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Rutherford Co. Chamber of Commerce ask for support in newly proposed legislation dealing with COVID-19

Aug 07, 2020 at 11:23 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has sent members an email talking about newly proposed legislation that could impact local residents and businesses. Apparently, the.... Read More

Higher Electric Bill? The Merger between Middle TN Elec. and Murfreesboro Elec. did not equal changed Rates

Aug 07, 2020 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Electric has reported that a lot of residents have received higher bills after the merger with Murfreesboro Electric, some even posting their complaints to Fa.... Read More

Enforcing Face Coverings in Rutherford County to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Aug 06, 2020 at 11:24 am by WGNS

Rutherford County residents are required to wear a face covering throughout the month of August, according to County Mayor Bill Ketron. But, what happens if you refuse to wear.... Read More

COVID-19 Unemployment Numbers going Down

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:47 am by WGNS

New unemployment claims decreased significantly last week in Tennessee with one of the biggest drops since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic.According to the TN Department of.... Read More

UPDATE: 68-Years Later, The New Murfreesboro Airport

Aug 06, 2020 at 10:14 am by WGNS

The newly renovated Murfreesboro Airport is a top notch facility and City Councilman Bill Shacklett told WGNS that he is thankful for all of those involved the design and cons.... Read More

DCS Praises Tennessee Lawmakers for Passing New Safe Haven Law

Aug 06, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services joins A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, Inc. to alert citizens to the newly amended Safe Haven Law passed by.... Read More

Armed Robber Hits CVS Pharmacy on Broad

Aug 06, 2020 at 07:04 am by Bart

(MURFREESBORO)  The CVS Pharmacy at the corner of Southeast Broad and Mercury Boulevard (607 SE Broad St.) had an armed robbery during lunchtime Wednesday (8/5/2020). Mu.... Read More

Rutherford ATHENA Scholarship Recipient Announced

Aug 05, 2020 at 09:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — RUTHERFORD Cable, founding sponsor of the ATHENA International Leadership Award for Rutherford County, announces the 2020 ATHENA Patrons Society Sc.... Read More

UPDATE: Police say man who stole a car at Marcos Pizza, also involved in Facebook Marketplace Car-jacking

Aug 05, 2020 at 09:35 pm by WGNS

Here’s an update to the Marco’s Pizza stolen vehicle incident that was reported in July… Murfreesboro Police confirm that one of the suspects in that case i.... Read More

Murfreesboro CVS Store Robbed at Gunpoint Wednesday

Aug 05, 2020 at 09:20 pm by WGNS

An unknown subject held-up the CVS Pharmacy on Broad Street at Mercury Boulevard Wednesday (Aug. 5, 2020).  Murfreesboro Detectives are working to identify the man who wa.... Read More

2020 Census Data Collection Will End One Month Earlier than Planned

Aug 05, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The U.S. Census Bureau continues to evaluate its operational plans to collect and process 2020 Census data. The Census is announcing updates to their plan that will includ.... Read More

Rutherford County Businesses Received over $201-Million in Paycheck Protection Funding

Aug 05, 2020 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Funding related to the COVID-19 Pandemic has helped to keep multiple businesses alive and well in our community. More specifically, the Paycheck Protection Program for loans o.... Read More

$272K USDA grant helps MTSU, Mississippi researchers investigate conservation practices with changing climate

Aug 05, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University and University of Mississippi faculty and student researchers are collaborating on a U.S. Department of Agricultu.... Read More

OpEd from State Rep. Charlie Baum of Murfreesboro: Three Ways to Improve Health Care in Tennessee

Aug 05, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Editorial By State Rep. Charlie Baum of MurfreesboroHealth care is a matter of great importance to us all.  It should come as no surprise to anyone that access and the ev.... Read More

Nearby Coffee County OPENS Schools and later Announce Closure of Two Schools

Aug 05, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

In nearby Coffee County, the county schools officially opened… and two schools later officially closed.The first day of class orientation was August 3rd and by August 4.... Read More

Facebook Marketplace ad ends with Carjacking in Murfreesboro

Aug 04, 2020 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – What began as a plan for a woman to sell a vehicle through Facebook Marketplace ended in a dangerous carjacking Thursday, July 31.  Two suspects.... Read More

HAVE you seen these suspected Identity Theft suspects?

Aug 04, 2020 at 12:31 pm by WGNS

A Nashville man is out thousands of dollars after an unidentified man went into Kay Jewelers at The Avenue on Medical Center Pkwy in Murfreesboro.Apparently, the suspect appli.... Read More

Two of Three Estill Springs Homicide Suspects Arrested in Rutherford County

Aug 04, 2020 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

A suspect wanted in connection with a murder that occurred in Estill Springs, Tennessee near Decherd has been arrested in Rutherford County.Paul Wayne Fletcher of Nashville wa.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged in attempted carjacking, shooting

Aug 04, 2020 at 11:40 am by WGNS

A Murfreesboro man has been arrested for attempted murder in nearby Williamson County. Franklin Police have charged one of the suspects involved ina Sunday attempted carjackin.... Read More

MTSU's new fall faculty exhibit brings art back to life

Aug 04, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Remember visiting an art exhibit, standing quietly in a large space with a handful of other aficionados, appreciating the work of creative peo.... Read More