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Blackman Schools Lockdown, Veterans Parkway Shooting & Severe Weather | Nov. 11, 2026

Nov 11, 2026 at 04:45 am

In Today’s Episode: Blackman Schools Lockdown (0:14): Blackman High, Middle, and Elementary schools were placed on precautionary lockdown Tuesday after a swatting.... Read More

Murfreesboro Republican Dawn White Takes Helm as Tennessee Senate Majority Leader

Nov 11, 2026 at 01:17 am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - State Senator Dawn White of Murfreesboro takes over as Tennessee Senate Majority Leader following an uncontested vote during a closed-door Republican.... Read More

Strong Storms Possible Wednesday Ahead of First Fall Freeze

Nov 10, 2026 at 06:01 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Fast-moving severe storms will sweep across Rutherford County Wednesday evening before an arctic blast plunges Middle Tennessee into its first har.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Honor Veterans Wednesday with Downtown Ceremony as MTSU and Other Colleges Earn Recognition for Supporting Those Who Served

Nov 10, 2026 at 03:56 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Area colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning are recognizing U.S. military veterans this Veterans Day, w.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Clear Blackman Schools After Swatting Call Forces Precautionary Lockdown

Nov 10, 2026 at 12:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies cleared all three Blackman school campuses Tu.... Read More

Rutherford County Red Cross Urgently Needs Blood Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Nov 10, 2026 at 10:28 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - As the busy holiday season approaches, the American Red Cross is calling on Rutherford County residents to make time for a simple act that.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Named Top Hospital in Tennessee for Orthopedic Surgery

Nov 10, 2026 at 09:59 am

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center ranks as the number one hospital in Tennessee for orthopedic surgery for 2027, according to an evaluation released by.... Read More

Man Injured In Monday Night Gunfire--Veterans Parkway Was Closed!

Nov 09, 2026 at 10:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured late Monday night near the 4500 block of Veterans Parkway, just beyond.... Read More

Motorcycle Collides with SUV on Shelbyville Pike Near MMC South in Murfreesboro

Nov 09, 2026 at 07:10 pm

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) continues to investigate the fatal crash that claimed the l.... Read More

Semi Loaded with Drywall Overturns on Butler Drive; Road Closed for Hours

Nov 09, 2026 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Shortly after 8:00 o'clock Wednesday (11/4/2026) evening, an 18-wheeler overturned and temporarily shut down the 600-block of Butler Drive while.... Read More

RCS Smart Glasses Ban, Smyrna Police Investigation & Holiday Shopping Scams | Nov. 9, 2026

Nov 09, 2026 at 04:45 am

In Today’s Episode: 0:14 — Rutherford County bans smart glasses during school testing. The school board cited cheating concerns. Questions remain about when t.... Read More

Cookin’ to Build Draws Big Crowd as Habitat Prepares for Major Expansion

Nov 07, 2026 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - It was the perfect recipe for community spirit in downtown Murfreesboro on Saturday as Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity hosted its 19th An.... Read More

MTSU Celebrates 51 - 42 Homecoming Victory over WKU, first in 7-years!

Nov 07, 2026 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - With thousands of Blue Raider fans packing Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium, MTSU delivered one of the most memorable victories in recent program.... Read More

Fall Colors Explode Across Murfreesboro's Historic District

Nov 07, 2026 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold are exploding across Murfreesboro's historic district as autumn reaches its peak in Rutherford County..... Read More

More Than Half-Million Tennesseans Paid $2.4 Billion in Self-Employment Taxes

Nov 07, 2026 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

  TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Tennessee's entrepreneurs, freelancers, independent contractors, and small business owners are paying some of the highest self-employment taxes in.... Read More

Katie Turner Repeats as Read to Succeeds Champion and is "Queen Bee"!

Nov 07, 2026 at 08:07 am by WGNS News

  MUJRFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A night of spelling, laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit unfolded Friday (11/6/2026) evening at The Fountains at Gateway.... Read More

Deadly Early Saturday Morning Crash Closed Eastbound I-24 (THP and citizen pulled person from burning vehicle)

Nov 07, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – A deadly two-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 brought eastbound traffic to a standstill for several hours early Saturday morning near the Medical.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Upsets, Blackburn’s Plans, $10M Road Safety Grant & Freeze Warning | Nov. 6, 2026

Nov 06, 2026 at 04:30 am

Friday, November 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Sees Major Election Upsets (0:14): Democrat Victoria Broderick narrowly de.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Announces 2027 Bid for Tennessee Comptroller

Nov 05, 2026 at 09:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Longtime Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell wants to take his local government experience to Capitol Hill. Mitchell launched an acti.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Donna Barrett Joins Blackburn Transition Team

Nov 05, 2026 at 08:04 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Former Murfreesboro state representative Donna Barrett will help guide Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn's incoming administration as a member of the n.... Read More
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