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Senator Shane Reeves Recognized for Work Supporting Tennesseans with Chronic Illnesses

Jul 23, 2026 at 03:39 pm

TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) has been named a 2026 Legislative Champion by the Chronic Disease Coalition in recognition of his commi.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rises in June but Remains Below Year-Ago Level

Jul 23, 2026 at 03:03 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased in June, following a broader statewide pattern of higher month-to-month joble.... Read More

Eminent Domain Now on the Table for new Jail Site as Price Dispute Heats Up

Jul 23, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s long‑running jail saga has entered a new chapter, and this one comes with urgency, frustration, and a looming deadline from.... Read More

The Leap from Screen to Street: How Physical AI is Reshaping Middle Tennessee

Jul 22, 2026 at 07:28 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Imagine stepping onto the historic downtown Murfreesboro square and crossing paths not just with your neighbors, but with intelligent, autono.... Read More

Church Theft Investigation, Town Creek Revival and AI Political Ads | Jul. 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives seek help identifying suspects accused of stealing approximately.... Read More

Pump Prices Rise Again, With Diesel Nearing $5 Per Gallon

Jul 22, 2026 at 01:18 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Gas prices across the Volunteer State are continuing their upward climb, apparently determined to see just how much motorists are willin.... Read More

Final Splash Out of Summer Set for Thursday at Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 22, 2026 at 12:30 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Families will have one final chance to cool off with local firefighters during Murfreesboro’s last Splash Out event of the summer on Thursday,.... Read More

Tennessee Strengthens Penalties for Tampering With Drinks, Food or Medication

Jul 22, 2026 at 12:21 am

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Tennessee has a new law making it a Class D felony to intentionally tamper with someone’s drink, food or medication to cause involuntary intoxicatio.... Read More

Smyrna Police Looking for Shopper Whose Wallet Allegedly Forgot to Clock In

Jul 21, 2026 at 11:35 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Earlier this month, on July 5, a man reportedly walked into the Lowe’s store in Smyrna to do a little bargain browsing and allegedly left with.... Read More

Study Shows Some Heart Patients Are Not Getting Treatment Quickly Enough

Jul 21, 2026 at 07:37 pm

HEALTH NEWS: A new national health registry is working to improve care for people with aortic stenosis, a common and serious condition in which the heart’s aortic valv.... Read More

Murfreesboro Church Theft: Detectives Search for Suspects and Vehicles

Jul 21, 2026 at 03:48 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify suspects involved in a theft at a local church.... Read More

Murder Conviction Upheld, Early Voting Begins, and Police Expand Crime-Fighting Technology | Jul. 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Gregory Chiante Lyons’ murder conviction a.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Collision Blocks All Westbound Lanes of I-840

Jul 20, 2026 at 11:46 pm

WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 840 in Wilson County late Monday night. The incident was near the Rutherford.... Read More

Murfreesboro Seeks Public Input on Federal Housing and Community Funding Plan

Jul 20, 2026 at 07:43 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro residents and community organizations are being invited to review and comment on the city’s proposed plan for using f.... Read More

Life-Plus-12-Year Sentence Upheld in Rutherford County Murder Case Over $50 Debt

Jul 20, 2026 at 07:27 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – A man convicted of murdering a 32-year-old MTSU worker over a $50 debt has lost his appeal before the Tennessee Court of C.... Read More

Tennessee Appeals Court Rejects Google Maps and AI Evidence in Rutherford County Drug Case

Jul 20, 2026 at 06:33 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a Rutherford County judge’s decision to dismiss an inmate’s attem.... Read More

High-Tech Policing: How Murfreesboro Investigators Use Digital Webs to Catch Criminals

Jul 20, 2026 at 05:02 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn, (WGNS Radio) - The landscape of modern law enforcement continues to shift rapidly, and local authorities are increasingly relying on a sophisticated web of.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Industrial Growth Reflects Tennessee’s Strong Warehouse Safety Record

Jul 20, 2026 at 03:09 pm

Summery: Tennessee ranks as the nation’s third-safest state for warehouse workers, recording 2.40 injuries per 100 employees between 2020 and 2024—half the nationa.... Read More

Rutherford Arrests, Record Sports Betting, Hospital Expansion & Buc-ee’s Progress | July 20, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two women wanted in Rutherford County are arrested following a Mount Juliet traffic stop connecte.... Read More

Olive Branch Benefit Concert with Marable Twins Turns into a Moment of Crisis!

Jul 19, 2026 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve lived in Rutherford County for any length of time, you already know the Marable Twins. Their music, their ministry, and their unmista.... Read More

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