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From Presidents to Astronauts, Eagle Scouts Shape the Nation — Now 22 Local Scouts Step Up

Feb 06, 2026 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Across the country — and even beyond Earth’s atmosphere — the rank of Eagle Scout has quietly shaped some of America’s most r.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Hosted Statewide Honors at Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention

Feb 05, 2026 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Tennessee’s agricultural fairs across the state were recognized for excellence during the Fairs’ Merit Awards at the 104th Tennessee Associ.... Read More

Friday the 13th Sobriety Checkpoint Planned in Rutherford County - Just Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Feb 05, 2026 at 07:44 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - A sobriety checkpoint has been scheduled in Rutherford County just one day before Valentine’s Day, with multiple law enforcement agencies.... Read More

Riverdale Legends Aydelott and Maynord Cement Legacy with 2026 Tennessee Football Coaches Hall of Fame Honors

Feb 05, 2026 at 05:16 pm by Primetime Sports

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Football Coaches Association (TnFCA) has officially named its 2026 Hall of Fame Class, and the list serves as a "who’s who" of coa.... Read More

Rutherford County Announces $4.5M Opioid Abatement Grant Opportunities; Applications Now Open

Feb 05, 2026 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - As Rutherford County grapples with a sharp rise in opioid-related tragedies, local officials are putting millions of dollars into action.... Read More

Steam Pipe Issue Triggers Evacuation at Walter Hill Elementary

Feb 05, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Students at Walter Hill Elementary School experienced a brief disruption this (Thursday) afternoon following reports of smoke in the building.... Read More
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The Rutherford Society Gala Honors 2026 Philanthropic Award Recipients

Feb 05, 2026 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will celebrate philanthropic excellence at its 19th annual Rutherford Society Ga.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School's African American Cultural Celebration

Feb 05, 2026 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Bradley Academy, in partnership with Patterson Park, will host its annual African American Cultural Celebration later this month, bringing together s.... Read More

IRS Encourages Individual Online Account for Security and Convenience

Feb 05, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely onlin.... Read More

Financing Clears Way for $56M Womack Commons at MTSU

Feb 05, 2026 at 08:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A major student‑housing project at Middle Tennessee State University is officially moving from planning to construction. The Annex Group and MTSU a.... Read More

Traffic Alert: Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Major Section of N. Thompson Lane

Feb 04, 2026 at 08:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local commuters should prepare for significant delays this afternoon following a three-vehicle collision on N. Thompson Lane. The Murfreesboro Po.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Opens Structural Heart and Valve Center, Expanding Advanced Cardiac Care Close to Home

Feb 04, 2026 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated the opening of its new Structural Heart and Valve Center Wednesday (2/4/2026), marking a major expansion.... Read More

UPDATE: Armed Suspect Killed, Another Man Dead Following Late-Night Marina Incident

Feb 04, 2026 at 05:23 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - Names Released: Mt. Juliet, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that the victim transported to the hospital after the January 31, 2026, incide.... Read More

Nashville Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges Following Multi-Agency Investigation in Putnam County

Feb 04, 2026 at 05:16 pm by WGNS News

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. — A months-long joint drug investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of a Nashville man on felony drug charges.... Read More

TBI Charges Lebanon Home Health Care Owner Following Multi-Year TennCare Investigation

Feb 04, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS News

LEBANON, Tenn. — If healthcare workers in the medical industry needed yet another reason not to defraud taxpayers, here's one more to add to the list. This reminder come.... Read More

Warrants Issued for Dumonta Lamont Burns After Sulphur Springs Inciden

Feb 04, 2026 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police are asking for the community’s help in locating 24‑year‑old Dumonta Lamont Burns, who investigators say is wanted in conn.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks #2 for Pedestrian Hit‑and‑Runs — And It Shows at Home

Feb 04, 2026 at 10:37 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If it feels like Murfreesboro has way too many pedestrian‑involved crashes, there's more to that than you might imagine. A recent analysi.... 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

From Incarceration to Inspiration: Re-Entry Program Graduation Held at Adult Detention Center

Feb 03, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Seven inmates at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center marked a major milestone in their rehabilitation journeys by graduating from the coun.... Read More