Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Hiring 5 Deputies

Sep 04, 2020 at 09:54 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is hiring…That was Captain Angela Istvanditsch. She said the recent grant approval for five additional deputies will help i.... Read More

Decorated veteran headlines virtual 9/11 Remembrance at MTSU

Sep 04, 2020 at 09:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Decorated veteran and Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority president and CEO Doug Kreulen will be the guest speaker for the sixth annual Middle.... Read More

State Troopers Remind Motorist to Slow Your Roll

Sep 04, 2020 at 08:48 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has a special message to kick off Labor Day Weekend…NASHVILLE: In nearby Nashville, a sobriety checkpoint has been annonced for a location.... Read More

Grant to Help Strengthen and Expand US Beef Export Markets

Sep 04, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Researchers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Arizona State University have received a grant for $477,131 to examine consumer preferences for U.S..... Read More

Fatal Thursday Morning Crash On 231-South

Sep 03, 2020 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN)  There was a fatal two-vehicle crash around 8:30 Thursday morning (9/3/2020) on highway 231-South at C & E Market, 5855 Shelbyville Pike.Tennessee Hi.... Read More

TN Department of Health Updates Reporting Format for COVID-19 Cases

Sep 03, 2020 at 05:08 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health is improving the format for sharing of data on COVID-19 to update how some metrics are calculated and reflect evolving knowledge of the pand.... Read More

Upcoming program involving the Discovery Center, your help is needed

Sep 03, 2020 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival! The Discovery Center says they want to make an impact with your help in our community, engage families, and hel.... Read More

MTSU students inspire Flint water crisis hero, who brings motivating Convocation message

Sep 03, 2020 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Michigan pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha used science-based research in a five-year Flint water crisis battle that resulted in a $600 million settl.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center: COVID-19 Turned Our World Upside Down

Sep 03, 2020 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro— “We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and childr.... Read More

Worker Burnout in Tennessee

Sep 03, 2020 at 11:33 am by WGNS

The Nashville market, which includes Rutherford County, is ranked at number 15 on the list for having “Worker Burnout,” according to SmartAsset. In the immediate a.... Read More

Stability in COVID-19 hospitalizations reflects continued progress in some areas, recent increases in others

Sep 03, 2020 at 11:10 am by WGNS

Since late July, Tennessee has seen stable or declining numbers of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but there are some early signs this trend is reversing in some regions of th.... Read More

Fire Safety and Kitchen Fires

Sep 03, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week and State Farm recently donated a “NFPA Fire Prevention Week” kit to the Murfreesboro Fire Department.Through.... Read More

10,054 Active COVID-19 Unemployment Claims in Rutherford County

Sep 03, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 Unemployment numbers are back up in the Volunteer State. Between August 22nd and August 29th, there were 12,035 new unemployment claims.Despite the increase of ne.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services highlight latest craze called "NARCAN Parties"

Sep 03, 2020 at 09:54 am by WGNS

Something described as a NARCAN Party is the latest worry that parents should know about. NARCAN is a life saving medication given to those who overdose on narcotics, which is.... Read More

Murfreesboro man dies in a single-vehicle crash

Sep 03, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –  A Murfreesboro man died in single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Sept. 2.Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to the crash on N. Ruthe.... Read More

Man Barricaded Inside S. Church St. Motel Surrendered at 8:50AM

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:56 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro Police Special Operations Unit responded to the Knights Inn on South Church Street where a male barricaded himself early Thursday mornin.... Read More

Shelbyville Highway CLOSED to Incoming Traffic at C & E Market

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:51 am by WGNS

231 South around the C & E Market: Traffic has been closed coming into Murfreesboro due to a serious auto accident.

AUDIO: Region Play Opens with Oakland at Siegel Friday

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

It's been a crazy start to the season for every coach - but Siegel's Adam Renshaw is going through all of this as a brand new coach in the county: New coach or not, it's no.... Read More

POSITIVE: Water wars for seniors in Smyrna a big hit

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Seniors have been enjoying the hot days with waterguns as a way to beat the heat. Most recently, residents at Traditions of Smyrna got the chance to sneak in a little sum.... Read More

Plant of the Month: Dependable and Delicious Rabbiteye Blueberries

Sep 03, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

The world of blueberries is populated by a diverse and colorful cast of characters. From pint-sized lowbush “wild” types with small, intensely flavored berries to.... Read More