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Supreme Court Honors Rutherford County Lawyers For Remarkable Service

Mar 03, 2021 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court and the Access to Justice Commission recently recognized seventeen Rutherford County lawyers as 2020 Attorneys for Justice, an honor awarded to all.... Read More

New Police K-9 Selected to Serve La Vergne

Mar 03, 2021 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

A new police K-9 has been selected to serve in the city of La Vergne.Officer Justin Darby was able to visit U.S. K-9 Unlimited in Abbeville, Louisiana to spend time with K-9s.... Read More

Car Vs. House in Murfreesboro on Tuesday Morning in Murfreesboro

Mar 02, 2021 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

There was a “Car Vs. House” accident that took place on Tuesday morning in Murfreesboro. Evidently, the car collided with the home at around 5:45AM.The incident ha.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Local COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Website

Mar 02, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County announced Tuesday the launch of a local website (www.covidrc.com)  for residents to sign-up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. &l.... Read More

Car Found in Stones River on Elam Road Slab Monday Morning

Mar 01, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue firefighters checked for occupants of a car found Monday morning at County Farm Road and Elam Road. The incident occured on th.... Read More

RCS Spoils 1,000 COVID Vaccinations

Feb 27, 2021 at 09:40 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Schools received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine this past Thursday (2/25/2021) for an upcoming employee clinic, but the school district mu.... Read More

Large Amounts of Meth, Heroin and Marijuana Seized by TBI, Four Antioch Residents Arrested

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with Agents with the Appalachia High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA.... Read More

Investigation into the Identity of a Man Accused of Shoplifting at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway

Feb 26, 2021 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Criminal Investigations detectives need help identifying a subject accused of stealing items from Walmart on Old Fort Parkway. The theft happened on Feb. 23, 2021.... Read More

Council adopts resolution creating Community Investment Study - What to do with the $245-Million in Proceeds after Selling Murfreesboro Electric to MTEMC

Feb 25, 2021 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday (Feb. 25) to create a Community Investment Study Group to provide advice on handling pr.... Read More

City of La Vergne Street Department Moves from Salting Roads to Patching Potholes

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:44 am by WGNS

Nearly 500 tons of salt was spread on the major roads and arteries of La Vergne last week as crews worked tirelessly to combat the winter storm. The City of La Vergne street d.... Read More

Rutherford County Could Award a Bid to a New Waste / Recycling Management Company Soon

Feb 24, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Talks of what to do with garbage that is generated by local residents in Rutherford County continue. As heard in past newscast, the Middle Point Landfill has a life expectancy.... Read More

Car buying Scams in Rutherford County

Feb 24, 2021 at 09:34 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reports that residents should beware of a recent scam that promises a new car.Scammers are trying to get your money by asking you to dep.... Read More

Local Hometown Hero David Price Sponsors Walk for Children!

Feb 24, 2021 at 08:37 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  “The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce that local Hometown Hero David Price and Project One Four is the presenting sponsor of the&nb.... Read More

Local Government Recovery and Rebuilding Direct Appropriation Grants will Equal Big Funding for Communities

Feb 24, 2021 at 07:58 am by WGNS

A large amount of funds could soon be available to communities throughout the State of Tennessee in about 5-months. Gov. Bill Lee recently highlighted the "Local Gov.... Read More

Blackman High custodian publishes debut

Feb 23, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT, Rutherford County Schools: Loyd Elmore Jr. has been a custodian at Blackman High since August.He’s been writing short stories for decades.... Read More

Rutherford County COVID-19 Vaccine Limited Operations Call Center Number Updated

Feb 23, 2021 at 07:37 am by WGNS

The phone number for the Rutherford County COVID-19 Vaccine Limited Operations Call Center has changed. The purpose of the call center is to assist county residents.... Read More

La Vergne Farmers Market Moves Days, Opens Vendor Registration

Feb 23, 2021 at 07:29 am by WGNS

With spring just weeks away the City of La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce some changes to the popular Farmers Market.The La Vergne Farmers Marke.... Read More

Holding Tennessee Educators Harmless on End of the Year Evaluations, due to the COVID Pandemic

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

State Representative Charlie Baum who lives in Murfreesboro, says that three new bills will focus on helping children advance their learning and learn additional things they w.... Read More

AFTER THE SNOW: Gas Prices for the Week in Rutherford County, TN and Beyond

Feb 22, 2021 at 06:48 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Gas Price Examples (2/22/21):- SPEEDWAY in Murfreesboro, TN $2.23/Reg- MURPHY EXPRESS in Murfreesboro, TN $2.24/Reg - MAPCO MART in Smyrna, TN $2.30/ Reg - S.... Read More

Snow Patrol Closings/Cancellations for Monday (2-22-21)

Feb 21, 2021 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

School and business closures and cancellations due to winter weather are below. If you have any additions, tap here to send it to us for posting. SCHOOLS-- Rutherford County.... Read More