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Kansas Runs Wild in 55–0 Rout over MTSU

Oct 03, 2026 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

LAWRENCE, KA (WGNS) - You heard it on WGNS — every snap, every stumble, every hard lesson. Saturday in Lawrence was one of those nights Middle Tennessee State will want.... Read More

Mental Health Crisis in La Vergne Ends with Man in Protective Custody

Oct 03, 2026 at 03:34 pm

UPDATE 8:03PM: A tense situation unfolded Saturday (10/3/2026) afternoon after Smyrna Police first encountered a man unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle. What began.... Read More

Amy Jackson Recognized for Excellence in Gifted Education

Oct 03, 2026 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro City Schools has a reason to cheer this week, and so do the families at Discovery School and Erma Siegel Elementary. Amy Jackson,.... Read More

Master Gardeners, Sewing Classes, 4‑H Achievements, and a Busy Fall Farmers Market: Lane Agri‑Park Buzzes with Activities

Oct 03, 2026 at 07:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service at the Lane Agri‑Park is truly the happening place this time of year. If you’ve heard the.... Read More

Murfreesboro Home Expo Packs the Weekend with Ideas and Inspiration

Oct 03, 2026 at 07:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro is buzzing this weekend as the Murfreesboro Home Expo takes over the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, bringing together homeowners, DIY fans,.... Read More

Rutherford Library Lawsuit, Propane Explosion, Prison AI & ACA Refund Checks | Oct. 2, 2026

Oct 02, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luanne James files a federal lawsuit after bei.... Read More

Special Olympics Tennessee Seeks Volunteers for Fall Games in Smyrna and Murfreesboro

Oct 01, 2026 at 10:17 am

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Special Olympics Tennessee is looking for volunteers ready to become part of its “game day crew” when hundreds of athletes and Uni.... Read More

Former Tennessee Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Ryan King Joining MTE

Oct 01, 2026 at 09:22 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has named Ryan King as its new Chief External Relations Officer, putting the former Tennessee Department.... Read More

MTSU Theatre Opens Fall Season with Bluegrass Musical 'Jack's Tale'

Sep 30, 2026 at 08:09 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance students open their fall semester schedule this week with "Jack’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Siren Upgrades Included in $10.6M Statewide Emergency Alert Grant

Sep 30, 2026 at 08:04 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal emergency officials are sending $10,613,308 to Tennessee to upgrade life-saving warning systems across Rutherford County and the entire state.... Read More

Rutherford County Corrections Leader Earns Regional Award

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William C. Cope, CJM, has earned the Southern Regional Corrections Professionals Dedicat.... Read More

MTSU Board of Trustees Advances Search for Next University President

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:57 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University trustees confirmed Monday (September 28th) that the search for the university’s next president remains on.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shoplifting Investigation, Sir Pizza Lawsuit & Siegel Coach Honored | Sept. 30, 2026

Sep 30, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for questi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Approves Flexible Access Road Transfer for New Vision Church

Sep 29, 2026 at 07:54 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council approved a mandatory referral request to turn over ownership of an unnamed access road right-of-way and public utili.... Read More

Siegel Middle Honors Deployed Football Coach With Pep Rally

Sep 29, 2026 at 06:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Siegel Middle School students and staff gathered Tuesday (September 29th) for a USA-themed pep rally to honor head football coach Martaveon Docker.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Captain Graduates From FBI National Academy

Sep 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) School Safety Division Captain Don Fanning has graduated from the 299th session of the Federal Bureau of Inve.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Public Help to Identify Boot Barn Shoplifting Person of Interest

Sep 29, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are asking for help from the community to identify a person of interest following a shoplifting in.... Read More

99 Pounds of Meth Seized, Smoker Tampering & MTSU Cyber Range | Sept. 29, 2026

Sep 29, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Warren County authorities seize 99 pounds of methamphetamine in a major narcotics investi.... Read More

La Vergne Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Hazardous Materials Facility

Sep 28, 2026 at 08:04 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Fire Rescue Department (LVFRD) firefighters extinguished a blaze Monday evening at Palm Commodities, a hazardous materials facility located.... Read More

100 Years of Healing: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Centennial Amid Record Growth

Sep 28, 2026 at 05:52 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is celebrating a landmark 100th anniversary, honoring a legacy of compassionate healthcare in Rutherford.... Read More
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