to Educate Students about Student Debt when Discussing Career Choices

Jul 19, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

Last school year, U.S. News & World Report listed the top public schools across the country and one local school was in the top 20.Central Magnet School came in at numbe.... Read More

Light Up the Night for Child Abuse Victims! Celebrate the End of Summer with the Child Advocacy Center

Jul 19, 2021 at 09:20 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) – “Dance under the stars, mix and mingle, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening that will benefit a great cause,” said Child Advocacy Cent.... Read More

Smyrna Resident and Tennessee State Representative Honored with "Conservative Achievement" Award

Jul 16, 2021 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

The American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation's oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization, announced State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) is among sev.... Read More

Rutherford County students showcase ‘Skills’ nationally

Jul 16, 2021 at 11:25 am by WGNS

A pair of Rutherford County students placed among the top competitors at the recent SkillsUSA Nationals.Noah McAlister, a rising senior at Riverdale High, was second in the na.... Read More

Rutherford Heart Walk, led by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Keith M. Huber, invites participants to reconnect for heart health

Jul 15, 2021 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., July 15, 2021 —The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting.... Read More

THIS SUNDAY: Over 100 Emergency Medical Service Members will be Honored During a Murfreesboro Stop on the EMS Memorial Procession

Jul 15, 2021 at 09:53 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) — This Sunday, more than 144 EMS and air medical personnel who have died in the line of duty will be honored and remembered with a moving process.... Read More

Demos Family Donates Food Truck to Liberty’s Station

Jul 14, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – July 14, 2021 – Peter and Kristen Demos have donated their Demos Brands food trailer to Liberty’s Station, the new social enterprise of Am.... Read More

Helping Others: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Continues Helping Senior Citizens Through There SCAN Program

Jul 14, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Positive news from the Rutherford County Sheriff... The Knights of Columbus members at St. Rose Catholic Church were recognized by the Sheriff's Office for donating to the S.... Read More

In 2018 a Louisiana Based Company Got The "OK" to Build a Distillery in Murfreesboro - But It Never Happened

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:55 am by WGNS

Several years ago, there were talks of a New Orleans based company building an $86-million distillery in Murfreesboro. The talks turned into proposals, which turned into the p.... Read More

Murfreesboro adds 70 acres to southern border of Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Promotes Two to Captain

Jul 14, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) announced Tuesday the promotion of Josh Wright and Mike Johnson to Captain.“Josh Wright.... Read More

UPDATE: Shoplifting Incidents Continue to Increase in Murfreesboro and Throughout Middle Tennessee

Jul 13, 2021 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Shoplifting continues to grow as our community grows. Murfreesboro Police Lt. Clayton Williams stated…   Rutherford County stores are not the only ones being hit.... Read More

Aladdin Temp-Rite makes generous donation to the Tennessee Fisher House Foundation Inc.

Jul 12, 2021 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

Nate Jackson, President and Joshua White, Tech Service Specialist (a Veteran) of Aladdin Temp-Rite located in Hendersonville, Tennessee recently presented to Tennessee Fisher.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Continues Opposition to Landfill Expansion, Agrees with Board Denial

Jul 12, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

On Friday, July 9, at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Planning Board (CTRSWP) recommended against the proposed northern expansion of.... Read More

Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Wanted by Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Jul 12, 2021 at 10:57 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is on the search for a man accused of credit card fraud.Detectives released photos of the suspect accused of fraudulently using a.... Read More

Middle Tennessee’s Largest Job Fair to Recruit 6,500 Workers During One-Day Event

Jul 09, 2021 at 10:30 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) — Over 140 hiring employers are trying to fill more than 6,500 job vacancies during Middle Tennessee’s largest job fair held in Murfrees.... Read More