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Growing Classrooms: How Murfreesboro City Schools Adapt to Expansion

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - As Murfreesboro continues to expand in population, so does the need for classroom space. WGNS spoke to Lisa Trail, Director of Communications for the Cit.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More

AI Scam Targets Rutherford County Resident, Steals $7,500 in Bitcoin

Dec 04, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Criminals have once again found new ways to exploit technology, using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of Rutherford County Sheriff’s C.... Read More

Walking Into Opportunity: Buchanan Elementary Hosts Soles4Souls Shoe Distribution

Dec 04, 2024 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit committed to turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, is partnering with the Tennessee Vall.... Read More

Serial Robbers Target Nashville Women in Violent Spree

Dec 03, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Police Violent Crimes detectives are urgently seeking the public’s help in their attempt to identify a man and a woman linked to at leas.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Enters 26th Year of Transforming Lives in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2024 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - At the end of this month, another year will be behind us and Greenhouse Ministries will begin their journey into their 26th anniversary of he.... Read More

GivingTuesday Spotlight: Barnabas Vision’s Deposit Program Helps Families Find Safe Housing

Dec 02, 2024 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a Murfreesboro-based nonprofit, believes that everyone deserves access to safe, stable housing. Yet for many families, security and.... Read More

UPDATE: Community Effort Pays Off: Missing 14-Year-Old Safely Found

Dec 02, 2024 at 08:52 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) has officially canceled a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for 14-year-old Arianah Denwiddie, who was reported.... Read More

Local Generosity Shines as Toot’s Hosts Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 02, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For nearly 40 years, Toot’s Good Food and Fun has been more than just a spot for wings and burgers—it’s been a cornerstone of commun.... Read More

Pay Equity and Another Possible Pay Increase to Make County Government More Market-Competitive

Dec 02, 2024 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr would like to see another cost of living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year. The goal is to b.... Read More

Downtown Murfreesboro Transforms for Festive Christmas Event

Nov 29, 2024 at 09:36 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Main Street Murfreesboro Celebrate Christmas event promises an evening brimming with holiday cheer on Friday, December 6th. Between 5:00 P.... Read More

Gas Prices Take a Dip in Rutherford County: A Drop Worth .8 Cents of Excitement

Nov 25, 2024 at 07:05 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Brace yourselves, Rutherford County residents! It seems the universe has thrown us a bone—albeit a tiny one. While gas prices statewide edged up.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Awarded $35,000 Grant from Gary Sinise Foundation

Nov 22, 2024 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service (RCEMS) received a $35,000 no match grant award from the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) through their F.... Read More

Murfreesboro Sees Slight Uptick in Unemployment as Smyrna and LaVergne Stay Steady

Nov 21, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County continues to excel in employment metrics, maintaining its position among Tennessee’s top 10 counties with the lowest unemployme.... Read More

La Vergne’s Parade of Lights and Winter Festival Shine Bright for the Holidays with Ice Skating and More!

Nov 21, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

La Vergne’s Parade of Lights - Mark your calendars! La Vergne is set to dazzle residents and visitors alike with its 14th Annual Parade of Lights and the accompanying Wi.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County and a ‘Road Trip’ to Paris: Saving Money on Fuel

Nov 21, 2024 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If there’s one thing Tennessee is crushing lately, it’s being kind of cheap on gas—well, until we’re not. Earlier this week, AA.... Read More

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Performing UNDER PRESSURE Training: Murfreesboro Firefighters Sharpen Skills at Training Conference

Nov 15, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Last weekend, Murfreesboro firefighters joined over 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a transformative training conference made possi.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Near Record Lows; Rutherford County Among Top Performers

Nov 14, 2024 at 03:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In September of this year, Rutherford County reported an impressively low unemployment rate of 2.9%, placing it in the top five counties in Tennessee f.... Read More