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MTSU Kirksey Old Main Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday (August 18th) to celebrate the grand reopening of Kirksey Old Main following.... Read More

MTSU Veterans Stole Ceremony Honors Summer Graduates

Aug 07, 2026 at 06:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Student and faculty veterans gathered at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street on Thursday (August 6th) for the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Vet.... Read More

MTSU Gives Tennessee Criminal Justice Teachers Hands-On Forensic Training

Aug 06, 2026 at 04:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - From processing outdoor crime scenes to excavating skeletal remains, teachers from across Tennessee spent a day sharpening their skills over the summer.... Read More

MTSU Expands Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans Center in Murfreesboro

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is expanding its support for military service members and their families across Rutherford County and bey.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace Program Connects with Industry and Expands Fleet at EAA AirVenture 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:34 pm

OSHKOSH, Wisc. (WGNS) - Leaders and students from Middle Tennessee State University made a major impact on the global aviation stage at the 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft A.... Read More

Topping‑Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for MTSU’s New Flight Training Center

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:31 am

MTSU photo (above) by J. Intintoli SHELBYVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University, the city of Shelbyville and Hoar Construction celebrated a major mileston.... Read More

Rutherford Unemployment Rises, Jail Site Debate Intensifies & Cherry Lane Expansion Advances | July 24, 2026

Jul 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, July 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in June but remained below Tennesse.... Read More

MTSU Board Approves Presidential Search Committee and National Recruitment Firm

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:39 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will lead the hunt for the university's next president after taking decisive action du.... Read More

La Vergne Rumors Cleared, Data Center Debate, Vehicle Burglaries & Workforce Pell | July 6, 2026

Jul 06, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: La Vergne Police clarify that a weekend vehicle pursuit into Metro Nashville and a Lake Forest pow.... Read More

MTSU's Matthew Leimkuehler Named National ‘Champion’ for Community News

Jul 04, 2026 at 07:28 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University continues to be in the national spotlight as Matthew Leimkuehler, an assistant professor in MTSU’s School of.... Read More

From Historic Halls to New Housing: MTSU Campus Continues Major Transformations

Jul 02, 2026 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University continues to experience a wave of trans-formative growth, completely redefining what campus life loo.... Read More

MTSU Announces Campus Closures For Independence Day Weekend

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is preparing for the Independence Day national holiday by closing its campus for a long weekend. The closure aff.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Sports Awards & Education Foundation Grants

Jun 26, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Rutherford County Schools are stepping into the spotlight with groundbreaking initiatives designed to celebrate student-athletes and fund classroom innovation. This episode.... Read More

More Than 45,000 Roovians Play in the Manchester Mud

Jun 13, 2026 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, TN (WGNS) - Bonnaroo 2026 rolled through neighboring Manchester as the festival battled just about everything Mother Nature could throw at it. The eve.... Read More

Rockvale Cheers, MTSU Pulls, and Seniors Glide at AdamsPlace "Ride'n Slide"

Jun 12, 2026 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The 5th annual summer bash at AdamsPlace turned Memorial Boulevard into a splash zone Friday (6/12/2026) morning as residents, volunteers, and commun.... Read More

Hundreds of Students Begin College Journey Through MTSU’s New to Blue Program

Jun 04, 2026 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University is welcoming hundreds of incoming freshmen and transfer students through its 2026 “New to Blue” orientation.... Read More

PODCAST: From Research Labs to National Competitions MTSU Faculty and Students Drive Progress on the Action Line

Jun 01, 2026 at 03:06 pm by WGNS

Click Play Above to Hear Our Entire Podcast - Or Right Click and Save to Your Device and Listen Later SEGMENT ONE GUEST: Rick B. Nef, Commercialization.... Read More

MTSU Expands Rural Healthcare Career Pipeline with New State Grant

May 26, 2026 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

WGNS Radio Summary: Middle Tennessee State University has received a $225,000 state grant aimed at improving healthcare access in rural Tennessee while creating new.... Read More

MTSU Renews Partnership With Middle Tennessee Scouts Council

May 21, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America, reaffirming a coll.... Read More

Smyrna Appoints Veteran Lawman Kyle Evans as New Town Attorney

May 13, 2026 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Town of Smyrna has a new face leading its legal team. Officials announced Wednesday that Kyle Evans will serve as the new Town Attorney, bringing de.... Read More