Rutherford County News

Fire Safety Warnings, Marina Blaze, Drug Settlement, and Local Alerts | Feb. 4, 2026

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

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna firefighters quickly contained a residential structure fire on Po.... Read More

Library System Controversy, School Safety Alert, Storm Recovery & Gas Price Relief | Feb. 3, 2025

Feb 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions escalate within the Rutherford County Library System as Director.... Read More

Multiple Weekend Shootings, Officer-Involved Fatality, and New Safety Initiatives | Feb. 2, 2026

Feb 02, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, February 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate two separate weekend shootings, one fatal,.... Read More

Felony Evading Charges Filed After Reckless Crash, Gas Leak in La Vergne

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:51 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A dangerous late-night pursuit in La Vergne ended in a crash, a ruptured gas line, and neighborhood evacuations after a driver attempted to fl.... Read More

Winter Storm Warnings Continue and Strains on Water Systems Near Rutherford County are Mentioned During Ongoing Recovery

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, through noon Monda.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Expansion Debate, Winter Storm Recovery, and Community Events | Jan. 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders face mounting pressure to address overcrowding at.... Read More

Library Book Battle, Winter Storm Fallout, and Regional Health Alerts | Jan. 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Controversy intensifies around the Rutherford County Library System as a.... Read More

Winter Storm Closures, Bitter Cold, and Local Indictment | Jan. 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools announce closures.... Read More

Winter Storm Chaos: I-24 Shutdowns, Flood Rescues, Power Outages & Community Tragedy | Jan. 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dangerous winter weather creates major traffic disruptions in Rutherford Co.... Read More

School Threat Arrest, Traffic Crackdowns & Winter Storm Preparations | Jan. 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man is arrested after online threats targeting a Rutherford.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Push Controversial Bills, Deadly Crash & Major Winter Storm Looms | Jan. 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers debate House Bill 809, which would limit lawsuits ov.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Named Officer of the Year After Rescuing Injured Dog

Jan 20, 2026 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by VFW Post 4575 Smith–Rogers&nda.... Read More

Winter Weather Threat, High Childbirth Costs, Historic Building Plans & Heroic Fire Rescue | Jan. 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee prepare for a sharp drop in.... Read More

Rutherford County Bar Scam, Red Light Crackdown, and Community Honors | Jan. 19, 2025

Jan 19, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 19, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County authorities warn local businesses after a bar loses more.... Read More

AI Traffic Signals, Verizon Outage Aftermath & High-Profile Court Rulings | Jan. 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro announces plans to launch a $6.2 million AI-powered traffic si.... Read More

Rutherford County Crime Alert, Silver Alert Issued, Business Scam Warnings & Community Honors | Jan. 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three wom.... Read More

High-Speed Chase Ends in Federal Prison, Smyrna Standout Honored, and Buc-ee’s Rising | Jan. 12, 2026

Jan 12, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A violent high-speed chase that began near Nissan Stadium and raced through.... Read More

Rutherford County Mourns Loss of Liz McPhee, Landfill Lawsuit Continues, and Community Changes Ahead | Jan. 9, 2026

Jan 09, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University and the broader community are mourning the.... Read More

MTSU First Lady Liz McPhee Passes Away

Jan 08, 2026 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Elizabeth “Liz” McPhee, the longtime First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University and wife of President Sidney A. McPhee, passed aw.... Read More

Flu Surge Hits Rutherford County, Hospital Leadership Update, and Statewide Policy Debates | Jan. 7, 2026

Jan 07, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Flu activity surges across Rutherford County as Tennessee reaches the CDC.... Read More