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‘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

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Email your SNOW PICTURES to news@wgnsradio.com. Share your "Winter Wonderland"

Jan 24, 2026 at 11:04 am by WGNS News

Share your snow pictures to your Good Neighbor Station (WGNS). Email us your "Winter Wonderland" photos (horizontal photos are preferred). Email as many as you wish to news@wg.... Read More

Coach Insell Joins Elite 500‑Win Club as MTSU Lady Raiders Top Liberty

Jan 24, 2026 at 10:34 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee Women’s Basketball delivered a night to remember Friday at the Murphy Center, not just because of the 63–54 win over Liberty, but because it mar.... Read More

Officer Dustin Nicholson Earns STARS Award After Life‑Saving Bridge Rescue

Jan 24, 2026 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Police Officer Dustin Nicholson received one of the city’s highest employee honors Thursday night (1/22/2026) as Mayor Shan.... Read More

12-9 Vote Sends PlanRutherford Back to Planning Committee to allow 2 Homes/Acre instead of 1 Home/Acre

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS Radio) - Tensions mounted during Thursday (1/22/2026) night’s Rutherford County Commission meeting. The mood was volatile as commissioners pushed.... Read More

Rev. Martha Touchton Named 2026 Excellence in Education Honoree

Jan 23, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS NEWS) - The City Schools Foundation has announced that Rev. Martha Touchton will be honored with the 2026 Excellence in Education Award, a recognition.... Read More

Judge’s Ruling Reportedly Paves the Way for Vanderbilt Rutherford Hospital

Jan 23, 2026 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - After years of legal back‑and‑forth, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has reportedly secured the go‑ahead to build Vanderbilt Rutherford Hos.... Read More

Whistleblower Allegations and Book Removal Votes Put Rutherford County Libraries in Spotlight

Jan 23, 2026 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Allegations of misconduct, whistleblower protections, and looming policy changes have placed the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) under inte.... Read More

Murfreesboro Senator Reeves Helps Steer State’s Energy Future

Jan 23, 2026 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS News) - State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro brought a distinctly local presence to a statewide conversation this week as the Senate Energy, Agr.... Read More

School Threat Arrest, Traffic Crackdowns & Winter Storm Preparations | Jan. 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man is arrested after online threats targeting a Rutherford.... Read More

Fake Deputies and Fake Fundraisers - Scammers Target Rutherford County

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

Here is a clean, accurate news article with a light touch of humor, followed by titles and SEO keywords, as requested. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford Count.... Read More