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Heart of Tennessee Red Cross Responders Deploy to Major Spokane Wildfires

Aug 04, 2026 at 07:41 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three local volunteers from the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross are currently deployed on a two-week mission to Washington St.... Read More

Papa Murphy's Appears to Close Middle Tennessee Stores Amid Corporate Restructuring

Aug 04, 2026 at 07:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Take-and-bake pizza chain Papa Murphy’s appears to have pulled out of Middle Tennessee completely as storefronts across the region go dark..... Read More

Tuesday PM: DUI Arrest Made at Scene, One Person Hospitalized

Aug 04, 2026 at 06:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A six‑vehicle crash snarled Memorial Boulevard traffic at 5:04PM Tuesday afternoon (8/4/2026). A DUI arrest was made and one person was hospital.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Promotes 11 Personnel to Leadership and Specialty Roles

Aug 04, 2026 at 05:08 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is pleased to announce the promotion of 11 personnel to leadership and specialty positions. The promot.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Target AI Misconduct in Schools After Teacher Firing | Aug. 4, 2026

Aug 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers consider stronger student protections as artificial intelligence creates ne.... Read More

Former Smyrna Taylor Farms Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged $32 Million Fraud Scheme

Aug 03, 2026 at 08:17 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal court documents accuse a former Smyrna executive of stealing over $32 million from Taylor Farms Tennessee in a multi-year fraud scheme. Taylor.... Read More

Murfreesboro National Night Out 2026: Free Family Event Tuesday at Patterson Park

Aug 03, 2026 at 07:57 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Police Department invites families across the city to come out on Tuesday (August 4th) and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and com.... Read More

Murfreesboro Maple Street Biscuit Company Changing to Biscuit Belly in 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big changes are coming to a popular Rutherford County breakfast spot. Cracker Barrel is officially parting ways with the Maple Street Biscuit Comp.... Read More

Jail Contraband Seized, Infant Safety Concerns & Water System Cybersecurity | Aug. 3, 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County deputies recover Suboxone and other contraband during a jail cell search, incl.... Read More

Rutherford County To Hosts Recovery Court Building Dedication in Murfreesboro

Aug 02, 2026 at 10:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Government cordially invites the community to attend a building dedication ceremony for the new Recovery Court facility. Officia.... Read More

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

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