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Bomb Threat Prompts Quick Response at Smyrna YMCA

Oct 28, 2026 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Shortly before 4:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, a bomb threat at the YMCA on Motlow College Boulevard in Smyrna was called in on the 911 line. Here's what.... Read More

Buc-ee's Delivers First Brisket Sandwiches to Rutherford County Deputies Ahead of Murfreesboro Opening

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:52 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies received an unexpected delivery this week when Buc-ee's brought its first official "brisket on.... Read More

La Vergne Police File Attempted Murder Charges Following Violent Domestic Call

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:48 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Police Department (LVPD) officers arrested a suspect on multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, fol.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Clear Gateland Drive Home After False Alarm

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers surrounded a Gateland Drive residence and flew a drone inside on Monday (October 26th) after a homeo.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies Assist in Massive Sinaloa Cartel Drug Bust

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:05 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies joined federal and regional task forces to crack down on a major narcotics pipeline, leadi.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosting Roaring 1920s Speakeasy and Masquerade Ball Fundraiser this Friday PM

Oct 28, 2026 at 02:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Oaklands Mansion is inviting the community to trade modern-day attire for flapper dresses, vintage suits and masquerade masks as the historic propert.... Read More

Today is National First Responders Day--THANK YOU!

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Every day, when emergencies strike and lives are turned upside down, there are dedicated professionals who a.... Read More

Sound of Tuesday PM Sirens--N Murfreesboro Fire

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:52 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you were near the central Murfreesboro area on Tuesday night (10/27/2026), chances are good - you heard emergency sirens that seeme.... Read More

Missing Teen Found Safe, Dollar General Lawsuit & I-24 Toll Lanes | Oct. 28, 2026

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Missing Rutherford County Teen Found Safe: A 14-year-old girl reported missing after failing to attend school Tuesday.... Read More

Siegel Baseball Coach Craig Reavis Enters TBCA Hall of Fame

Oct 28, 2026 at 12:00 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Siegel High School head baseball coach Craig Reavis has earned a place in the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Officials from.... Read More

Rutherford County's "Goat House" Draws Complaints as Residents Question Livestock Restrictions Before and After Weekend Fire Erupts

Oct 27, 2026 at 11:39 pm

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – In one Rutherford County subdivision, located approximately two miles from the intersection of South Church Street (Shelby.... Read More

UPDATE | Kymari House Secures Downtown Facility Following Reversal by Landlord

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:58 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Kymari House will remain at its longtime facility at 308 North Spring Street after its landlord agreed to let the nonprofit stay indefinitely, ave.... Read More

Big Bad Breakfast Opens in Historic Murfreesboro Downtown Space

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:10 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big Bad Breakfast began full service Tuesday (October 27th) inside the former City Cafe building at 113 East Main Street in downtown Murfreesboro..... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Break Ground on New Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital

Oct 27, 2026 at 04:01 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Healthcare leaders broke ground Tuesday (October 27th) on a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation hospital designed to give Rutherford County patient.... Read More

FOUND | Missing 14-Year-Old Jordan Smith Has Been Found

Oct 27, 2026 at 10:03 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A 14-year-old girl reported missing earlier today has been found safe, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Authorities had.... Read More

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
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