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Updated: Five Local Leaders Recognized at Child Advocacy Center’s Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 27, 2026 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO—"We are so blessed in Rutherford County that some of the very best people in our community serve on the Child Protective Investigative Team,” shared C.... Read More

MTSU Student Abigail Whicker Earns $5,000 Farm Credit Mid-America Scholarship

Apr 27, 2026 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - One student from MTSU will get a little extra boost to help fund the college degree she is working to earn. Abigail Whicker is set to receive $5,000.... Read More

The Kindergarten Email Crisis and How Student Data Mining is Targeting Tennessee’s Youngest Learners

Apr 27, 2026 at 11:08 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - As Tennessee school districts continue to integrate digital platforms into daily learning, a growing chorus of educators and privacy adv.... Read More

Homeland Security Joins Search for Suspects in Warren County Fiber Optic Vandalism

Apr 27, 2026 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

MCMINNVILLE-TENNESSEE - The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security, is investigating a surge in targeted vandalism.... Read More

High-Performance Yamaha ATV Linked to Weekend Police Chase in Rutherford County

Apr 27, 2026 at 07:51 am by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE-TENNESSEE - Two individuals are in custody after allegedly operating off-road vehicles recklessly on public streets and attempting to flee from law enforceme.... Read More

Severe Weather Threat, Low Early Voting Turnout & Arrests in Armed Robbery Case | Apr. 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, April 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County braces for a multi-day severe weather threat, with damaging winds expected ove.... Read More

UPDATE | Rutherford County Facing Two Rounds of Severe Weather Monday & Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026 at 06:47 pm by Rutherford Weather

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center are tracking a multi-day severe weather threat for.... Read More

Election Participation Sluggish as Primary Window Closes

Apr 25, 2026 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Election officials are reporting a slow start for the May 5th primary as the early voting period reaches its final days. Through this past Sa.... Read More

UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested in Murfreesboro Armored Truck Robbery

Apr 24, 2026 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police detectives, in coordination with the Metro Nashville Police Department and the FBI, have arrested a second suspect in connection with th.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Mourn Death of District 93 Representative G.A. Hardaway

Apr 24, 2026 at 11:14 am by WGNS News

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A longtime lawmaker in Tennessee has passed away at the age of 71. The death of Rep. G.A. Hardaway from Memphis was confirmed by the Democratic Party.... Read More

Eight Charged as Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Wraps Knoxville Human Trafficking Operation

Apr 24, 2026 at 10:36 am by WGNS News

EAST TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Knoxville Police Department concluded a two-day undercover operation this week, resulting in the arre.... Read More

Rutherford County Budget Crisis, FAFSA Record Highs & Gas Smell Mystery Explained | Apr. 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

  Friday, April 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County faces a $10 million spike in operational costs as inflation and rising.... Read More

Standing Ovations as TPO's Season 44 Ends and 45 Begins with New Conductor Matthew Phelps!

Apr 24, 2026 at 04:17 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra wrapped up its 44th season Thursday night (4/23/2026) with an evening of favorites totally from American compose.... Read More

Drug Take Back Day Returns This Saturday

Apr 24, 2026 at 03:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - National Drug Take Back Day is almost here, and there are secure drop-off locations across Rutherford County from 10:00AM to 2:00PM this Saturda.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Ramona Thomas Named STARS Award Recipient for Years of Quiet Service and Community Impact

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Officer Ramona Thomas with a STARS award on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for her.... Read More

New Christiana Solar Facility Uses Patented Technology to Preserve Tennessee Farmland

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee Electric and Silicon Ranch will host a formal dedication ceremony on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the Christiana Solar Farm.... Read More

Mayor Carr Eyes "No New Taxes" Goal Despite 30% Health Insurance Hike for Rutherford County (Photos and Audio)

Apr 23, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO-TENNESSEE - As Rutherford County officials enter the final weeks of the 2026 budget cycle, Mayor Joe Carr has revealed that the county is staring down a roughly $.... Read More

Murfreesboro Celebrates History at Cannonsburgh Village This Saturday

Apr 23, 2026 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Cannonsburgh Village will transform into a bustling hub of living history this Saturday for the annual Pioneer Days celebration. The event runs fr.... Read More

Walnut House Earns Main Street Murfreesboro Grant

Apr 23, 2026 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A historic downtown landmark is sporting a fresh look thanks to a local partnership. The Main Street Murfreesboro Board of Directors recently met.... Read More

Tennessee Leads Nation Again in FAFSA Completion as Rutherford County Schools Show Strong Participation

Apr 23, 2026 at 12:39 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that Tennessee once again leads the nation in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.... Read More