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MTSU Scooter Theft Ring Busted, Scam Costs Resident $40K, and Local Teams Advance to State | Mar. 9, 2026

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

Monday, March 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Scooter theft suspects arrested at MTSU: Campus police recover nine stolen electric scooters afte.... Read More

TSSAA Puts Blackman & Riverdale on Probation, DUI Concerns Rise, GLP-1 Poison Calls Surge | March 3, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two Rutherford County football powerhouses — Blackman and Riverdale — are placed on.... Read More

School Bus Age Proposal, New Veterans Park Progress & LTA Depot Closing | Feb. 27, 2026

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

Friday, February 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna and State Senator Janiece Bowling introduce leg.... Read More

Riverdale High Gun Arrest, Mayor’s Ethics Veto & Tennessee’s Penny Phase-Out | Feb. 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 17-year-old Riverdale High School student is charged after a concealed 9mm handgun was.... Read More

Retail Crime Arrest, 55+ Community Expansion & Abortion Bill Debate | Feb. 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • A Nashville woman accused of being a prolific shoplifter is arrested on 24 outstanding.... Read More

Rutherford School Bus Disruptions, Local Sports Legends Headed to Hall of Fame & Supreme Court Tariff Ruling | Feb. 23, 2026

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

Monday, February 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • Transportation turmoil across Rutherford County after roughly 40 school buses are sideli.... Read More

Human Trafficking Arrest, ICE Facility Confusion & Chinwag Restaurant Announcement | Feb. 18, 2026

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

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A two-day undercover human trafficking operation in Murfreesboro leads to the arrest of 24-year-old Jefferson Gomez on a.... Read More

Human Trafficking Arrest, ICE Facility Reversal & New Murfreesboro Restaurant Announced | Feb. 18, 2026

Feb 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A two-day undercover human trafficking operation in Murfreesboro leads.... Read More

Flu Cases Rise, Overdose Crisis Deepens, & Multi-State Recalls Impact TN | Feb. 16, 2026

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

Show Notes – Monday, February 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Flu activity climbs across Rutherford County as the Nashville-Murfreesboro.... Read More

TBI Arrest, Vape Shop Theft, Landfill Ruling & Fresh Food Tax Cut Proposal | Feb. 13, 2026

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

Show Notes – Friday, February 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrests 39-year-old Jamal Ewing in M.... Read More

Rutherford BOE Extends Sullivan to 2030, Landfill Expansion Halted & New Homeless Relocation Bill Proposed | Feb. 11, 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Rutherford County Board of Education voted 4-3 to extend Director J.... Read More

Rutherford County Mourns Loss of Longtime Dispatcher Aaron Cope, the ‘Calm Voice in the Chaos’

Feb 09, 2026 at 04:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a foundational member of their team. Former dispatcher Aaron Cope, a 26-.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

Rutherford County Announces $4.5M Opioid Abatement Grant Opportunities; Applications Now Open

Feb 05, 2026 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - As Rutherford County grapples with a sharp rise in opioid-related tragedies, local officials are putting millions of dollars into action.... Read More

Honoring Legacies and Looking Ahead: Murfreesboro City Schools Updates with Lisa Trail

Jan 19, 2026 at 11:01 am by Producer

In this episode, host Bryan Barrett sits down with Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools to discuss two major upcoming deadlines that parents and community members won't.... Read More

State Slams Rutherford Property Assessments--Thousands May Owe or Be Owed in Tax Shakeup

Oct 20, 2025 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County property owners may soon be checking their mailboxes for unexpected tax bills—or refunds—after Tenn.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Stays with Injured Dog, Shares His Lunch in Touching Act of Compassion

Oct 05, 2025 at 09:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro police officer is being recognized for an act of compassion that turned a routine animal call into a powerful reminder of emp.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams join host Dr. Bill Kraus

Jul 24, 2025 at 10:11 am by Producer

Child Advocacy Center Interviews Key to Investigating Child Sexual Abuse, Say Detectives

Jun 17, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Forensic interviews conducted at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) are a vital first step in both protecting children and building criminal ca.... Read More

New turf installation complete at MTSU's Floyd Stadium ahead of 2025 football season

Jun 09, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University has completed a major upgrade to Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, just in time for the upcoming football sea.... Read More