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New County Mayor Allen Encourages Prayerful Start to His First Day in Office

Aug 26, 2026 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor‑Elect Randy Allen has been making the rounds across the community, speaking to civic groups, churches, and neighborhood gathe.... Read More

Smyrna High School Cleared After Anonymous Bomb Threat Triggers Precautionary Lockdown

Aug 26, 2026 at 01:55 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Smyrna High School is back to normal operations after police investigated and cleared an anonymous bomb threat made against the campus Wednesday (August.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... Read More

Dolly Parton Remembered, Diesel Prices Climb & License Plate Reader Rules Debated | Aug. 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Diesel prices climb across Tennessee to an average of $5.33 per gallon, while regular unlead.... Read More

Tennessee Diesel Prices Obnoxiously High - While Regular Unleaded in Rutherford County is Cheaper than Most Counties

Aug 25, 2026 at 06:33 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Tennessee drivers, particularly those behind the wheel of diesel-powered trucks — may want to avoid making prolonged eye contact w.... Read More

MTSU Actuarial Science Earns Global Recognition and Expands Student Pathways

Aug 25, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its global reputation while expanding career opportunities for loca.... Read More

Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Behind a Legendary Tennessee Legacy

Aug 25, 2026 at 01:18 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Country music has lost one of its most recognizable voices, while Tennessee is mourning one of its most celebrated native daughters. Dolly Parto.... Read More

Commissioner Admits Taking Campaign Sign, License Plate Reader Debate & Major Murfreesboro Growth | Aug. 25, 2026

Aug 25, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray enters a conditional guilty plea to misdemeanor.... Read More

Convenience Store Showdown: Wawa Opens in September, Buc-ee’s Follows in November

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:32 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Buc-ee’s and Wawa continue to expand their footprints across Tennessee and beyond, with both convenience-store chains preparing.... Read More

MTE Re-Elects Board Members and Highlights Affordability at 2026 Annual Meeting

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric leadership updated cooperative members about the status of the organization and answered questions during its livestream.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Opens Registration for Annual Scarecrows Downtown Contest

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:13 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Main Street Murfreesboro is inviting artists, families, businesses, churches, and civic groups from across Rutherford County to enter the annual ".... Read More

Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts Upgrades Facility with $48,585 State Grant

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:06 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Center for the Arts (CFTA) finished critical roof and HVAC upgrades at its historic downtown facility following the receipt of a $48,585 Capit.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Campaign Sign Theft

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County commissioner has admitted to taking an opponent's campaign sign during his reelection bid. Rutherford County Commissioner Rom.... Read More

TBI Defends License Plate Reader Technology, Citing Missing Persons and Crime Investigations

Aug 24, 2026 at 11:42 am

TENNESSEE News - After a growing amount of debate spreads across the country on the subject of license plate readers, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released de.... Read More

La Vergne Police Launches New Citizen Police Academy

Aug 24, 2026 at 10:13 am

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents will soon have a chance to step inside the world of law enforcement as La Vergne Police Chief Chris Moews opens applications.... Read More

Fugitive Arrested in Boston, School Sports Security & Deadly I-24 Crash | Aug. 24, 2026

Aug 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man wanted in connection with a 2023 child sexual abuse investigation is capture.... Read More

Tuesday Evening Farmers Market 2-7PM with Free Bingo at Lane Agri‑Park

Aug 23, 2026 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Farmers Market at the Lane Agri‑Park, 315 John R. Rice Boulevard, will welcome shoppers this Tuesday (8/25/2026) afternoon and.... Read More

Super Seniors: The Quiet Revolution Happening All Around Us

Aug 22, 2026 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

(above photo: AdamsPlace Executive Director Terri Deal offers social interaction and fun with a luau) MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Just look around you. We live in a world of ex.... Read More

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Honored with Lifetime Membership Award

Aug 22, 2026 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh is closing out his career on a high note, earning statewide recognition just days before his retirement..... Read More

Summer Garden Party Set NEXT SATURDAY to Support Historic Woman’s Club Home

Aug 22, 2026 at 09:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro is gearing up for its signature fundraising event — a Summer Garden Party hosted at the beautiful home o.... Read More

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