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MTSU President Sidney McPhee to Step Down, Library Book Move Sparks Debate & Tennessee Crash Data Alarms | Mar. 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee announces he will step down.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee Announces Retirement After 25 Years

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

Key Points Tenure Conclusion: Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will step down as the 10th president of MTSU in December 2026 after leading the university for more than 25 yea.... Read More

Rutherford County Homicide Investigation, Gas Prices Jump, Opioid Deaths Drop, and New Scam Warnings | Mar. 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Metro Nashville Police investigate the death of 26-year-old Kiara Timmons, whose last known add.... Read More

Smyrna Officer-Involved Shooting, School Bus Purchase, and Tennessee Living Wage Data | Mar. 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: An independent TBI investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an.... Read More

THC Retail Crackdown, Tennessee Governor’s Race, and Murfreesboro Road Projects | Mar. 13, 2026

Mar 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, March 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro leaders outline major development plans, including a proposed Lowe’s Home Imp.... Read More

Rutherford Indictments, I-24 Crash Injures Two, and Grocery Tax Debate Heats Up | Mar. 10, 2026

Mar 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Rutherford County grand jury indicts Murfreesboro resident Justin Holder on multiple charges.... Read More

High-Speed Collision Destroys Patrol Vehicle and Damages Fire Engine on I-24

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A late-night emergency scene turned hazardous early Monday morning when a speeding vehicle slammed into parked first responder units on Inter.... Read More

County Commission Chair Challenges Mayor Over Appointment Process and Legal Consistency

Mar 06, 2026 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An escalating legal dispute over the appointment of county officials has prompted Rutherford County Commission Chairman Jeff Phillips to formally.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Proposes "Perjury Charges" for Dishonest Tennessee Department Heads

Feb 17, 2026 at 12:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - In the State of Tennessee, the process of lawmaking is a high-stakes environment where various state departments—ranging from the Departme.... Read More

Water, Air Safety and More: Why the City is Fighting the 70 to 80-Foot Landfill Height Increase

Feb 16, 2026 at 02:00 am by WGNS News

MORE DETAILS: MURFREESBORO, TN — A significant legal hurdle has been placed in the path of landfill operators seeking to grow the state's largest waste site. On.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Praises Court Order Halting Middle Point Expansion

Feb 11, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is applauding a significant legal victory following a Davidson County Chancery Court ruling that stops the.... Read More

Homeless Relocation Bill, Armed Guard Law Questions, and Disaster Aid for Rutherford County | Feb. 9, 2026

Feb 09, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, February 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: State Representative Tim Rudd introduces House Bill 1671, co-sponsored by S.... Read More

Bussing Homeless from Music City to Murfreesboro: State Rep Sounds Alarm on Transfers

Feb 09, 2026 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — State Representative Tim Rudd, who represents Rutherford County, is proposing new legislation aimed at addressing what he describes as a no.... Read More

Fire Safety Warnings, Marina Blaze, Drug Settlement, and Local Alerts | Feb. 4, 2026

Feb 04, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna firefighters quickly contained a residential structure fire on Po.... Read More

Library System Controversy, School Safety Alert, Storm Recovery & Gas Price Relief | Feb. 3, 2025

Feb 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions escalate within the Rutherford County Library System as Director.... Read More

Rutherford County Talent on the Global Stage as MTSU Students Experience Grammy Week in LA

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:05 pm by WGNS News

LOS ANGELES — A group of Middle Tennessee State University students found themselves in the global spotlight this week, stepping onto the red carpet in Los Angeles as pa.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Expansion Debate, Winter Storm Recovery, and Community Events | Jan. 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders face mounting pressure to address overcrowding at.... Read More

Library Book Battle, Winter Storm Fallout, and Regional Health Alerts | Jan. 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Controversy intensifies around the Rutherford County Library System as a.... Read More

Winter Storm Closures, Bitter Cold, and Local Indictment | Jan. 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools announce closures.... Read More

Winter Storm Chaos: I-24 Shutdowns, Flood Rescues, Power Outages & Community Tragedy | Jan. 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dangerous winter weather creates major traffic disruptions in Rutherford Co.... Read More