📋 Show Notes – Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
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High school football kicks off its 79th season on WGNS and Big GTV, with Brian Barrett, John Dinkins, and the full broadcast team returning for comprehensive game coverage.
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Expanded digital streaming brings local football to fans worldwide, while Friday Night Thunder and the long-running Coaches’ Corner add even more in-depth analysis.
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Rutherford County braces for extreme heat with a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service; Reverend Dwight Ogleton’s Cool Aid Program seeks urgent donations of fans and AC units.
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WGNS Radio earns multiple honors at the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Awards, including Best Local News Coverage and Best Local Sports Coverage.
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Smyrna prepares for a new $15 million regional forensic center that will speed investigations and improve local public safety—funded entirely through county reserves.
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City Auto Mitsubishi donates two new vehicles to Rutherford County Schools’ Driver Education Program, helping boost teen driver safety and training opportunities.
🔗 Listen & Learn More:
Website: wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherford-roundup/id1783867186
YouTube Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh_IeDgqs1yS14XpZXCXte1IDUWK49Qdw
