Listen to the Obituaries for Thursday in Rutherford County

Mar 30, 2023 at 02:30 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Steve Thornton takes a look at the death notices for Thursday, March 30, 2023...

Tennessee Is the 6th Worst State for Commuters

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

One of the few, albeit temporary, benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic was the dramatic reduction in vehicle traffic. Stay-at-home orders, school closures, and working from home.... Read More

Celebrity Donation Presented to Rutherford Public Safety Board to Kick Off Chess Program for At-Risk Youth

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:04 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN)  Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC's hit show “The Profit”, donated $5,000 to the Chess program for at-risk youth in Rutherford County. Tha.... Read More

Investigation into Shooting at Private School in Nashville Continues

Mar 28, 2023 at 11:39 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Metro Chief of Police John Drake confirmed on Tuesday that the shooter was under a doctors care for mental health problems. Here is an update on the mass shoot.... Read More

TN Democratic Party calls on Governor Lee to halt Advancement of a Variety of Gun Laws

Mar 28, 2023 at 09:34 pm by WGNS News

On Monday night at 7, the Tennessee Democratic Party sent media outlets a press release that focused on gun laws in the Volunteer State. The release stated, “Today has.... Read More

5th Annual 5k in Murfreesboro to Fund Camp Freedom

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A 5k run and walk are scheduled to take place in Murfreesboro on Saturday, April 8th. The upcoming event will help to fund Camp Fre.... Read More

50-Rutherford County Schools Practiced School Safety Drills Prior to Spring Break

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Just before the Rutherford County Schools closed for spring break, schools across the county practiced a variety of school safety drills. Barfield El.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Proposes Bill to Require ALL Public Schools to have an SRO

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - While the recent school shooting that occurred in Nashville was at a private school, it doesn't diminish the need to take a closer look at scho.... Read More

3-Part Show: Murfreesboro Parks and Rec, Seniors Helping Seniors and an Update on the Nashville School Shooting

Mar 28, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

During the first half of the Action Line, WGNS spoke to Kristen Hopkins and Dawn Thomas with the Murfreesboro Parks and Rec. Department. Segment Starts at 30:18 - On the seco.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Tuesday

Mar 28, 2023 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on this Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Gas Prices in Rutherford County

Mar 27, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Mid TN Volleyball Club and Town of Smyrna to support Light Up the Night for Janae Edmondson

Mar 27, 2023 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee- Mid TN Volleyball Club and The Town of Smyrna are pleased to support The Light Up the Night for Janae Edmondson Benefit on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 beginnin.... Read More

The Backstage BASH will be on April 22, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Backstage BASH, The Center for the Arts annual fundraiser event, will be held Saturday, April 22, and tickets are now available. The Backstag.... Read More

Listen to the Obituaries for Monday, March 27, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 at 02:30 am by WGNS News

With a look at the obituaries on Monday, March 27, 2023, here is WGNS' Steve Thornton...

Commentary: Breaking Down Local, State and Federal Taxes, by Commissioner Craig Harris

Mar 26, 2023 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

On today’s Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris breaks down taxes at the local, state and federal level. To hear more episodes of The Commiss.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found SAFE

Mar 25, 2023 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

Warren County,  TN  - UPDATE: The missing teenager from Warren County has been safely located, as confirmed by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Hailey W.... Read More

Former La Vergne Police Officer Facing Decertification while La Vergne Opens the Search for New Police Chief

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A former La Vergne Police officer is facing decertification. With more, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan… In the meantime, The City of La&nb.... Read More
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Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy and Neighbors Come to the Aid of a Man Trapped Inside a Burning Home

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - David Herrod just got home from work Wednesday evening when he noticed smoke coming from a home on Double Springs Road in Murfreesboro…  It was.... Read More

Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway

Mar 24, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended the 97th Tennessee FFA State convention in Gatlinburg, TN and came away with.... Read More

MTE Urges Members to Stay Aware and Take Storm Precautions

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. –  With severe weather predicted for Middle Tennessee between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. tonight, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) wants to remind its me.... Read More