Blackman Varsity Coed wins the National Champion title in Cheer: The trip was not an easy one and reports indicate it was faced with adversities at the discovery of a teammate having a medical emergency just outside of a hotel room.
ADVISORY: Black Bear Has Been Sighted In Smyrna Tennessee: ADVISORY: Please be aware that a black bear has been seen in the Green Tree area near Rock Springs Road. TWRA is tracking the bear through citizen observation and notification. The… MurfreesboroTN
WGNS’ Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins Receive Award for Local Sports Coverage: NASHVILLE, TN - WGNS’ Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins received top honors at the annual Tennessee Association of Broadcaster’s 75th Anniversary Convention in the… MurfreesboroTN
Siegel High School Student Received an Appointment to the United States Naval Academy: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Siegel High School student has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This year,… MurfreesboroTN
TORNADO: Readyville Market Gone, The Corners Damaged: (EAGLEVILLE, TN) The Rutherford-Cannon County line was slammed hard by tornadoes that touched down in Readyville and Kittrell. This is the old Readyville gas station and general store… MurfreesboroTN
MTSU Beats No. 25 Miami - History Made!: The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders make history with their 45-31 win at
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Miami. It's the first win by Middle Tennessee over an AP Top 25 opponent in program history! The Blue Raiders improve to… MurfreesboroTN
Former Oakland Patriot Joining LSU Tigers Coaching Staff: Jacoby Stevens, Oakland Patriot alumni class of 2017 and former Sixth Round NFL Draft Pick, is eager to learn from LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly and others on the coaching… MurfreesboroTN
Two Riverdale Girls McDonald's All-American Nominees: The nationally ranked Riverdale Lady Warriors have two players who have been nominated as McDonald's All Americans.
Motorist Strikes a Massive Black Bear in Shelbyville, TN: SHELBYVILLE, TN - A little over 20-miles south of the Murfreesboro City Limits along Highway 231 South, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, a motorist crashed into a 450 to 500-pound… MurfreesboroTN
Readyville Mill Destroyed by Tornado: (READYVILLE, TN) The historic Readyville Mill was destroyed by the early Saturday (4/1/2023) morning tornado that touched-down at the Rutherford-Cannon County line. It was constructed in... MurfreesboroTN
School Resource Officer Promoted to Sgt.: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted School Resource Officer Shane Vaughn to SRO Sgt. Tuesday. Sgt. Vaughn will manage about nine school resource officers in his... MurfreesboroTN
Eagleville Student Receives State FFA Scholarship: Eagleville, TN – Holly Parks of the Eagleville FFA Chapter received the 2024 Kenneth K. Mitchell Alumni Scholarship from the Tennessee Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation. Parks was… MurfreesboroTN
Trader Joe's Coming To Murfreesboro: (MURFREESBORO) Trader Joe's grocery is coming to Murfreesboro's Medical Center Parkway area and has already been before the City Planning Commission seeking specialty grocery allowances. MurfreesboroTN
Deputies Earn "Medal of Valor": (MURFREESBORO) Two deputies earn Medal of Valor for risking their lives when arresting a suspect accused of killing a Robertson County deputy.SWAT Sgt. Jonathan McGee and Deputy Kyle Grisham... MurfreesboroTN
Christiana Middle Is Rutherford County's 1st STE(A)M Designated School: Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee STEM Innovation Network announce $35,000 award to provide additional programming, resources for student opportunities.… MurfreesboroTN
Wade Hays Says, "Toot's Is Reducing Prices"!: (MURFREESBORO) Toot’s Good Food & Fun restaurants sets out to ease the cost of eating out with lower prices, and no increases on its new 2023 Menu! Toot’s Owner Wade... MurfreesboroTN
Eagleville 8th Grader To Create TV Game Show: (EAGLEVILLE TN) Blain Poynor, eighth grader at Eagleville School, was selected as the winner of a national contest called “The Shakedown” put on by Choose Different Media. Poynor will now... MurfreesboroTN
SRO Anthony Bragg in "Brave The Shave": (MURFREESBORO) On Friday (3/1/2024) Riverdale High School again had its “Brave The Shave” event to raise money for childhood cancer research. One of Riverdale’s School Resource Offi... MurfreesboroTN
Tennessee Should Brace for Cold, Snowy Winter: Most parts of the United States that typically see snow should be prepared for totals at or above normal. That's according to the 2024 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which is now out.… MurfreesboroTN
Political: Butch Vaughn Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board, Zone 6: Murfreesboro, TN - Butch Vaughn, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a distinguished career educator, has officially declared his candidacy… MurfreesboroTN
Shane Reeves Wins Special State Senate Election: Shane Reeves will soon head to Nashville as the newest state senator. This after being overwhelmingly elected by voters in
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four other counties in District 14.
