Dr. Bryan Terry Named Chairman of House Health Committee

Jan 15, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

On the final organizational day of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly, Representative Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) was named Chairman of the Health Committee in the Hous.... Read More

Sen. Reeves appointed to prestigious Senate Commerce Committee

Jan 14, 2021 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) has been reappointed vice-chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and as a member of the prestigious Senate Commer.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools say Biggest Issue with COVID Remains Staffing Problems

Jan 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools continue to monitor education facilities as they navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic. County Schools Director Bill Spurlock stated the biggest issue r.... Read More

Unemployment Claims in TN and Rutherford County are Again Rising

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:54 am by WGNS

The numbers of those seeking unemployment due to joblessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic is growing once again at a record pace. In Tennessee, the number of those filing for.... Read More

Is there a Cap on Residential Development in Murfreesboro due to Treated Discharge Water?

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

As Murfreesboro continues to grow in leaps and bounds, it equals concern over water and sewer capacity. But, the real issue is the discharge of treated water, as explained by.... Read More

Hunter Industrial Fans in Smyrna Partners with Local Motorsports Team

Jan 14, 2021 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Hunter Industrial, the industrial division of the Hunter Fan Company, announced a 2021 partnership with Dylan Fetcho Motorsports, the winner of the 2020 Nashville Fa.... Read More

Read To Succeed Announces the Release of the 2021 One Book

Jan 14, 2021 at 10:32 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN  – One Book is an initiative to promote reading and unity. Each year, Read To Succeed and the Rutherford County One Book Committee select a bo.... Read More

ANTIOCH: Detectives Investigating Circumstances Surrounding Fatal Shooting of Tre'Von Holloway

Jan 14, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Just across the Rutherford County line in nearby Antiooch, Tennessee, the Metro Homicide Unit is investigating Tuesday’s (1/12/2021) fatal shooting of 22-year old Tre&rs.... Read More

Thanks to grants, MTSU Daniels Center assists military-connected veterans through stress of COVID

Jan 14, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Military-connected members of the Middle Tennessee State University community found themselves beneficiaries of numerous grants &mda.... Read More

BUSINESS: First Community Mortgage announces pending acquisition of a Mortgage Boutique

Jan 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – First Community Mortgage (FCM), announced today that it will acquire a Mortgage Boutique (AMB) in a transaction it hopes to close with.... Read More

Second Suspect in Murder of Nashville Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman Arrested

Jan 13, 2021 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

The second man wanted for the December 3rd murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman as she traveled to work on I-440 is now in custody.James Edward Cowan, 28, was apprehended.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Woman With Dementia LOCATED

Jan 13, 2021 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County emergency responders were on the lookout for a missing woman who has dementia on Tuesday night. Deborah Alsup, 67, was reported miss.... Read More

UPDATE: Sen. White appointed to leadership of Senate Judiciary Committee, newly appointed to Finance, Education Committees

Jan 13, 2021 at 11:51 am by WGNS

UPDATE:  Lt. Governor Randy McNally has announced that State Senator Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) will serve in a leadership role in a key Senate Committee..... Read More

Dr. Mark Gonyea selected as principal of Plainview Elementary School

Jan 13, 2021 at 11:40 am by WGNS

Dr. Mark Gonyea is elated about the chance to open a new school and work with a team of dedicated educators and staff members to establish a culture to best serve students.He&.... Read More

UPDATE: 2019 Murder of Terry Barber in Christiana Case to Go Before Circuit Court This March

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

WGNS has an important update in the 2019 murder of long-time Christiana resident Terry Barber.Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones recaps what happened to Barber.... Read More

Tennessee Makes Rapid Progress in Vaccinating Highest Risk Populations

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Tennessee is making great progress in rapidly vaccinating those at highest-risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Within four weeks of Tennessee receiving its first.... Read More

2021 Murfreesboro Laureates announced

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:24 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN, January 11 — The City of Murfreesboro Cultural Arts announced the 2021 recipients of the Murfreesboro laureate honor today.  Dancer laureate Meg B.... Read More

Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. Breaks Record with Nearly Five Million Checkouts in 2020

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (R.E.A.D.S.) announced today that they achieved a record-breaking 4,957,038 digital e-book, audiobook, magazine and.... Read More

UPDATE: Saturday Evening Fire Behind Warehouse - Burning Without Permit

Jan 13, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

Passing motorists called 9-1-1 when they saw a fire in the rear of a large warehouse that sits behind CO-OP. The fire could be seen from the South Church Street Bridge near th.... Read More

Red Cross’s ‘2021 Hero’ Holmes maintains strong MTSU ties

Jan 13, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Former MTSU student Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s 76th adjutant general with the state’s National Guard, will be the&nbs.... Read More