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Murfreesboro Murder Case: Suspect Arthur Moore Headed to Court Following Rescheduled Hearing

Jun 08, 2026 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Arthur D'Andrea Moore, the individual apprehended for the alleged second-degree murder of his former girlfriend, is slated to face a.... Read More

Former Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan Publishes Children's Book

Jun 08, 2026 at 09:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A familiar face in Rutherford County education is sharing a new story with the community. Longtime Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan has o.... Read More

Marketplace Shooting, Murfreesboro Budget, Major Developments & Tennessee Hemp Rules | June 8, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Facebook Marketplace meetup in La Vergne turns violent, resulting in gunfire, one injury, and fo.... Read More

89-Year-Old Smyrna Author Maryanne VanDyke Releases Two New Books and Art Exhibit

Jun 06, 2026 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local author and artist is proving that it is never too late to start a new chapter. Smyrna resident Maryanne VanDyke is celebrating the release of he.... Read More

UPDATE: La Vergne Facebook Marketplace Deal Ends in Shooting and Four Arrests

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Wednesday morning Facebook Marketplace exchange ended in gunfire and landed four people behind bars. La Vergne police officers and emergency person.... Read More

Murfreesboro Planning Commission Approves Massive Buc-ee's Signage Along I-24

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Planning Commission cleared the hurdle for the new Buc-ee's travel center to install its giant roadside signs featuring the famou.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves New Kroger, Ascension Hospital, and Clarius Tech Park

Jun 06, 2026 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council approved three major development projects that will bring significant infrastructure investments to Rutherford Count.... Read More

More Police, New Roads, No Tax Hike: Murfreesboro Passes Massive FY27 Budget

Jun 05, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council approved a balanced $782 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on Thursday night, moving forward with major investme.... Read More

Tennessee Immigration Law Lawsuit, National Donut Day & TSSAA Proposals | June 5, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, June 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A newly filed federal class action lawsuit challenges a Tennessee immigration law set to take effe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Crews Extinguish Semi-Truck Fire on I-24 Near Medical Center Parkway

Jun 04, 2026 at 09:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews rushed to the scene of a vehicle fire on Interstate 24 Eastbound on Thursday evening. The blaze broke ou.... Read More

Tennessee Immigration Law Faces Federal Court Battle Before July Rollout

Jun 04, 2026 at 06:59 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A newly filed federal lawsuit is challenging a Tennessee immigration law that plaintiffs argue unlawfully allows the state to create and enforce its own removal-re.... Read More

Pleasant View Woman Indicted Following Alleged Threats Toward Tennessee Politician

Jun 04, 2026 at 06:23 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Pleasant View woman has been taken into custody following a joint investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Williamson Co.... Read More

Salvation Army Murfreesboro Honors First Responders with Donuts and Hosts Red Shield Car Show

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro is bringing a sweet, century-old tradition to Rutherford County this weekend. Volunteers are hitting the street.... Read More

A Double Dose of 1776: DAR Donation and Revolutionary‑Era Exhibit Light Up Linebaugh

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are making it easy to step back to 1776 as we celebrate America 250..... Read More

TSSAA Summer Meeting: Boys Volleyball, RPI Basketball Seeding, and Recruiting Rules on Agenda

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:31 pm by Primetime Sports

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) - The governing body for Tennessee high school sports is preparing for a busy summer session that could directly impact athletes and coaches across Ru.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Centers Launch Internet Safety Campaign

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - June is National Internet Safety Month, and local child advocates are stepping up to help Rutherford County parents protect their kids online. Wit.... Read More

MTSU Women Gain Second Chance at Full Tuition as Scholarship Deadline Extends

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nontraditional female students at Middle Tennessee State University have more time to secure a free year of college. The June S. Anderson Foundati.... Read More

Hundreds of Students Begin College Journey Through MTSU’s New to Blue Program

Jun 04, 2026 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University is welcoming hundreds of incoming freshmen and transfer students through its 2026 “New to Blue” orientation.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosts Lightning Bugs and Lemonade Event

Jun 03, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oaklands Mansion is welcoming Rutherford County residents back to its grounds this Friday (June 5th), for the annual Lightning Bugs and Lemonade e.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Have One Week Left to Apply for Ice Storm Relief

Jun 03, 2026 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents affected by January's severe ice storm have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The final dea.... Read More