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Winter Weather Prompts AAA Safety Warning for Drivers Across the State

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With snow and ice in the forecast for large portions of the state, AAA – The Auto Club Group urges drivers to take proactive steps to stay safe.... Read More

“Decades of Hope” Event Aims to Raise Awareness as Cancer Rates Remain High in Tennessee

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As cancer continues to impact thousands of families across Tennessee each year, local advocates in Rutherford County are working to raise awarene.... Read More

Third ATM Ram-and-Grab in Rutherford County Over the Past 18 Months Remains Under Investigation in LaVergne

Jan 21, 2026 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department continues to investigate a weekend business burglary that marks the third ATM-related ram-and-grab theft repo.... Read More

Weather Concerns Spark Schedule Change for MTSU Women’s Basketball Liberty Matchup

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Officials have announced that the upcoming women’s basketball game against Liberty has been rescheduled due to a forecast of inclement.... Read More
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Major Winter Storm Update: Rutherford County in the "Battle Zone" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:38 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) – Forecast confidence is nearly absolute for a major winter storm moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend. Ruther.... Read More

UPDATE: REAL ID Deadline Passes, Leaving Millions of Tennesseans Still Without Compliant ID

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than three million Tennesseans had obtained a REAL ID by mid-May 2025, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, jus.... Read More

UPDATE: False Threat Determination Clears Riverdale High School, Normal Operations Resume

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Normal operations have resumed at Riverdale High School after law enforcement determined that a reported threat against the school Wednesda.... Read More

Have a CDL? You May Receive a Letter from the State of Tennessee About a Documentation Update

Jan 21, 2026 at 10:50 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is updating older Commercial Driver License records to meet current federal and state req.... Read More

Attempted Murder Charge Filed Following DeKalb County Shooting, About 13-Miles from the Rutherford County Line

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

DeKALB COUNTY, TN - In nearby DeKalb County, long regarded by area residents as a destination for swimming, boating, and fishing thanks to Center Hill Lake, authorities are in.... Read More

Construction Progress Continues on Rutherford County’s State-of-the-Art Forensic Center

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County officials continue to see progress on the construction of a major public safety and justice initiative with construction cont.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Push Controversial Bills, Deadly Crash & Major Winter Storm Looms | Jan. 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers debate House Bill 809, which would limit lawsuits ov.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Named Officer of the Year After Rescuing Injured Dog

Jan 20, 2026 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by VFW Post 4575 Smith–Rogers&nda.... Read More

Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Man Accused in Six-Figure Nonprofit Theft

Jan 20, 2026 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A 57-year-old man has turned himself in to authorities following an indictment issued by a Rutherford County Grand Jury, according to court records. David R.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Scammers Stay Busy With Fake Fire Marshals Calling Bars and Phantom Jury Warrants

Jan 20, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee’s Scam Season Is Apparently Year-Round - If you thought scam calls were slowing down in 2026, Middle Tennessee would like a word. The latest round.... Read More

High Confidence in Severe Weekend Winter Storm: National Weather Service Warns of Major Impacts

Jan 20, 2026 at 02:42 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Confidence is rapidly growing that Middle Tennessee will face its most significant winter storm in years this weekend. According t.... Read More

Bayer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Partner to Advance Heart and Kidney Treatments

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:44 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Bayer and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Advance Treatments for Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases Collaboration spans across various indications w.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Woman Injured in Fatal Davidson County Crash

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro woman was injured and a Nashville man was killed following a fatal two-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Davidson County, accord.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Helps Secure Justice for Young Victims in Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Jennings Jones’ daily focus is getting justice for victims. That mission drives him and his office of 24 Assistant District Attorneys.... Read More

Tuesday Morning Crash Sends Two Vehicles into Retention Pond at Medical Center Parkway and Memorial Boulevard

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - A two-vehicle crash Tuesday (1/20/2026) morning occured near one of Murfreesboro’s busiest intersections when two vehicles slid off .... Read More

Winter Weather Threat, High Childbirth Costs, Historic Building Plans & Heroic Fire Rescue | Jan. 20, 2026

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee prepare for a sharp drop in.... Read More