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New Faces Join La Vergne Police as Department Expands Public Safety Efforts

May 26, 2026 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - In one of Rutherford County’s busiest corridors, the La Vergne Police Department marked a major milestone Friday as city l.... Read More

Tennessee Approves Major Agriculture Investments in New State Budget

May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recognizes Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for significant investments in agriculture included in the 2026.... Read More

MTSU Expands Rural Healthcare Career Pipeline with New State Grant

May 26, 2026 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

WGNS Radio Summary:  Middle Tennessee State University has received a $225,000 state grant aimed at improving healthcare access in rural Tennessee while creating new.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Make State History, MTSU Baseball Theft Investigation & Murfreesboro Growth Plans | May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Stewart’s Creek softball wins its first-ever state championship with a 10-0 victory over Mar.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 9th Nationally for Heavy Legal Caseloads Driven by DUIs and Hit-and-Runs

May 24, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Volunteer State has emerged as a top-ten territory for systemic strain placed on courtroom resources by impaired driving and deadly hit-and-run collisions. A n.... Read More

Stewarts Creek and Eagleville High Schools Win 2026 TSSAA State Softball Championships

May 24, 2026 at 01:42 am by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - It was a historic weekend for Rutherford County high school sports as two local softball teams captured state titles. Stewarts Creek cru.... Read More
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Eagleville Baseball Finishes Historic Run as State Runner-Up After Tough Loss to Richland

May 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm by Primetime Sports

CHECK OUT THE PHOTO SLIDESHOWMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Eagleville baseball team wrapped up a remarkable season Friday, finishing as the TSSAA Class 1A State Runner-Up..... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes First Police Precinct, Kroger Plan Deferred & Tennessee Daylight Saving Push | May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro City Council considers moving forward with the city’s first police precinct, pl.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Punch Championship Tickets in Spring Fling

May 21, 2026 at 10:30 pm by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County softball and baseball teams put on a clinic Thursday, punching three separate tickets to the TSSAA state championship games.... Read More

MTSU Renews Partnership With Middle Tennessee Scouts Council

May 21, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America, reaffirming a coll.... Read More

Bypassing the Bottleneck - Murfreesboro Approves Massive $150M Stonesbattle Parkway Gridlock Reliever

May 21, 2026 at 09:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News Summary) - Murfreesboro leaders approved a new long-term road and development plan called the Stonesbattle Parkway Corridor Plan to he.... Read More

Tennessee Officials Urge Parents to Use Free “Baby in the Back” Hangtags This Summer

May 21, 2026 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tenn. - With summer temperatures beginning to climb across Tennessee, state leaders and safety advocates are once again urging parents and caregivers to take extra prec.... Read More

Murfreesboro Pauses Massive Memorial Boulevard Kroger Expansion Over Drainage Disputes

May 21, 2026 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) - City leaders have officially paused a massive plan for a company to build a new grocery store and fueling center on Memorial Boulevard, foll.... Read More

Spring Fling Wednesday Roundup: Stewarts Creek Softball Wins on Walk-Off, Eagleville Baseball in Bracket Final and Softball Resumes Early Thursday Morning

May 20, 2026 at 10:01 pm by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - It came down to the wire on Wednesday afternoon at Starplex Field 2 as the Stewarts Creek Lady Red Hawks grabbed a thrilling 3 to 2 walk.... Read More

Fatal Smyrna Shooting, Murder Appeal Upheld & Murfreesboro Park Progress | May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna detectives investigate a fatal shooting outside Against the Grain Tattoo on North Lowry.... Read More

Dr. Larry Burriss Commentary: The Media’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

May 19, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Sixty-five years after the Freedom Riders challenged segregation in the Deep South, their story still serves as a reminder of the vital role journalism plays in ex.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Outside North Lowry Street Tattoo Shop

May 19, 2026 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Detectives with the Smyrna Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that reportedly occurred Wednesday outside a local business following an argu.... Read More

Gas Leak Causes Major Traffic Delays Near I-24 and Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro

May 19, 2026 at 07:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Traffic is backed up in Murfreesboro after utility crews struck a gas line near a major intersection. Emergency personnel rushed to the scene near.... Read More

Discovery School Students Bring Little Free Libraries to Murfreesboro Transit Stops

May 19, 2026 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Inspired by the idea of two Murfreesboro public services joining together to expand literacy through greater access to books, third-grade students at Dis.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle Crash on SE Broad Street

May 19, 2026 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating a serious wreck that halted Tuesday morning traffic. Authorities sa.... Read More