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Former School Bus Driver Sentenced to 20 Years, MTSU Legend Dies & Halloween Forecast | Oct. 27, 2026

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former School Bus Driver Sentenced to 20 Years: A former Rutherford County Schools contract.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force Hosts Free Trunk or Treat in Murfreesboro

Oct 26, 2026 at 08:43 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local first responders are teaming up to offer Rutherford County families a safe Halloween celebration paired with vital road safety guidance. Th.... Read More

Rutherford County Wins State Leadership Award for Student Financial Literacy

Oct 26, 2026 at 06:51 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County earned top state honors after the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission presented the community with the 2026 Financial Litera.... Read More

Former MTSU Coach and Football Great Ed Bunio Dies at 85

Oct 26, 2026 at 06:43 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is mourning the loss of legendary defensive coordinator Ed Bunio, who died Sunday night at age 85. Bunio entered.... Read More

Murfreesboro Post Office Open with Limited Access After Car Hits Building

Oct 26, 2026 at 03:02 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A vehicle struck the U.S. Post Office building at 825 South Church Street at 11:14 a.m. on Monday (October 26th), sending one person to the hospit.... Read More

Former Contracted School Bus Driver for Rutherford County Schools Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes, Receives 20-Year Prison Sentence

Oct 26, 2026 at 02:04 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Smyrna man who was arrested last year after being accused of sexually abusing children entered into a negotiated plea agreement late l.... Read More

Endangered Child Alert for 16-Year-Old Kaiya Jackson

Oct 26, 2026 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN ( WGNS) - An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a missing Murfreesboro teenager, and local authorities are asking residents throughout Ruthe.... Read More

First Call Rutherford County Halloween Forecast: Warm Temps with Evening Rain Chances

Oct 26, 2026 at 06:45 am by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (RUTHERFORD WEATHER) - Rutherford County residents preparing for Halloween festivities will experience warm daytime temperatures alongside a growing threat.... Read More

MTSU Turning Point USA Controversy, Landfill Concerns & Downtown Changes | Oct. 26, 2026

Oct 26, 2026 at 04:30 am

Monday, October 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU Turning Point USA Controversy: A student organization is demanding the disbandment of M.... Read More

JC Bowman Op-Ed "Parents Need Clear Answers About Their Children’s Learning"

Oct 25, 2026 at 08:59 pm by WGNS News

JC Bowman Op-Ed "Parents Need Clear Answers About Their Children’s Learning" Parents deserve a clear answer to a simple question: Is my child learning what they need to.... Read More

Rain or Shine: Tree Pickup Day at MTSU’s Greenland Dr. Livestock Center

Oct 25, 2026 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you ordered one or more trees through the Plant a Bigger Tree for Tennessee program, this Monday (10/26/2026) is the day t.... Read More

Missing 26-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man Found Deceased in Smith County on Sunday

Oct 25, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

GORDONSVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The search for Logan Myers, a Murfreesboro man who had been reported missing by his parents on October 15, 2026, ended in tragedy on Sunday when he w.... Read More

Two Fun Nights--Old Scream Road, Hayrides, Treats and more at Barfield Park!

Oct 25, 2026 at 07:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Cool fall temperatures and a festive Halloween atmosphere set the stage for two memorable evenings Friday and Saturday (Oct. 23-24, 2026) as fami.... Read More

Perfect Weather, Strong Community Support Highlight Wine Around the Square, Gina DeJean, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation, Power of Pink Fund

Oct 24, 2026 at 11:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Historic downtown Murfreesboro was filled with visitors, laughter and community spirit Saturday night as the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Founda.... Read More

Middle Point Debate Intensifies as Residents Demand More Oversight

Oct 24, 2026 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The battle over the future of Middle Point Landfill continues to intensify as Rutherford County residents, local leaders and state regulators rem.... Read More

Blue Raiders Welcome Kennesaw Owls, Halloween Fun at Floyd Stadium 6PM Wednesday

Oct 24, 2026 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee football returns to Floyd Stadium this coming Wednesday night (10/28/2026) with a 6:00PM kickoff. This pivotal Conference U.... Read More

BBB Warns Rutherford County Residents About Lottery Scam

Oct 24, 2026 at 02:27 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents are being urged to stay alert after the Better Business Bureau reported a scam involving callers who false.... Read More

Halloween's Almost Here--TN Roads Are Dangerous Now thru New Year!

Oct 24, 2026 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - As Tennesseans prepare for the busy holiday travel season, a new study is raising concerns about safety on the state's roadways. According.... Read More

Trump Signs Housing Executive Order Targeting Mortgage Insurance, Refinancing Costs and Manufactured Homes

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:22 am

Summery (WGNS News) - President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Thursday aimed at lowering housing costs, expanding manufactured housing and reducing certain mortg.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Receives More Than $5.5 Million in FEMA Disaster Recovery Funding

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:18 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), which serves Rutherford County and surrounding communities, is among the recipients of mor.... Read More
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