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Rutherford Roundup: Nursing Home Oversight Failures, Property Audit Fallout & MTSU Blood Drive | Oct. 20, 2025

Oct 20, 2025 at 04:15 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 20, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee Nursing Home Complaints Backlog: A new audit by the Tennessee Com.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Severe Weather Threat, Food Price Pressures, and Local Developments | Oct. 17, 2025

Oct 17, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, October 17, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Weekend Storm Alert: Middle Tennessee braces for a volatile weekend of stron.... Read More

Representative Mike Sparks on Nursing Home Oversight, Mechanics on a Mission, and Community Care

Oct 16, 2025 at 11:10 am by Producer

Host Bryan Barrett talks with State Representative Mike Sparks about a range of issues impacting Rutherford County and beyond — from local goodwill and generosity to cha.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Former Sheriff Robert Arnold Enters Congressional Race, Firefighters Rescue Resident, and Tennessee Ranks High for Dangerous Driving | Oct. 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Political Comeback: Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold announces his candidacy for Congress in Tennessee&rsq.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro aft.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Growth Plans, Scarecrow Season, and Local Heroes | Oct. 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025 at 04:15 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🏗️ Murfreesboro on the Move: City officials prepare to review two major development proposals — one on Franklin Ro.... Read More

Steered Straight: Saving Teens from Addiction, Vaping, and Social Media Dangers

Oct 08, 2025 at 01:35 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST - On this episode of the WGNS Rutherford Issues Podcast, Scott Walker fills in for Bryan Barrett to discuss the Steered Straight program with guest Jennifer Sanchez. T.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: School Threat Investigation, Smyrna Theft, City Growth Plans, and USDA Food Alert | Oct. 8, 2025

Oct 08, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Coffey County Threat Investigation: A middle school student faces a serio.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Crackdown Success, Education Voucher Expansion, and Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground | Oct. 7, 2025

Oct 07, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal Operation VIPER shows results: A major FBI-led initiative targeting.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro’s Keystone Redevelopment, MTSU Scooter Thefts, and Acts of Compassion | Oct. 6, 2025

Oct 06, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 6, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Downtown Transformation Approved: The Murfreesboro City Council greenlights t.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Black Bears in Rutherford County, Youth Mental Health Crisis, and Murfreesboro Growth | Sept. 29, 2025

Sep 29, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Black bears spotted across Rutherford County as conservation efforts expand habitats into Middle Tennessee; TWRA urges s.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Spotlight: Supporting ESL Families & Turkey Tee Off Golf Tournament

Sep 22, 2025 at 11:11 am by Producer

Host Bryan Barrett is joined by Presley Hosford and first-time guest Evelyn Guillen from the Child Advocacy Center. Evelyn shares her role in helping families who speak little.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Spotlight: Education Updates & Pickleball Event

Sep 15, 2025 at 11:13 am by Producer

On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett welcomes Tori Carr from Murfreesboro City Schools. Tori shares timely school updates including fall break (October 6&n.... Read More

BBB | September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 03, 2025 at 10:57 am by Producer

Host Bryan Barrett is joined by James Price from the Better Business Bureau to discuss how you can be better prepared for the unexpected. In recognition of National Preparedne.... Read More

Beesley’s Barks & Bourbon Fundraiser & Planning for Your Pet’s Future

Aug 27, 2025 at 11:17 am by Producer

On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett is joined by Dawn Roberts from the Beesley Animal Clinic and Foundation to talk about two important topics for pet own.... Read More

Friday Night Lights Return, Heat Advisory Issued, and New Forensic Center Announced | Aug. 20, 2025

Aug 20, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

đź“‹ Show Notes – Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: High school football kicks off its 79th season on WGNS and Big GTV, wit.... Read More

Planning Your Business Exit with Edward Jones | Aug. 19, 2025

Aug 19, 2025 at 11:23 am by Producer

In Today’s Episode: Bryan Barrett talks with Lee Colvin, Edward Jones financial advisor on planning your business exit. Exploring how business owners can prepare fo.... Read More
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Local Voices, Lifelong Impact: Tennessee Broadcasters Celebrated at Country Music Hall of Fame

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:52 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - It was a night of heartfelt applause, shared memories, and well-earned recognition as the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters hosted its 2025 Excellence in B.... Read More

The Good Neighbor Network Launches 79th Season of Prep Football Coverage

Aug 09, 2025 at 05:56 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — WGNS Radio and Big G TV are officially back under the Friday night lights, celebrating their 79th season of high school sports cov.... Read More

Rural Suicide Rates in Tennessee Remain Higher Than Urban Areas, Report Finds

Jul 15, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A new national report highlights a troubling disparity in suicide rates between rural and urban communities, with rural areas—includin.... Read More