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Missing 26-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man Found Deceased in Smith County on Sunday

Oct 25, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

GORDONSVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The search for Logan Myers, a Murfreesboro man who had been reported missing by his parents on October 15, 2026, ended in tragedy on Sunday when he w.... Read More

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Jan 25, 2012 at 09:29 am by Bryan Barrett

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La Vergne Police Arrest Man on Felony Threat Charge Against Gov. Lee, a Pastor, and Places of Worship

Oct 22, 2026 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

  La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A La Vergne resident is facing a felony charge of threat of mass violence after an investigation uncovered what police described as increasing.... Read More

MTSU Turning Point USA Controversy, Landfill Concerns & Downtown Changes | Oct. 26, 2026

Oct 26, 2026 at 04:30 am

Monday, October 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU Turning Point USA Controversy: A student organization is demanding the disbandment of M.... Read More

TBI Investigation Leads to Arrest of Franklin Man Accused of Bible Distribution Fraud and Forgery

Oct 20, 2026 at 10:32 pm

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old man in connection to theft, fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Post Office Open with Limited Access After Car Hits Building

Oct 26, 2026 at 03:02 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A vehicle struck the U.S. Post Office building at 825 South Church Street at 11:14 a.m. on Monday (October 26th), sending one person to the hospit.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Overcrowding Raises Concerns as Sheriff Eyes New Detention Center by 2031

Oct 21, 2026 at 07:45 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - In 1998, the population of Rutherford County totaled approximately 171,404 residents. Since that time, the number of residents has risen.... Read More

Trump Signs Housing Executive Order Targeting Mortgage Insurance, Refinancing Costs and Manufactured Homes

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:22 am

Summery (WGNS News) - President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Thursday aimed at lowering housing costs, expanding manufactured housing and reducing certain mortg.... Read More

Middle Point Debate Intensifies as Residents Demand More Oversight

Oct 24, 2026 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The battle over the future of Middle Point Landfill continues to intensify as Rutherford County residents, local leaders and state regulators rem.... Read More

Former Contracted School Bus Driver for Rutherford County Schools Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes, Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence

Oct 26, 2026 at 02:04 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Smyrna man who was arrested last year after being accused of sexually abusing children entered into a negotiated plea agreement late l.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Receives More Than $5.5 Million in FEMA Disaster Recovery Funding

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:18 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), which serves Rutherford County and surrounding communities, is among the recipients of mor.... Read More

BBB Warns Rutherford County Residents About Lottery Scam

Oct 24, 2026 at 02:27 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents are being urged to stay alert after the Better Business Bureau reported a scam involving callers who false.... Read More

Billboard Spotlight Keeps Shining on MTSU

Oct 22, 2026 at 08:53 am by WGNS News

ABOVE: MTSU photo by Andrew Oppmann MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is once again earning national recognition by preparing the next generatio.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest, $50K Cold Case Reward & MTSU's Faster Degree | Oct. 20, 2026

Oct 20, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup A road rage incident leads to a felony arrest in La Vergne, investigators offer a $50,000 reward in a Rutherford County co.... Read More

Halloween Fun Takes Over Rutherford County with Pumpkin Painting, Trick-or-Treating and Spooky Celebrations

Oct 20, 2026 at 01:47 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - The Rutherford County Library System is embracing the spooky season with a full lineup of Halloween festivities across its branches. Events.... Read More
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Oakland Middle Chargers Capture Fourth Straight Rutherford County Football Title

Oct 21, 2026 at 07:45 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oakland Middle School claimed its fourth straight Rutherford County Middle School football championship Tuesday (October 20th) night, defeating th.... Read More

Dr. Harris--Former MTSU Faculty Nursing Leader and Alumni--Named CEO of Tennessee Nurses Association

Oct 21, 2026 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - A former Middle Tennessee State University nursing alumni and faculty member is taking on a new leadership role in healthcare across the state. Dr..... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Falls to 2.7%, with Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne Reporting Improvements

Oct 23, 2026 at 09:45 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Rutherford County continues to rank among Tennessee's counties with the lowest unemployment rates, according to September 2026 fig.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Battle, Early Voting Surge & I-24 Choice Lanes Lawsuit | Oct. 19, 2026

Oct 19, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup Rutherford County faces major decisions involving public safety, elections, and transportation. From a federal drug traffic.... Read More

Local Author Brings Whimsical Children’s Book to Linebaugh Library on Nov. 7

Oct 22, 2026 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Young readers and their families will have a chance to meet an acclaimed illustrator next month when local author and artist Valerie Hamill.... Read More
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