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MTSU Brought nearly 60 CAP Cadets from 31 States to Rutherford County

Aug 01, 2026 at 12:23 pm by WGNS News

above photo by Jimmy Hart MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County played host to some of the nation’s brightest young minds this summer as almost 60 Civil Air Patro.... Read More

No Injuries Reported in La Vergne Semi–Dump Truck Collision

Aug 01, 2026 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - Drivers who traveled along Waldron Road last Friday afternoon may remember the unexpected slowdown near Jones Boulevard. Around 2:00 PM, La Vergne Polic.... Read More

Illiteracy in Rutherford County: More Than a School Issue — It’s a Community Issue!

Aug 01, 2026 at 07:19 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Illiteracy isn’t something most folks talk about over coffee at Donut Country, but it’s a very real challenge here in Rutherford Cou.... Read More

UPDATE | Murfreesboro Police Identify Two Men Killed in Saddlebrook Apartments Shooting

Jul 31, 2026 at 06:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have released the names of the two men killed in an apparent murder-sui.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces New Assistant Principals for 2026-27

Jul 31, 2026 at 05:45 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro City Schools is adding four educators to administrative leadership roles across four elementary campuses for the 2026-27 school year..... Read More

Appeals Court Upholds Eric Branch’s 82-Year Sentence in Rutherford County Child Sex Abuse Case

Jul 31, 2026 at 01:09 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Almost exactly 5-years ago in August of 2021, Murfreesboro Police informed the public they were searching for a man wanted by the Special V.... Read More

Barnabas Vision Celebrates 15 Years of Preventing Homelessness in Murfreesboro

Jul 31, 2026 at 10:23 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Barnabas Vision is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of helping thousands of local residents avoid falling i.... Read More

Ultimate Rewind Brings Four Decades of Hits to Murfreesboro

Jul 31, 2026 at 09:23 am

PODCAST: Get ready to turn back the clock and take a musical journey through four unforgettable decades. “Ultimate Rewind” is bringing its high-energy stage show t.... Read More

License Plate Reader Technology Helps Police Arrest Driver in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:54 pm

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A monthlong investigation aided by private license plate reader technology led to the arrest Thursday of a driver accused of striking and injur.... Read More

Tullahoma Motorcyclist Killed in I-65 Crash Involving Two Semi-Trucks

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:50 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A 19-year-old Tullahoma man has died following a Wednesday evening motorcycle crash involving two semi-trailer trucks on Interstate 65 South near Dicke.... Read More

Commissioner Harris Says Rutherford County Missed Chance at $12 Million Federal Grant

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:44 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Now that the Rutherford County Republican & Democratic Primary races are in the rearview mirror, the boxing gloves have been removed.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Department Donates Fire Truck to Rockvale High School

Jul 29, 2026 at 10:13 pm

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rockvale High School fire science students just got a major boost to their daily training. The Rutherford County Fire Department donated a fully funct.... Read More

Free Friday Night Live Concert Brings Music, Art Crawl and Downtown Fun to Murfreesboro

Jul 29, 2026 at 09:53 pm

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro invites the community to our free, Friday Night Live concert on the west side of the Historic Downtown Square, August 7.   T.... Read More

Friday Night Live Concert Features Third Party Thieves on Murfreesboro Square

Jul 29, 2026 at 08:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Live music is taking over the heart of Rutherford County next month as Main Street Murfreesboro hosts another installment of the Friday Night Live.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Continues to Challenge Tennessee Comptroller and a Push to Reclassify Rental Homes as Commercial Property

Jul 29, 2026 at 02:51 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is accusing the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and its Division of Property.... Read More

Murder-Suicide Investigation, Public Safety Investments and MTSU Milestones | July 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at.... Read More

Appeals Court Upholds Sentence in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash that Killed MTSU Student

Jul 28, 2026 at 11:40 pm

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a 12-year prison sentence for a man convicted of driving into oncoming traffic and causin.... Read More

MTSU Summer Commencement August 2026 Murphy Center Graduation Details

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:42 pm

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University will welcome thousands of visitors to campus to celebrate nearly 700 of the newest Blue Raider alumni wh.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace Program Connects with Industry and Expands Fleet at EAA AirVenture 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:34 pm

OSHKOSH, Wisc. (WGNS) - Leaders and students from Middle Tennessee State University made a major impact on the global aviation stage at the 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft A.... Read More

Appeals Court Upholds 26-Year Sentence in Warren County Cold-Case Murder

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:54 pm

  WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the convictions and 26-year prison sentence of a Warren County man found guilty i.... Read More
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