Rutherford County News

Two Injured in Targeted Shooting at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro

Sep 14, 2025 at 05:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Release from MPD) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit arrested a man accused of opening fire i.... Read More

Sen. Blackburn Votes to Block Epstein Files Amendment Amid Ongoing Transparency Push

Sep 14, 2025 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), long an advocate for public transparency surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities, joined.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Immigration Protest, Opioid Study, Housing Trends & MTSU Fallout | Sept. 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Friday, September 12, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Demonstrators filled the Murfreesboro courthouse square protesting Ruth.... Read More

Smoke Odor Prompts Early-Morning Evacuation at Jackson’s Station in La Vergne

Sep 11, 2025 at 01:59 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The smell of smoke was heavy in the air at Jackson’s Station early Thursday as the La Vergne Fire Rescue Department evacuated the apartment comp.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: MTSU Expands Board & Programs, Smyrna Drug Bust, Sheriff Fitzhugh to Retire | Sept. 10, 2025

Sep 10, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Wednesday, September 10, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU Updates: The Board of Trustees welcomes three new members, re-e.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Tennessee AG Rejects Sanctuary Law, Murfreesboro Crime Updates & Tennessee Ranks Among Unhappiest States | Sept. 9, 2025

Sep 09, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Tuesday, September 9, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti declines to defend a contr.... Read More

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Will Retire, Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026

Sep 08, 2025 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh announced he will retire next August and not pursue another four-year term in 2026. “It has been th.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Mental Health Scholarships, Local Crime Updates & Community Tributes | Sept. 8, 2025

Sep 08, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Monday, September 8, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee relaunches the Pathways Behavioral Health Scholarship, offerin.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Smithville Arrest, Ogles’ Guard Call, Medical Debt Reform & More | Sept. 5, 2025

Sep 05, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Friday, September 5, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smithville man arrested for secretly recording individuals in a Walmart.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Declining Kindergarten Enrollment, Tennessee Crime Debate, and Cat Fiend Café’s Community Comeback | Sept. 3, 2025

Sep 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup News Podcast In Today’s Episode: ? Schools & Enrollment: Rutherford County and Murfre.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Fireworks Debate, Nashville Tunnel Project & Sheriff’s ICE Agreement | Sept. 2, 2025

Sep 02, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: La Vergne Fireworks Debate – City leaders weigh extending the dis.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: MTSU Self-Defense Course, Safer Roads, Panhandling Initiative & More | Sept. 1, 2025

Sep 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Monday, September 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU empowers women with a free self-defense course in rape aggression d.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Immigration Debate, I-24 Armed Robbery, MTSU Expansion & More | Aug. 27, 2025

Aug 27, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Wednesday, August 27, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents voice opposition to the Sheriff’s Office p.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Court Ruling on Guns, Blackburn’s Tax Bill, Labor Day Closures & More | Aug. 26, 2025

Aug 25, 2025 at 08:20 pm by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major Tennessee court ruling strikes down two gun regulations, paving the.... Read More

Education Funding Gaps, Local Tragedies, Child Welfare Concerns & Football Season Kickoff | Aug. 25, 2025

Aug 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

? Show Notes – Monday, August 25, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Education Funding Divide: Tennessee public school students will receive le.... Read More

Rutherford County Crash Ends Search for Missing Man Reported Days Earlier

Aug 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has learned of a sad ending to a missing person case that came to a close on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Friends and family.... Read More

Property Assessments, Growth & Taxes: A Conversation with Rob Mitchell | Aug. 21, 2025

Aug 21, 2025 at 10:22 am by Producer

In Today’s Episode of the WGNS Roundtable: Dr. Bill Kraus sits down with Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell. Discussion on how property assessmen.... 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

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Local Voices, Lifelong Impact: Tennessee Broadcasters Celebrated at Country Music Hall of Fame

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:52 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - It was a night of heartfelt applause, shared memories, and well-earned recognition as the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters hosted its 2025 Excellence in B.... Read More