Tennessee 5th grader stuns talent show with performance of ‘Defying Gravity’
WILLIAMSON CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - A 5th grade Williamson County girl stunned a crowd at her school’s talent show with her performance of a song from the “Wicked” musical. On Saturday, Stella performed “Defying Gravity” at her school’s talent show. A mother in the audience was stunned at Stella’s singing, saying that...
We’re Not the Cheapest, But We’re Definitely Not Brentwood: Rutherford County Gas Watch
MURFREESBORO, TN — Nothing screams “almost there” like landing second place in the national race for cheapest gas. Tennessee is proudly polishing its silver medal this week, boasting an average of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded. Number one? That honor belongs to Mississippi, which edged us out with a...
Man charged after Tennessee girl found in Pennsylvania motel
A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges including sexual assault after a missing Tennessee girl was found with him in a motel, the Upper Allen Township Police Department wrote.
Traditional ‘Tornado Alley’ shifts eastward as climate changes, says meteorologist studying trend
Kentuckylantern.com – Kenneth Heard – 2025-05-19 04:40:00. In the 30 days after several damaging twisters hit Arkansas on March 14, the state saw nearly four times as many tornado warnings as Texas did. The National Weather Service issued 144 warnings in Arkansas, compared to 39 in Texas from...
Deadline to enter Leadership Rutherford: May 29
Murfreesboro, TN – Applications for the 2025 Leadership Rutherford program are due at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce by 4:30PM Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2025. Prospective participants can learn more by visiting the Chamber's website at rutherfordchamber.org or calling (615) 893-6565. For those eager to...
Weather 5-19-2025 Storms Return
We are still looking at timing for severe storms to arrive on Tuesday. We will update as we get closer. Some storms on Monday may be strong. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation...
Sunday night First Alert Weather
A passing shower or thundershower is possible on Sunday. Gusty winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Full weather forecast for Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky with meteorologist Stefano DiPietro.
Fugitive Captured in La Vergne After High-Speed Multi-County Chase and Vehicle Theft
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A dramatic multi-county search has come to an end in La Vergne, where 58-year old Carlos McCoy was taken into custody Saturday morning after fleeing from authorities and allegedly stealing a vehicle during his escape. According to news partner WOPC Radio in Linden, the...
Severe Weather Threat Increases Monday & Tuesday for RuCo
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An active weather pattern is setting up to impact Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee over the next few days, bringing multiple chances for strong to severe thunderstorms. The threat escalates as Tuesday is expected to bring the most significant severe weather risk. Monday:...
Man dies after being found shot on I-24 in Rutherford County
Motorists were backed up for miles in Rutherford County due to "police activity" that closed multiple eastbound lanes on Interstate 24 Sunday. Several hours later, authorities announced a person had been found shot in a vehicle on I-24.