Ascension Saint Thomas Loosens Visitor Restrictions for Labor and Delivery in Saint Thomas Rutherford

Feb 26, 2021 at 09:24 am by WGNS

Expectant mothers can breathe a sigh of relief as Ascension Saint Thomas loosens visitor restrictions for its obstetrics areas.At Saint Rutherford, 2 visitors ages 18 or.... Read More

How robots are fighting COVID-19 at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

Feb 26, 2021 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Robots are taking over the fight against COVID-19 and the VA medical center in Murfreesboro already has 5 robots, each wrapped in camouflage.The Tennessee Valley Healthca.... Read More

RCEMA Encourages Community Participation in Tennessee's Severe Weather Awareness Week: Feb. 28-Mar. 6

Feb 26, 2021 at 08:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Tennessee's Severe Weather Awareness Week is Feb. 28 to Mar. 6, 2021, and Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (RCEMA) is using this.... 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

MTSU Nursing begins administering Moderna vaccine to community

Feb 25, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

The MTSU School of Nursing gave eligible Rutherford County residents COVID Vaccinations on Thursday (2/25/21). The vaccine injections were given by nursing students and facult.... Read More

Local Youth Handing Out 1,500 McDonalds Sandwiches to Rutherford County Homeless

Feb 25, 2021 at 11:20 am by WGNS

Local McDonald's teamed up with an organization to feed the homeless in Rutherford County on Thursday. The fast-food chain provided 1,500 McRib sandwiches.The distri.... Read More

Apply Now - Jobs Available in the City of Murfreesboro: Police, Fire, Parks and Rec

Feb 25, 2021 at 10:40 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department is on the search for men and women who want to serve the community in the law enforcement.  The MPD is now accepting applications for.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Welcomes Dr. Desnoes to the Internal & Family Medicine Department

Feb 25, 2021 at 08:44 am by WGNS

Dr. Chloe Desnoes is originally from Dallas, Texas. She moved across the country to the South Carolina area to obtain her medical degree. She later found Tennessee her home as.... Read More

Meet the Black men and women of MTSU’s police department

Feb 24, 2021 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As part of MTSU’s Black History Month observance, MTSUNews.com met with some of the Black men and women who serve and protect the campus.... 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

Landing on MARS and the long list of Hoax Accounts of Aliens - Larry Burriss has more...

Feb 24, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

NASA and Mars... with more on the mysterious planet, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...

Peer Model Preschool Applications Now Available in Murfreesboro

Feb 24, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is accepting applications for typical peer models for the Integrated Preschool Program. The MCS Integrated Preschool offers preschoolers,.... Read More

Over $1,200 in Merchandise Stolen from Lowe's Store in Murfreesboro

Feb 24, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE: BOLO CANCELED! Detectives have identified the woman who stole merchandise from Lowe's on Feb. 16. A warrant is expected to soon be taken out. She will be facing a char.... Read More

City Street pothole filling and crack repair work gets underway

Feb 23, 2021 at 11:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After a week of ice and snow that blanketed Middle Tennessee, requiring the application of approximately 2,000 tons of salt on City stree.... Read More

Morning Hit and Run on Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro ends with Foot Pursuit and Arrest

Feb 23, 2021 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at North Thompson Lane at Medical Center Pkwy around 8:43 Tuesday morning (Feb. 23, 2021).Shortly after the hit and run, o.... 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