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*NEW INFORMATION* Murfreesboro To Host Homecoming Parade & Concert For American Idol Finalist Jordan McCullough

May 06, 2026 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

UPDATE on Tonights Parade and change of venue for the FREE concert - The Show Must Go On! Listen to our interview for the latest information:  The parade will still.... Read More

Library Book Access Debate, Jordan McCullough’s American Idol Homecoming & Murfreesboro Transportation Plans | May 6, 2026

May 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man launches BurrowBandBooks.com after the Rutherford County library board’.... Read More

Rutherford County Voters Shake Up Local Leadership In Primary Election

May 05, 2026 at 11:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local voters opted for change Tuesday night as several incumbents lost their seats in the Rutherford County primary. In the race for County Mayo.... Read More

Mother Thanks First Responders After Missing 3-Year-Old Found Near Smyrna Home

May 05, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Rutherford County mother is thanking first responders after her 3-year-old son was quickly found Friday after wandering away from home near Almaville R.... Read More

Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books

May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found at Rutherford County Proms, Gas Prices Spike & Stroke Survivor Inspires Hope | May 5, 2026

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Loaded handguns were recovered during security checks at two separate Rutherford County school pro.... Read More

MTSU To Graduate Over 2,500 Students During Spring 2026 Commencement

May 04, 2026 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University will salute more than 2,500 new Blue Raider alumni during May 8-9 commencement ceremonies for the spring Class of 2026. Th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Leaders Evaluate High-Growth Potential with Future Stonesbattle Parkway

May 04, 2026 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Officials in Murfreesboro are moving forward with the 2050 Major Transportation Plan, most recently focusing attention toward the critical Stonesbattle Park.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found in Cars at Two Rutherford County High School Proms

May 04, 2026 at 08:12 pm by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Sheriff’s school resource officers recovered loaded handguns from two vehicles during security checks at separate Rutherford Cou.... Read More

3-Vehicle Crash Involving RV Reported at Kroger on Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2026 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to a three-vehicle crash in the Kroger parking lot on Northfield Boulevard around 7 p.m. Sunday.... Read More

GAS Jumps From $2.45 Per Gallon to $4.06 Per Gallon in Rutherford County Over the Past 75 Days

May 04, 2026 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) - If you’re feeling a little emotional at the gas pump lately, you’re not alone - - and no, it’s not allergies. Just.... Read More

Who’s Running in Tuesday’s Election? Gun Store Burglary & Coach Mack Hawks Retires | May 4, 2026

May 04, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate a smash-and-grab burglary at Black Frog Arms and Range, where suspe.... Read More

Smash‑and‑Grab at Black Frog Arms & Range Early Saturday

May 02, 2026 at 06:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is working to track down a group of burglars who pulled off a dramatic sm.... Read More

PODCAST: Echoes of a Nightmare: The Cold-Blooded 911 Call That Shook Murfreesboro to Its Core, Scams, Elder Abuse and More

May 01, 2026 at 11:50 pm by WGNS News

In this powerful and somber episode of the monthly Rutherford County District Attorney's Show on the WGNS Action Line, host J. Paul Newman is joined by a distinguished panel o.... Read More

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Calls Special Session to Review Congressional Map

May 01, 2026 at 08:25 pm by WGNS News

  TENNESSEE - On Friday, Governor Bill Lee announced that he will convene a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to review the state’s current congres.... Read More

Oakland High Baseball Coach Mack Hawks Retires After 37 Seasons

May 01, 2026 at 06:46 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An era of Oakland High School baseball is coming to an end. Longtime head coach Mack Hawks officially announced his retirement this week after 37.... Read More

Rutherford County Leads Tennessee in Fiscal Health with Strong Reserves and Low Debt

May 01, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County is leading the way in fiscal health according to the latest financial metrics from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and the D.... Read More

Voter Fraud Arrest & Murfreesboro Crime Alert & Why You Can’t Find Bapple | May 1, 2026

May 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing an older model pickup tr.... Read More

Rutherford County Early Voting Numbers Up Over 2022 But Total Turnout Remains Low

Apr 30, 2026 at 09:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County election officials are seeing more interest in the local primary, though overall turnout remains a small fraction of the populat.... Read More

More Than 900 Athletes Set for Special Olympics Spring Games in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2026 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - More than 930 athletes from across Rutherford County and surrounding areas are expected to take part in the Area 16 Special Olympics Spring Games, set fo.... Read More