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

Rutherford County SRO Earns National Award for DRIVE Program

Jun 03, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Dodson, who serves as a school resource officer, was named the recipient of the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

Local Gas Prices Under $3/g for Regular and Diesel Averaging $3.58/g

Jun 03, 2024 at 06:17 am by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tenness.... Read More

Smyrna Again Leads Rutherford County with Lowest Unemployment Rate in April

May 23, 2024 at 10:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Labor has released the latest unemployment figures, highlighting Rutherford County as one of the top ten counties with the.... Read More

Lots of Career Opportunities to Splash Into at Upcoming Career Fair in Murfreesboro

May 22, 2024 at 10:29 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of possibility f.... Read More

Teen Charged After High-Speed Incident Involving Infant

May 20, 2024 at 05:17 pm by Chandelar Williams

NASHVILLE, TENN. - A 16-year-old girl is facing multiple charges in Juvenile Court following a series of events early Monday morning that involved aggravated assault against f.... Read More

TDCI, Fire Marshal’s Office Highlights Building Safety Month in May

May 14, 2024 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May in Tennessee as Building Safety Month. To help raise public awareness of the critical role that building codes play in.... Read More

Tennessee is the 11th Least Expensive Market in the Nation

May 13, 2024 at 10:33 pm by WGNS News

Tennesseans saw another break at the pump this week, with the state gas price average dropping eight cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is no.... Read More

Beware of Scams After Storms: Better Business Bureau Issues Warning

May 10, 2024 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After the recent storms, which caused water and wind damage along with some reports of hail damage in Rutherford County, the Better Business Bureau i.... Read More
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Rev Up the Fun This Saturday: Annual Block Party and Touch-a-Truck Even at LaVergne’s Veterans Memorial Park

May 10, 2024 at 09:22 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at LaVergne’s Veterans Memorial Park as the city gears up to host its annual Block Party and Touch-a-Truck eve.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center Hosts Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 29, 2024 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford CountY, TN - Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center and the Child Protective Investigative Team hosted the Ninth Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday.... Read More

Linebaugh Public Library Hosts Author Mary Thompson for Book Signing

Apr 29, 2024 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Mary Thompson for a book signing on Saturday, May 25th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Apr 29, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

Rutherford County Reports Stellar Job Market in March with Unemployment at 2.4% - Smyrna Lowest in County

Apr 26, 2024 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The latest unemployment figures for March are in, and Rutherford County once again proves its economic stance in the state is robust and continues to.... Read More

2024 Cicada Map Shows 14% of Tennessee Counties Affected, 9th Most in U.S.

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: This year marks a rare convergence as two significant cicada broods—the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII—emerge simultaneously, an event occu.... Read More