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UPDATE: Comptroller Says Policy Lapses Allow Murfreesboro Detective's Drug Fund Theft to Go Undetected Before Resignation

Aug 07, 2026 at 07:58 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Former Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Detective Reginal D. Primas resigned on Thursday (August 6th), after a grand jury indicted him on 17 c.... Read More

Tennessee Primary Election Special: Marsha Blackburn & Murfreesboro Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 06, 2026 at 11:37 am

Tennessee primary election insights and critical community health initiatives take center stage as Senator Marsha Blackburn calls in live from the campaign trail. Blackburn.... Read More

Former MTSU Baseball Head Coach Jim Toman Dies at 64

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:45 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Former Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) head baseball coach Jim Toman passed away on Monday (August 4th), due to complications from brain.... Read More

MFRD Promotions, Election Day Preview, Wildfire Relief & Papa Murphy’s Closures | Aug. 5, 2026

Aug 05, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department promotes 11 employees to leadership and specialty roles f.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Target AI Misconduct in Schools After Teacher Firing | Aug. 4, 2026

Aug 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers consider stronger student protections as artificial intelligence creates ne.... Read More

Jail Contraband Seized, Infant Safety Concerns & Water System Cybersecurity | Aug. 3, 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County deputies recover Suboxone and other contraband during a jail cell search, incl.... Read More

Pettus Read | 12 Years as Commissioner, 200 Dumpling Recipes, and the Art of Political Compromise

Jul 29, 2026 at 10:43 am

Outgoing Rutherford County District 8 Commissioner Pettus Read sits down with host Chip Walters to reflect on a remarkable career in public service, community storytelling,.... Read More

Murder-Suicide Investigation, Public Safety Investments and MTSU Milestones | July 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at.... Read More

MTSU Summer Commencement August 2026 Murphy Center Graduation Details

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University will welcome thousands of visitors to campus to celebrate nearly 700 of the newest Blue Raider alumni wh.... Read More

New EMS Prototype Station Construction Begins in Smyrna

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:44 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Construction is now underway on a new Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service station at 267 Weakley Lane in Smyrna. The new station joins the Coun.... Read More

Thompson Lane Widening, New School Laws and Murfreesboro’s Homebuyer Ranking | July 28, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: TDOT moves forward with a major widening project along North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, expa.... Read More

Middle Tennessee School Nurses Sharpen Skills at MTSU Nursing Lab

Jul 27, 2026 at 10:52 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Dozens of Middle Tennessee school nurses sharpened their clinical skills during a hands-on training day hosted by Middle Tennessee State Universit.... Read More

New School Opens, Crypto ATMs Banned and MTSU Expands Aerospace Research | July 27, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Poplar Hill Middle School officially opens in Murfreesboro, becoming Rutherford County Schools&rs.... Read More

Rutherford Unemployment Rises, Jail Site Debate Intensifies & Cherry Lane Expansion Advances | July 24, 2026

Jul 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, July 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in June but remained below Tennesse.... Read More

Church Theft Investigation, Town Creek Revival and AI Political Ads | Jul. 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives seek help identifying suspects accused of stealing approximately.... Read More

Murder Conviction Upheld, Early Voting Begins, and Police Expand Crime-Fighting Technology | Jul. 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Gregory Chiante Lyons’ murder conviction a.... Read More

Rutherford Arrests, Record Sports Betting, Hospital Expansion & Buc-ee’s Progress | July 20, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two women wanted in Rutherford County are arrested following a Mount Juliet traffic stop connecte.... Read More

PODCAST: From Rapid DNA to Self-Driving Cars: How Murfreesboro Police are Battling the Future of Crime Today!

Jul 16, 2026 at 11:07 am

PODCAST ABOVE: In this informative and forward-thinking episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined in studio by Murfreesboro Police Captain Clayton William.... Read More

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Advances, Jail Decision Looms and MTSU Launches Presidential Search | July 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The U.S. House approves the Sunshine Protection Act, advancing a proposal to make daylight sav.... Read More

Measles Exposure in Murfreesboro, Roadside Litter Cleanup and Tennessee’s Quality-of-Life Ranking | July 14, 2026

Jul 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County correctional crews collected more than 9,000 pounds of roadside trash during M.... Read More