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Blue Raiders Gear Up for 53rd Groundhog Day Luncheon 11:30AM this Monday!

Jan 30, 2026 at 08:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee baseball is warming up winter once again with the 53rd Annual Groundhog Day Luncheon, set for Monday, Feb. 2, at 11:30 a.m..... Read More

START STRONG and PLUNGE Brings New Energy to an Old Favorite

Jan 30, 2026 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is giving a familiar winter tradition a fresh twist this Saturday (1/31/2026) morning at SportsCom. What would ha.... Read More
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Pickup Erupts in Flames Thursday Night on NW Broad During Rush Hour

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:31 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A dramatic scene unfolded on NW Broad Street just after sunset Thursday (1/29/2026) night when a Ford F-150 super-cab pickup truck became full.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Expansion Debate, Winter Storm Recovery, and Community Events | Jan. 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders face mounting pressure to address overcrowding at.... Read More

Friday Snow Patrol | Your Central Source for Winter Closings, Delays, and Service Disruptions

Jan 29, 2026 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

SCHOOLS Rutherford County Schools - CLOSED Friday due to the icy conditions, in particular at all campuses.   Murfreesboro City School -OPENING 2-h.... Read More

Sweetheart & Swing with the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra for the Valentine’s Night of Jazz

Jan 29, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) is about to celebrate a major milestone and will soon mark their 45th anniversary of bringing professi.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces February 2026 Teacher Job Fair (Additional Positions Also Available)

Jan 29, 2026 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) has announced updated details for its 2026 Teacher Job Fair, inviting educators to explore career opportunities in.... Read More

Federal Grant Positions MTSU at the Forefront of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Jan 29, 2026 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will play a major role in the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration thanks to a new grant from the.... Read More

Arts Center of Cannon County Brings Junie B. Jones Back to the Stage

Jan 28, 2026 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

WOODBURY, Tenn. — The Arts Center of Cannon County is bringing a beloved children’s character back to the stage with its upcoming production of Junie B.’.... Read More

Scammers Spoof Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Number in Threatening Phone Call

Jan 28, 2026 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam after a retired federal agent reported receiving a threateni.... Read More

Rutherford County in Need of a New Adult Detention Center as Inmate Population grows

Jan 28, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center has undergone significant changes over the years, evolving alongside a county that continues to.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Remain Closed Through Friday Due to Lingering Ice

Jan 28, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools will remain closed through Friday, January 30, as icy conditions continue to plague campuses and surrounding neighbo.... Read More

Hundreds Displaced After Sprinkler Failure Forces Evacuation of Murfreesboro Extended Stay Hotel

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The local community is rallying to support nearly 200 people today after a structural emergency at a Murfreesboro extended-stay hotel left fa.... Read More
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Seminary Road Closed in Smyrna Due to House Fire and Downed Power Lines

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A residential fire and downed live power lines forced an emergency closure of Seminary Road near W. Sagefield Drive on Wednesday afternoon (1-28-20.... Read More

START STRONG AND PLUNGE: Murfreesboro Parks & Rec Adds a Frosty Twist to a Winter Favorite

Jan 28, 2026 at 01:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation is leaning all the way into this Arctic blast, rolling out a refreshed version of the Polar Bear Plunge at Spo.... Read More

Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest, Sex Offender Registration Violation of Man Who Was More Than 2,000-Miles Away from Previous Address

Jan 28, 2026 at 07:10 am by WGNS News

  WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. — 30-Minutes away from Murfreesboro, deputies with the Warren County Sheriff's Office pulled over a subject during a traffic stop that was c.... Read More

Library Book Battle, Winter Storm Fallout, and Regional Health Alerts | Jan. 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Controversy intensifies around the Rutherford County Library System as a.... Read More

MTE Crews Work Around the Clock as Power Restored to Thousands After Winter Storm

Jan 27, 2026 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Linemen with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) have been working around the clock since Saturday to restore power following wide.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department welcomes first full-time EMS Instructor

Jan 27, 2026 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (WGNS) -The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) announces the addition of Captain John Rutledge as the department’s newest member and first.... Read More

WILL HE OR WON’T HE? Rutherford Ralph Holds the County in Suspense!

Jan 27, 2026 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

SEE THE UPDATED RESULTS HERE Previous Article: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - “Will he or won’t he?” That’s really all anyone in Middle Tennessee want.... Read More