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Death Investigation, Severe Storm Threat & MTSU Victory | Sept. 21, 2026

Sep 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, September 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives investigate a death near Powell’s Chapel Road in Murfrees.... Read More

Cold Front Bringing Heat Relief and Storm Risk to Rutherford County

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:45 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oppressive heat will give way to fall-like temperatures this week, but Rutherford County residents must first navigate a low-end severe weather th.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More

Blue Raiders Surge Past Nevada 27-20

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium was buzzing Saturday night (9/19/2026) as Middle Tennessee snagged a 27–20 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack.... Read More

Emergency Crews Search Percy Priest Lake After Person Goes Overboard Near La Vergne

Sep 19, 2026 at 05:40 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Emergency crews launched a swiftwater rescue boat into Percy Priest Lake Friday night after a person went overboard from a vessel. La Vergne Fire Re.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Accuses State Comptroller of Improper Tax Intervention

Sep 19, 2026 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A simmering dispute between Rutherford County’s Property Assessor and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has now boiled into public view..... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Saves Tax Dollars with Smart Ambulance Remount Program

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:47 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services is putting creativity to work — and saving taxpayers a substantial amount of money in the process..... Read More

RCSO Highest‑Scoring Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee Recognized for Traffic Safety Efforts

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a major achievement after being recognized by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office with tw.... Read More

Stolen Plates Lead La Vergne Officers to Meth, Firearm, and a Convicted Felon

Sep 19, 2026 at 09:26 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - What started as a simple Flock camera notification in La Vergne quickly turned into a much bigger case. Officers were alerted Friday (9/18/2026) to a st.... Read More

Employee Reportedly Tied to Grill at South Church Street Restaurant

Sep 19, 2026 at 07:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A strange and troubling incident at a Murfreesboro Wendy’s has now led to criminal charges for a former manager accused of taking a TikTok tren.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Barrett Issues Warning About “Cat’s Claw” Products, MGM-15,

Sep 19, 2026 at 06:53 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm about a product being sold under the name “Cat’s Claw,” urging p.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Celebrates 28 Years of Giving a Hand‑Up; Jordan Shares Hometown Pride

Sep 19, 2026 at 04:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Greenhouse Ministries’ LIVE IN THE ’BORO lit up Hop Springs Friday night (9/18/2026), and it wasn’t just the stage doing the shinin.... Read More

Siegel Middle Student Brought Sealed Bag of Blood to School; Officials Correct Online Claims

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:20 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - On Wednesday afternoon, parents of children who attend Siegel Middle School received a message from the school principal after an unusua.... Read More

Gov. Bill Lee, First Lady Maria Lee Launch Statewide Volunteer Effort at Fiery Gizzard State Park

Sep 17, 2026 at 03:09 pm

MONTEAGLE, Tenn. - Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Gov. Bill Lee this week joined volunteers at Fiery Gizzard State Park to launch dozens of volunteer service events across.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Abuse Suspect Captured in Mt. Juliet After License Plate Reader Alerts

Sep 17, 2026 at 12:31 pm

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A 44-year-old Murfreesboro man wanted by Rutherford County authorities on felony child abuse and other charges w.... Read More

Football, Fire and Fuel: AAA Warns Tailgaters About Game-Day Risks and High Gas Prices

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:37 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Football season brings fans together in stadium parking lots of every size, depending on the setting of local high schools, colleges and NFL ga.... Read More

Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years After More Than 100 Images Found on Phone

Sep 16, 2026 at 07:22 pm

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A man with a lengthy record of crimes involving sexual abuse and children has been sentenced to spend the next 25 years in prison. Barry N.... Read More

Shelbyville Police, Bedford County Deputies Investigate Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts

Sep 16, 2026 at 03:01 pm

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 20-minutes south of Rutherford County in Shelbyville, authorities are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts reported.... Read More

Got Old Electronics? La Vergne’s Free Electronic Dumpster Returns October 17

Sep 16, 2026 at 01:04 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Residents looking to clear out old computers, televisions and other unwanted electronics will have a free way to dispose.... Read More

10 Arrested as Statewide Prostitution and Human Trafficking Investigation Includes Murfreesboro

Sep 16, 2026 at 12:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A months-long investigation into suspected prostitution, illegal massage businesses and possible human trafficking stretched across Tennessee.... Read More

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