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Rutherford Library Lawsuit, Propane Explosion, Prison AI & ACA Refund Checks | Oct. 2, 2026

Oct 02, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luanne James files a federal lawsuit after bei.... Read More

Rutherford County Infrastructure, Death Penalty Debates, & Local Road Projects

Oct 01, 2026 at 11:14 am

Tennessee state politics and local infrastructure clash as lawmakers grapple with complex system failures and rising local costs. State Representative Mike Sparks and Highwa.... Read More

Tennessee Golf Foundation President Whit Turnbow on Youth Golf, City Golf, & Hall of Fame

Sep 30, 2026 at 10:24 am

Tennessee Golf Foundation President Whit Turnbow joins the WGNS Roundtable to break down how grassroots programs, indoor innovations, and community initiatives are transform.... Read More

PODCAST - Navigating the Growth Explosion: Newly Elected Mayor Randy Allen on the Future of Rutherford County

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:39 am

PODCAST (Click Play Above) - On this interview, host Scott Walker welcomes the newly elected Rutherford County Mayor, Randy Allen, for an in-depth conversation about steppin.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shoplifting Investigation, Sir Pizza Lawsuit & Siegel Coach Honored | Sept. 30, 2026

Sep 30, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for questi.... Read More

Rutherford County Libraries Receive $19,000 Tech Grant from Tennessee Secretary of State

Sep 28, 2026 at 04:55 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents will soon see upgraded technology at local library branches following a $19,000 grant announcement. Secretary of State Tr.... Read More

County Commissioners Tour Overcrowded Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Sep 28, 2026 at 04:51 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Members of the Rutherford County Commission's Property Management Committee toured the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on Thursday (Septe.... Read More

Library Director Sues After Book Relocation Dispute; TBI Investigates Murfreesboro Daycare | Sept. 25, 2026

Sep 25, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, September 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luann James files a federal lawsuit followi.... Read More

Rutherford County Reporting, Local Media & Community Growth with News Channel 5’s Aaron Cantrell

Sep 23, 2026 at 10:41 am

Navigating a fast-paced career in television journalism requires adaptable communication, deep community roots, and the grit to cover breaking news under high-pressure condi.... Read More

Trainer Arrest, Immigration Lawsuit and School Phone Rules | Sept. 23, 2026

Sep 23, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro police arrest a personal trainer on four public indecency charges following.... Read More

TSSAA and TBR Partner to Offer College Pathways for Athletes

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:34 pm by Primetime Sports

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and TBR – The College System of Tennessee announced the official renewal of their s.... Read More

MTSU expands Level Up Arena, partners with XP League for esports growth

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its expanded Esports Level Up Arena on Tuesday (September 22nd). University lea.... Read More

Teen Arrested in Counterfeit Cash Robbery, MTSU Campus Arrest & MPD Expands Drone Software | Sept. 22, 2026

Sep 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro and Smyrna police arrest a 17-year-old accused of using counterfeit cash durin.... Read More

Suzanne Wakefield Sworn In as Assistant Chief Deputy of Accounting in Rutherford County

Sep 21, 2026 at 10:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen has officially sworn in Suzanne Wakefield as the new Assistant Chief Deputy of Accounting for the Rutherford C.... Read More

RCSO STOP Unit Seizes Six Illegal Firearms in Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2026 at 10:26 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies assigned to the Strategies and Tactics for Opioid Prevention (STOP) Unit seized six illeg.... Read More

Serious Car and Pickup Truck Crash Closes Eastbound Compton Road in Murfreesboro

Sep 15, 2026 at 12:24 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A serious two-vehicle collision closed Eastbound Compton Road at Madison Avenue on Monday (September 14th). Crash scene investigators determined.... Read More

Kitchen Wall Fire Contained at Murfreesboro Embassy Suites

Sep 15, 2026 at 09:39 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews extinguished a fire hidden inside a kitchen wall at the Embassy Suites on Conference Center Boule.... Read More

Officer-Involved Shootings Rise, Diesel Prices Surge & SNAP Costs Loom | Sept. 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee has already recorded more officer-involved shootings in 2026 than in all o.... Read More

Human Trafficking Sting, Murfreesboro Standoff & TBI Shooting Probe | Sept. 14, 2026

Sep 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, September 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 37-year-old Murfreesboro man dies from self-inflicted gunshot wounds following a nearly fi.... Read More

I-840 Growth Plans, Wendy’s Investigation & I-24 Choice Lanes Scrutiny | Sep. 11, 2026

Sep 11, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, September 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland discusses major infrastructure and economic development p.... Read More