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After a Year Away, Mitchell Mote Returns Part-Time to the Agricultural Extension Service

Apr 21, 2026 at 06:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A familiar face—and voice—is back at the Lane Agri‑Park. Mitchell Mote, the longtime source of lawn and garden wisdom for WGNS listeners.... Read More

Rapidly Rising Number of Predators Making Deepfakes of Children Using AI

Apr 21, 2026 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN to CAMILLUS, NY - In an era where artificial intelligence can generate hyper-realistic imagery from just a few keystrokes, a disturbing national trend has rapi.... Read More

Spring Blooms and Specialty Brews Await at Oaklands Park This Sunday at 6th Annual Ar "beer" Etum

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:43 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you love the beauty of Tennessee in full spring bloom, this Sunday (4/26/2026) afternoon may be your perfect outing. Oaklands Mansion is hosti.... Read More

Blue Raider Athletic Association Launches Major Membership Drive

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:38 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Blue Raider Athletic Association is currently in the middle of a high-energy membership drive designed to bring the community closer to MTSU s.... Read More

Discovery Center Names New Marketing and Development Vice President

Apr 21, 2026 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is moving forward with a new face in its executive office. Beth Cope is now the Vice President of Marketing.... Read More

Rutherford County Principal Named Finalist for Wilson County Schools Director

Apr 21, 2026 at 03:23 pm by WGNS

LEBANON, Tenn. (WGNS) - A prominent Rutherford County educator is in the running to lead a neighboring school district. The Wilson County Board of Education and its Human Reso.... Read More

Registration Opens for 4‑H Junior Camp at Camp Ridley

Apr 21, 2026 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Registration is officially underway for this year’s 4‑H Junior Camp, set for June 8–12, and Rutherford County families are already lookin.... Read More

Tennessee Marijuana Bill, Gas Prices Ease & Murfreesboro Robbery Arrests | Apr. 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers advance a marijuana policy bill to Governor Bill Lee, aiming to block autom.... Read More

Murfreesboro Non-Profit Hosts Baking Event to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (Listen to Interview)

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO-TN - A local non-profit organization is preparing to host a community event this Thursday evening to support women transitioning out of difficult life circumstanc.... Read More

Woman's Club of Murfreesboro Launched Local America 250 Tribute Monday Night

Apr 20, 2026 at 08:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - On Monday evening (4/20/2026) the Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro celebrated the first of many tributes to America 250. The “Ladies Nig.... Read More

Portland, TN Police Investigate Fatal Dog Attack Involving Infant

Apr 20, 2026 at 08:36 pm by WGNS News

PORTLAND-TN - Authorities in Portland, TN are investigating a tragic incident involving a fatal animal attack that occurred early Monday morning, April 20, 2026. The Portland.... Read More

Wilson County Grand Jury Indicts Former City Workers for Property Theft After TBI Investigation

Apr 20, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, Tenn. - North of Rutherford County in neighboring Wilson County, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has made two arrests. What makes this story stand out,.... Read More

Gas Prices Rise Across State, With Rutherford County Stuck in the Middle

Apr 20, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - If you filled up in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, or LaVergne and felt personally attacked by the gas pump, take comfort in knowing it could be worse. Not.... Read More

Northfield Elementary Student Wins Read to Succeed Spelling Bee

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local sixth grader is the new county spelling champion. Waylon Brooks from Northfield Elementary secured first place at the 22nd Annual Read To.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Crews Stop Monday Morning House Fire

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning on East Nir Shreibman Boulevard. Dispatchers sent crews to the home at.... Read More

La Vergne Firefighters Battle Sunday Apartment Blaze

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne firefighters stopped a balcony fire from spreading through a large apartment complex. Crews arrived at the Madison Square Apartments Sunday.... Read More

Burks Steps Down as MTCS Volleyball Coach After Historic State Title

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School is searching for a new leader for its championship volleyball program. Head coach Nicole Burks announced her res.... Read More

License Plate Readers Lead to Arrests After South Rutherford Boulevard Armed Robbery

Apr 20, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro police leveraged advanced surveillance technology to apprehend two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a local CBD and vape s.... Read More

Lane Agri‑Park Vineyard Helps UT Researchers Understand What Tennessee Wine Drinkers Really Want

Apr 20, 2026 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve ever wandered past the demonstration vineyards at the UT‑TSU Agricultural Extension Service at Lane Agri‑Park on John R. Rice.... Read More

Bus Driver Faces 41 Charges, Plan Rutherford Vote Splits Leaders & Robocall Crackdown Expands | Apr. 20, 2026

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, April 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County school bus driver Troy Hardin remains jailed ahead of a summer court ap.... Read More