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Monday: John Floyd

Jan 26, 2026 at 07:08 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, January 26th, 2026John Floyd is today’s SRM Concrete Good Neighbor of the Day for donating over $5 million to local children&rs.... 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

"One of the Most Significant Events in 90 Years": MTE President Warns of Multi-Day Outages After Historic Ice Storm

Jan 25, 2026 at 08:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - As Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic "Ice Storm of 2026," Middle Tennessee Electric.... Read More

911 Service Issues for AT&T and T-Mobile Users in Murfreesboro: What to Know

Jan 25, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local emergency officials are alerting the public to a service disruption affecting two major wireless carriers that may impact emergency com.... Read More

I-24 Westbound at S. Church St. Shut Down: Icy Roads and Jackknifed Trucks

Jan 25, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - 5:45pm Report - Icy roads have brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 24 toward Nashville this afternoon. Officials have completely shut do.... Read More

Two Rescued from Rushing Floodwaters on East County Farm Road

Jan 25, 2026 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A harrowing scene ended in a narrow escape Sunday afternoon after a vehicle was swept into rushing floodwaters on East County Farm Road. At.... Read More

Murfreesboro Closes Most City Facilities Monday as Winter Weather Deepens

Jan 25, 2026 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro is gearing up for another bitterly cold day, and city leaders are taking no chances. Most City facilities — including City.... Read More

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Ice Storm Worsens Locally, MTE Warns of Rising Power Interruptions

Jan 25, 2026 at 01:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Rutherford County is now in a more dangerous phase of this arctic blast. What started as bitter cold has now shifted into a steady g.... Read More

‘Incredibly Dangerous’: Sen. Blackburn Warns of Treacherous Roads, Ongoing Cold

Jan 25, 2026 at 01:06 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS News) - As the arctic blast tightens its hold on Tennessee, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is urging residents to take the dangerous conditions seriously.... Read More

MTSU Shifts to Remote Operations Monday and Tuesday as Deep Freeze Sets In

Jan 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University is joining the long list of institutions adjusting to the brutal winter weather gripping Rutherford County..... Read More

Ice Storm Conditions – Power Outages & Safety Reminders

Jan 25, 2026 at 08:13 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn (WGNS News) – Due to ongoing ice storm conditions across the service area, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is closely monitoring the system and respon.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Shares Emergency Guidance Amid Winter Storm

Jan 24, 2026 at 05:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) = Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is urging residents to stay alert and prepared as snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures.... Read More

2024 Traffic Stop Plays Key Role in Major Fentanyl Bust in Bedford County, 22 Arrested

Jan 24, 2026 at 04:44 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Evidence seized during a 2024 traffic stop conducted by Bedford County Sheriff’s Deputy Tylar Prosser and his K-9 partner, Ranger, has beco.... Read More

Tragedy Strikes Fire Captain as Chapel Hill Home Burns While He Serves Others in Rutherford County

Jan 24, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

CHAPEL HILL, TN - Normally, Captain Tyler Benefield is the one responding when disaster strikes... Serving as a captain at Plainview Fire Station #55, one of the newest statio.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Close Mon. & Tuel / ESP Closed Monday (Tue. ESP Announced Later)

Jan 24, 2026 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro City Schools will be closed this Monday and Tuesday (Jan. 26-27, 2026). The City's Extended School Program will be closed on M.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Close Monday and Tuesday as Winter Weather Intensifies

Jan 24, 2026 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS Radio) - All Rutherford County Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26–27, for both students and employees. The school syst.... Read More