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Murfreesboro FBI Arrest, Kroger Marketplace Opens & Buc-ee's Preview | Oct. 30, 2026

Oct 30, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, October 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: FBI and Murfreesboro Police Arrest Child Rape Suspect: A 26-year-old Murfreesboro man faces.... Read More

FBI and Murfreesboro Police Arrest Child Rape Suspect Following Multi-State Investigation

Oct 29, 2026 at 03:13 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal agents and Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers took a local man into custody after a joint investigation caught him crossing sta.... Read More

Breaking the Rent Cycle: How Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity Creates Lasting Homeownership

Oct 29, 2026 at 02:53 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - With average starter home prices in Rutherford County climbing between $350,000 and $450,000, achieving the dream of homeownership has.... Read More

Conference USA Football: Kennesaw State Owls 44 - MTSU Blue Raiders 28

Oct 28, 2026 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Kennesaw State took control in the second half and handed Middle Tennessee State a 44-28 Conference USA loss Wednesday night (10/28/2026) a.... Read More

From Sears Catalogs to Amazon Carts: The Surprising Survival of Old-Fashioned Mail-Order Shopping

Oct 28, 2026 at 10:05 pm

Commentary - Long before Amazon and online shopping carts, Americans could order almost anything imaginable from the pages of a Sears catalog or the advertisements tucked in.... Read More

Bomb Threat Prompts Quick Response at Smyrna YMCA

Oct 28, 2026 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Shortly before 4:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, a bomb threat at the YMCA on Motlow College Boulevard in Smyrna was called in on the 911 line. Here's what.... Read More

Buc-ee's Delivers First Brisket Sandwiches to Rutherford County Deputies Ahead of Murfreesboro Opening

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:52 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies received an unexpected delivery this week when Buc-ee's brought its first official "brisket on.... Read More

La Vergne Police File Attempted Murder Charges Following Violent Domestic Call

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:48 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Police Department (LVPD) officers arrested a suspect on multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, fol.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Clear Gateland Drive Home After False Alarm

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers surrounded a Gateland Drive residence and flew a drone inside on Monday (October 26th) after a homeo.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies Assist in Massive Sinaloa Cartel Drug Bust

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:05 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies joined federal and regional task forces to crack down on a major narcotics pipeline, leadi.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosting Roaring 1920s Speakeasy and Masquerade Ball Fundraiser this Friday PM

Oct 28, 2026 at 02:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Oaklands Mansion is inviting the community to trade modern-day attire for flapper dresses, vintage suits and masquerade masks as the historic propert.... Read More

Today is National First Responders Day--THANK YOU!

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Every day, when emergencies strike and lives are turned upside down, there are dedicated professionals who a.... Read More

Sound of Tuesday PM Sirens--N Murfreesboro Fire

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:52 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you were near the central Murfreesboro area on Tuesday night (10/27/2026), chances are good - you heard emergency sirens that seeme.... Read More

Missing Teen Found Safe, Dollar General Lawsuit & I-24 Toll Lanes | Oct. 28, 2026

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Missing Rutherford County Teen Found Safe: A 14-year-old girl reported missing after failing to attend school Tuesday.... Read More

Siegel Baseball Coach Craig Reavis Enters TBCA Hall of Fame

Oct 28, 2026 at 12:00 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Siegel High School head baseball coach Craig Reavis has earned a place in the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Officials from.... Read More

Rutherford County's "Goat House" Draws Complaints as Residents Question Livestock Restrictions Before and After Weekend Fire Erupts

Oct 27, 2026 at 11:39 pm

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – In one Rutherford County subdivision, located approximately two miles from the intersection of South Church Street (Shelby.... Read More

UPDATE | Kymari House Secures Downtown Facility Following Reversal by Landlord

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:58 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Kymari House will remain at its longtime facility at 308 North Spring Street after its landlord agreed to let the nonprofit stay indefinitely, ave.... Read More

Big Bad Breakfast Opens in Historic Murfreesboro Downtown Space

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:10 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big Bad Breakfast began full service Tuesday (October 27th) inside the former City Cafe building at 113 East Main Street in downtown Murfreesboro..... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Break Ground on New Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:01 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Healthcare leaders broke ground Tuesday (October 27th) on a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation hospital designed to give Rutherford County patient.... Read More

FOUND | Missing 14-Year-Old Jordan Smith Has Been Found

Oct 27, 2026 at 10:03 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A 14-year-old girl reported missing earlier today has been found safe, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Authorities had.... Read More
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