Bokpin honored with two CUSA superlatives
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mustapha Bokpin was recognized as both Conference USA Men's Track Athlete and Newcomer of the Year, as announced by the league office on Friday, June 19.
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Tennessee THC Ban Looms, DCS Civil Rights Complaints & Project Milkweed Returns | June 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
Tennessee dispensaries prepare for a major July 1 change as a new state law takes full effect, ban.... Read More
Media Commentary: Hidden Messages, Secret Codes, and the Stories We Think We See
Jun 22, 2026 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News
COMMENTARY - From secret messages in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Gold Bug” to the mysterious Voynich Manuscript and unsolved CIA codes, hidden meanings have long.... Read More
Smyrna Teen Charged After Allegedly Driving Toward Nashville Police Officer and K-9
Jun 22, 2026 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Rutherford County teenager from Smyrna was arrested over the weekend after allegedly driving directly toward a Metro Nashville Police officer and his.... Read More
Tennessee Voters Encouraged to Honor Veterans Through 2026 Honor Vote Program
Jun 22, 2026 at 09:26 pm by WGNS News
Middle Tenn. - Ahead of Early Voting, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging registered voters across the state to take part in the Honor Vote program, a.... Read More
Smyrna Launches 'No Solicitation' Registry to Protect Local Homeowners
Jun 22, 2026 at 09:00 pm by WGNS
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Door-to-door salespeople in Rutherford County are officially on notice. The Town of Smyrna launched a brand-new "No Solicitation" registry designed to g.... Read More
County Commission Approves $990 Million Spending Plan with No Property Tax Increase
Jun 22, 2026 at 08:53 pm by WGNS
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Commission approved the final budget of Mayor Joe Carr’s term in a 20-to-1 vote. The spending plan passed Monday featu.... Read More
School of Rock Murfreesboro to Host Free Concert Benefiting Greenhouse Ministries
Jun 22, 2026 at 11:45 am by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - School of Rock Murfreesboro will turn up the volume this summer for a good cause with its annual Rockin’ for a Reason concert series, a free, all-a.... Read More
Tennessee’s Uninsured Driver Crisis, I-24 Choice Lanes Move Forward & Smyrna Human Trafficking Arrests | June 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett
Monday, June 22, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
Tennessee ranks fifth in the nation for uninsured motorists, with a new study estimating that mor.... Read More
Middle Tennessee Continues to See High Levels of Trafficking Activity
Jun 20, 2026 at 08:41 pm by WGNS
MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says its work to uncover sex trafficking in Middle Tennessee is far from slowing down. This week, a multi‑agenc.... Read More
TSSAA Summer Meeting: Boys Volleyball, RPI Basketball Seeding, and Recruiting Rules on Agenda
Jun 04, 2026 at 04:31 pm by Primetime Sports
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) - The governing body for Tennessee high school sports is preparing for a busy summer session that could directly impact athletes and coaches across Ru.... Read More
Riverdale High Names Alumnus Wayne Kendrick Head Baseball Coach
Jun 01, 2026 at 12:16 pm by Primetime Sports
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Riverdale High School baseball alumnus is stepping up to lead the Warriors. School officials announced Wayne Kendrick as the new head baseball c.... Read More
Soccer to host World Cup Final Watch Party at The Boulevard
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee Soccer program is set to host a World Cup Final Watch Party to celebrate the closing of the FIFA World Cup on July 19. The event will be hosted at The Boulev...
10 Blue Raiders recognized by Phil Steele
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2026 Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference USA teams were announced recently, and the Blue Raiders had 10 different players honored. MTSU had one first team representative, fo...