Dr. Sullivan Says "School Choice is Great, Make The Rules Equal...They are both Public Schools": Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Director Jimmy Sullivan commented about charter schools in social media, “This SHOULD NOT… MurfreesboroTN
Pete Weber Surprised Dick Palmer Monday Night: Dick Palmer will be presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Annual Gala of the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
Spring Fling: Eagleville Baseball State Champs (3-peat) & Stewarts Creek Softball Runner Up; 145 Prep Events Broadcast: Of the many Rutherford County state champions crowned during Spring Fling, the spring sports TSSAA championships,… MurfreesboroTN
Recognizing the Dedication of School Resource Officers on National SRO Appreciation Day: Rutherford, TN - In honor of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day on February 15th, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office extended its… MurfreesboroTN
Help for the 1,200 Homeless RCS Students: (MURFREESBORO) Providing food for 1,200 homeless students in Rutherford County Schools remains a daily passion for Jessica Johnson, the school system’s homeless education coordinator. &ldq... MurfreesboroTN
Abe Lincoln (AKA Storyteller Jacob Truax) at Oaklands Mansion 6PM Nov. 12: (MURFREESBORO) Don't be surprised if you see a tall man with a top hat walking around town over the next few days. The Heart of Tennessee has a distinguished… MurfreesboroTN
Community Gathers to Remember Yousuf Ayesh: Prayer Vigil and Funeral Service Honoring Brave 11-Year-Old: MURFREESBORO, TN - A prayer vigil is scheduled for this upcoming Friday night to honor the memory of 11-year-old Yousuf Ayesh, who… MurfreesboroTN
Smyrna High School's Gabriel Peebles-Ross Selected for Prestigious Leadership Forum at Yale: Smyrna, TN – This summer, Gabriel Peebles-Ross (Pictured above right) from Smyrna, TN will join outstanding students from across the nation to… MurfreesboroTN
New School Principals Named for the Murfreesboro City Schools: (Murfreesboro, TN) Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, is proud to announce the appointment of principals for the upcoming school year. Mr. Adam Bryson has… MurfreesboroTN
Elementary Summer Summit Provides Professional Development Opportunity: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools kickstarted its professional development opportunities for the 2023-24 school year with this year’s Elementary Summer… MurfreesboroTN
County School Director's 9-Year Old Son, Stable, but Critical: Christiana, TN – The 9-year-old son of Rutherford County School’s Director Dr. James Sullivan is in stable but critical condition after a tragic storm related accident. A… MurfreesboroTN
Two Principals Named In La Vergne: La Vergne, TN - Director of Schools has named Denielle Fuller the new principal of Rock Springs Elementary School, and he has named Samantha Wagner the first principal of the new Simon Springs Communi... MurfreesboroTN
Rutherford County Sheriff’s SRO Chad Dodson Wins 2024 Innovation in the Classroom Award: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Teaching teens a defensive driving program earned Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Chad Dodson the 2024… MurfreesboroTN
Middle Tennessee State Football Alumni Shine in Super Bowl 58: Middle Tennessee State University's football program will have a strong presence in Super Bowl 58, set for February 11th in Las Vegas. Four former Blue Raiders will be on the… MurfreesboroTN
Blackman Varsity Coed wins the National Champion title in Cheer: The trip was not an easy one and reports indicate it was faced with adversities at the discovery of a teammate having a medical emergency just outside of a hotel room.
Riverdale High School Raises about $40K for St. Baldrick's: Riverdale High School students, faculty and staff raised about $40,000 Friday in memory of Little Warrior Princess Leah Smallwood.
