Rutherford County Ranks 7th in Tennessee for Lowest Unemployment in June

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:54 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seasonal changes in employment that occur annually, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June, ac.... Read More

Don't Be Fooled: Scammers Use Sheriff's Name to Threaten Your Wallet

Jul 25, 2024 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Scammers are once again proving that their creativity knows no bounds. Their latest trick? Posing as Sheriff’s deputies to weasel your hard-earne.... Read More

High Schoolers Acquire STEM-Ulating Hands-On Experience at MTSU Science College Camp

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sean Vornhagen didn’t mind the burning smell inside the Middle Tennessee State University chemistry lab. He loves science &ldq.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More

Senator Dawn White Earns 100% NFIB Small Business Voting Record

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state office of the National Federation of Independent Business said today that Senator Dawn White achieved a 100% NFIB voting record in the 2023-2.... Read More

Final Week of EARLY VOTING is ahead!

Jul 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - We're in the final stretch for EARLY VOTING. The last day to early vote is Saturday, July 27, 2024. Rutherford County registered voters can early.... Read More

SCAN Program Makes Senior Citizen Feel Safe

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Resident Teresa Alexander joined the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network about five years ago.   Volunteer SCAN co-coordinat.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Lawmakers Encourage Tennesseans to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday

Jul 18, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annua.... Read More
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New Skate Park in Murfreesboro Opens Friday

Jul 18, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is set to officially open its new Skate Park and Pump Track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 19th at 10 AM.... Read More

Report: TN Home Prices Remain Strong; Closings, Inventory Up Across State

Jul 17, 2024 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s latest “Housing Tennessee” report shows annual improvements in home prices, si.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launches New Brand and Marketing Initiative to Promote Schools, Innovative Opportunities for Students

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Strong schools develop strong students which in turn build strong communities.  That sentiment is at the core of Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Listen to the District 34 Political Forum: Incumbent Tim Rudd vs. Challenger Tucker Marcum

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he moderates a "LIVE" political forum featuring the Republican Primary candidates for the State House of Representati.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers Again in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set a record low for statewide unemployment in May when its seasonally adjusted rate dropped to 3% for the first time. The latest county unemployment data from the.... Read More

State of TN Honors LaVergne Facility for Safety and Health Record

Jun 20, 2024 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has recognized Sumit.... Read More

Porch Pirates Plunder Packages in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Jun 20, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

The United States faces a persistent problem of porch pirates plundering packages from doorsteps, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Investigators with the Franklin Polic.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Declared the Entire Week as Garbage Man Week

Jun 17, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As the nation celebrates June 17th as “National Garbage Man Day,” Mayor Joe Carr declared the entire week as Garbage Man Week in Ruthe.... Read More

Explore New Careers at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza THIS Friday, June 14th

Jun 12, 2024 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza THIS FRIDAY on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of opportunities for ar.... Read More

State Rep. Robert Stevens Announces $5.8 Million to Expand Local Broadband and Digital Opportunities

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Robert Stevens, R-Smyrna, announced $5.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband access and digital program opportunities in Rutherford County.... Read More

Celebrate Murfreesboro and Rutherford County’s LGBTQ+ Community in October at BoroPride

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE -- The BoroPride Planning Committee is pleased to announce the return of BoroPride Saturday, Oct. 12 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum. "We.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

Jun 04, 2024 at 02:25 pm by WGNS News

  Photo Above Article: From LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro, to Eagleville and Lascassas - Local EMS cover entire county. Hear podcast above.  RUTHERFORD CO.... Read More