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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

Rutherford County Unemployment Falls to 2.7%, with Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne Reporting Improvements

Oct 23, 2026 at 09:45 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Rutherford County continues to rank among Tennessee's counties with the lowest unemployment rates, according to September 2026 fig.... Read More

Local Author Brings Whimsical Children’s Book to Linebaugh Library on Nov. 7

Oct 22, 2026 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Young readers and their families will have a chance to meet an acclaimed illustrator next month when local author and artist Valerie Hamill.... Read More

La Vergne Police Arrest Man on Felony Threat Charge Against Gov. Lee, a Pastor, and Places of Worship

Oct 22, 2026 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

  La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A La Vergne resident is facing a felony charge of threat of mass violence after an investigation uncovered what police described as increasing.... Read More

Billboard Spotlight Keeps Shining on MTSU

Oct 22, 2026 at 08:53 am by WGNS News

ABOVE: MTSU photo by Andrew Oppmann MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is once again earning national recognition by preparing the next generatio.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Overcrowding Raises Concerns as Sheriff Eyes New Detention Center by 2031

Oct 21, 2026 at 07:45 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - In 1998, the population of Rutherford County totaled approximately 171,404 residents. Since that time, the number of residents has risen.... Read More

Dr. Harris--Former MTSU Faculty Nursing Leader and Alumni--Named CEO of Tennessee Nurses Association

Oct 21, 2026 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - A former Middle Tennessee State University nursing alumni and faculty member is taking on a new leadership role in healthcare across the state. Dr..... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire, MTSU Softball Record Crowd & Tennessee Execution Debate | Oct. 21, 2026

Oct 21, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Building Fire: A vehicle fire inside a commercial building on Monte Hale Dri.... Read More

Heart Valve Replacement Without Open-Heart Surgery: Ascension Saint Thomas Surpasses 4,000 TAVR Procedures

Oct 20, 2026 at 10:36 pm

  MIDDLE TENNESSEE - For select patients with aortic stenosis, replacing a diseased heart valve no longer necessarily requires open-heart surgery. Transcatheter aort.... Read More

TBI Investigation Leads to Arrest of Franklin Man Accused of Bible Distribution Fraud and Forgery

Oct 20, 2026 at 10:32 pm

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old man in connection to theft, fo.... Read More

Halloween Fun Takes Over Rutherford County with Pumpkin Painting, Trick-or-Treating and Spooky Celebrations

Oct 20, 2026 at 01:47 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - The Rutherford County Library System is embracing the spooky season with a full lineup of Halloween festivities across its branches. Events.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Who Does the White House Press Secretary Really Work For? Dr. Larry Burriss Weighs In

Oct 20, 2026 at 12:18 pm

Commentary: From Franklin D. Roosevelt to today's White House, the role of presidential press secretary has evolved alongside the relationship between the president, the news.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest, $50K Cold Case Reward & MTSU's Faster Degree | Oct. 20, 2026

Oct 20, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup A road rage incident leads to a felony arrest in La Vergne, investigators offer a $50,000 reward in a Rutherford County co.... Read More

MTSU Rolls Up Its Sleeves to Beat WKU: 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive Returns November 2–4

Oct 19, 2026 at 09:10 pm

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The 100 Miles of Hope blood drive is just around the corner and fans are gearing up for another year of friendly competition, with one.... Read More
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