MTSU Students Producing Bonnaroo Feed On HULU: (MANCHESTER) Middle Tennessee State University students and faculty are hard at work at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, handling live television production duties for 30 performances... MurfreesboroTN
UPDATE: K-9 Apprehends Male With Gun on I-24, ARRESTED: (MURFREESBORO) One man was taken into custody after he apparently shot himself and walked around allegedly wielding a handgun Friday evening (1/20/2023) on Interstate 24 near Medical… MurfreesboroTN
County School Board Members Speak Out on "Unfair Funding Mechanism" for Charter Schools: MURFREESBORO – Several Rutherford County School Board members are speaking out against the funding allocation formula for state approved charter… MurfreesboroTN
MTCS Honored on House Floor for Historic State Championship Win: Murfreesboro, Tn - Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) was recently recognized with great honor on the House floor for their remarkable achievement in securing their… MurfreesboroTN
PODCAST: Pray for Janae: (SMYRNA, TN) The Smyrna High School Senior who was hit by a car while visiting St. Louis for a volleyball tournament, Janae Edmondson continues to recover from the injuries she sustained on Febru... MurfreesboroTN
Tribute to Asher Sullivan & Family: Christiana, TN - A private family service was just held for Asher Sullivan after he was treated for over a week in Nashville at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. There is a mov... MurfreesboroTN
Overnight Storms: 10 Homes Destroyed, 30 Homes Damaged: (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Rutherford County Emergency Management crews are responding to several severe weather related calls throughout the county. At approximately 2 AM this morning… MurfreesboroTN
Local Election Administrator Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee: (WASHINGTON, DC) -- Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley testified before the United State Senate's Rules & Administration Committee Wednesday (11-1-2023)… MurfreesboroTN
Eagleville culture runs deep as Rutherford’s only K-12 school: To say Eagleville School is unique is an understatement. With 100 years of history, the campus as it stands now is much larger than the original, having evolved through many… MurfreesboroTN
Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway: 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 big wins,… MurfreesboroTN
Blackman culinary team wins state competition: Winner Winner, Three Course Dinner! Blackman High School Culinary Arts has brought home the first place award in the ProStart Culinary Arts state-level competition. As part of the win, each... MurfreesboroTN
New "EMT" Program in Rutherford County at Local TCAT Campus: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Looking for a career change? Perhaps you’ve thought about going into the health field? A new course is being offered at the Tennessee College of Applied… MurfreesboroTN
Rutherford County Tornado Rated EF-1 in Eagleville, EF-2 in Readyville: The National Weather Service out of Nashville has had meteorologists in storm battered portions of Middle Tennessee, surveying damage. The preliminary damage survey… MurfreesboroTN
Thursday Traffic Jams--Pres. George W. Bush in the 'Boro!: (MURFREESBORO) What was happening on NW Broad Street around 4:15PM Thursday afternoon (4/25/2024)? Police squad cars blocked traffic from crossing Broad for about 10-minutes. The… MurfreesboroTN
Oakland High School Senior is 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award Winner: Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School senior Emma Clonan has been awarded the 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award. The Trailblazer award is given to… MurfreesboroTN
New Rutherford County School and Major School Zone Changes Coming: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As new additions progress at high schools like Riverdale, Oakland and Smyrna, the Rutherford County School Board will be working to redraw school… MurfreesboroTN
MTSU Alumnus Andy Womack Receives Prestigious Awards for Business and Education Contributions: Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU alum Andy Womack garners additional accolades as he is recognized by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce as… MurfreesboroTN
MTSU Tops In Voter Registration: (MURFREESBORO) Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented Middle Tennessee State University with an award for winning the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition in the four-year p... MurfreesboroTN
RHS Girls’ Head Soccer Coach Arrested, Charged With 2 Counts of Statutory Rape: Murfreesboro, TN – The head girls’ soccer coach at Riverdale High School, Nathan Sweet, was arrested Monday night (7/1/2024) and charged with two counts of… MurfreesboroTN
Blackman Collegiate Academy students showcase research, dozens consider MTSU: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Zach Shafer wants to be a professional pilot one day. He is considering Middle Tennessee State University’s highly regarded Aerospace… MurfreesboroTN
Facing Unthinkable Choices as the Family of Asher Sullivan Navigate Heartache and Tragedy: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS is continuing to follow the tragedy involving the son of the Rutherford County Schools Director, Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.… MurfreesboroTN
UPDATE: Deputy who went Into Burning Home to Save Rutherford County Man Recommended for Medal of Valor: UPDATE: (Rutherford County, TN) Resident Larry Adams was trapped inside his bedroom with smoke and flames threatening his life when… MurfreesboroTN
An Old Friend Returns In Mid January: Reeves-Sain Drugstore: (MURFREESBORO) A close friend returns early in the New Year. Rick Sain told WGNS that Reeves-Sain Drugstore is going through a total renovation and will reopen in mid January at… MurfreesboroTN
MTE Had Readyville Utility Poles and Lines Restored Within 19-Hours!: (READYVILLE, TN) Working as teams is the secret to the miracles that continue to happen after an F-2 tornado swept across Readyville around 2:00 o'clock Saturday… MurfreesboroTN
Reeves Sain Drug Store has Reopened in Murfreesboro: Reeves Sain Drug Store has reopened and they even have their famous milkshakes still! After four years, everything has come full circle. Reeves-Sain – commonly reffered to as… MurfreesboroTN