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Salvation Army Events with Bryan Barrett & Sgt. Ruby Keith - August 26, 2025

Aug 26, 2025 at 11:09 am by Producer

Listen to the latest upload of the Rutherford Issues, hosted by Bryan Barrett. This episode features insights from Sgt. Ruby Keith of the Salvation Army Murfreesboro Corps, re.... Read More

Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation at South Church St. Grocery Store Parking Lot

Aug 25, 2025 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday evening (Aug. 24) in the parking lot of the Kroger on S. Church Stree.... Read More

Friday Night Lights Return, Heat Advisory Issued, and New Forensic Center Announced | Aug. 20, 2025

Aug 20, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: High school football kicks off its 79th season on WGNS and Big GTV, wit.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup – Guard Deployment, Nuclear Power Plans & Road Rage Trial | Aug. 19, 2025

Aug 19, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 160 Tennessee National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. under.... Read More

Monday, August 18th, 2025: Education Shake-Up, Road Delays & More Local News

Aug 18, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Monday, August 18th, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee Board of Education considers removing foreign language graduati.... Read More

PODCAST: Heat, Hazards & Hope: A Fire Chief’s View from the Front Lines

Aug 04, 2025 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to talk about some of the de.... Read More

Attempted ATM heist at 7-Eleven ends with 1 suspect shot and killed, 4 others fled and arrested in Arkansas

Aug 02, 2025 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Arkansas - In the early hours of Friday morning (8/1/2025), a group of 5 individuals attempted to forcibly remove an ATM from the 7-11 Exxon convenience store at the inte.... Read More

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UPDATE: Female Driver STABLE, SUV almost vertical up Thompson Ln. utility pole

Jul 20, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - A single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 6:00 o’clock Sunday evening (7/20/2025) on W. Thompson Lane in front of Erma Siegel.... Read More

Kenneth Honeycutt, U.S. History Teacher at Riverdale High School

Jul 16, 2025 at 05:01 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

THP Boosts Road Rage Enforcement in Rutherford County with More Troopers, Unmarked Patrol Cars

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has expanded its efforts to reduce road rage and improve traffic safety in Rutherford County and statewide, by inc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Set Standard in School Policing with National Recognition

Jul 16, 2025 at 12:17 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department’s School Safety Division (SSD) has been honored with the prestigious Model SRO Agency Award by the Nationa.... Read More

Rural Suicide Rates in Tennessee Remain Higher Than Urban Areas, Report Finds

Jul 15, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A new national report highlights a troubling disparity in suicide rates between rural and urban communities, with rural areas—includin.... Read More

MPD Talks Crime Trends, Thefts, and Public Safety on This Podcast

Jul 08, 2025 at 06:07 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Captain Clayton Williams and Public Safety Information Director Larry Flowers from the Murfree.... Read More

New TN Law Targets Teen Bullies: License Suspensions Now in Effect

Jul 07, 2025 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – As of July 1, 2025, Tennessee’s new law imposing stricter penalties on juvenile bullying has taken effect statewide. Under the la.... Read More

ROAD CLOSURE: Blackman Road temporary closure beginning June 18

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Motorists are advised to expect traffic interruptions and traffic controls due to the temporary closure of Blackman Road south of Manso.... Read More

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