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Rutherford County Early Voting Numbers Up Over 2022 But Total Turnout Remains Low

Apr 30, 2026 at 09:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County election officials are seeing more interest in the local primary, though overall turnout remains a small fraction of the populat.... Read More

Trial Delayed in Child Abuse Case, Murfreesboro Singer Hits American Idol Top 5 & $5K Scam Warning | Apr. 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A high-profile Rutherford County trial involving Benjamin and Chantel Garlic—facing 20.... Read More

Severe Weather Threat, Low Early Voting Turnout & Arrests in Armed Robbery Case | Apr. 27, 2026

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

Monday, April 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County braces for a multi-day severe weather threat, with damaging winds expected ove.... Read More

Election Participation Sluggish as Primary Window Closes

Apr 25, 2026 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Election officials are reporting a slow start for the May 5th primary as the early voting period reaches its final days. Through this past Sa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Ramona Thomas Named STARS Award Recipient for Years of Quiet Service and Community Impact

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Officer Ramona Thomas with a STARS award on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for her.... Read More

AI Child Exploitation Case Shocks TN, Vape Shop Ban Debate & MTSU Boost | Apr. 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A troubling Nashville investigation highlights the misuse of artificial intelligence, as a 47.... Read More

Bus Driver Faces 41 Charges, Plan Rutherford Vote Splits Leaders & Robocall Crackdown Expands | Apr. 20, 2026

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

Monday, April 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County school bus driver Troy Hardin remains jailed ahead of a summer court ap.... Read More

TSSAA Rule Changes, Social Media Child Protections & La Vergne Armed Robbery | Apr. 15, 2026

Apr 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major changes approved by the TSSAA could reshape high school athletics, including updated tr.... Read More

Selective Service Shakeup, Local Crime Arrest, and School Bus Crash Scare | Apr. 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major federal change will automatically register men ages 18–25 for Selective Service star.... Read More

Landfill Lawsuit, Traffic Plan Talks & School Sports Bill Debate | Apr. 8, 2026

Apr 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents file a class-action lawsuit against BFI Waste Systems over ongoing odor.... Read More

Rutherford Library Shakeup, Lake Rescue, Gas Price Surge & Scam Alerts | Apr. 7, 2026

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

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Library System enters a tense transition phase following the firing of Directo.... Read More

Downtown Breakthrough, Crime Alerts & Tax Surprises Shake Rutherford County | Apr. 6, 2026

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

Monday, April 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro’s long-awaited Town Creek “daylighting” project takes visible shap.... Read More

School Voucher Debate, Lottery Revenue Drop & Murfreesboro Developments | Apr. 3, 2026

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

Friday, April 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers scale back a proposed expansion of the state’s school voucher program,.... Read More

Blue Pinwheels Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rutherford County

Apr 02, 2026 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Blue pinwheels now spinning outside the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office serve as a visible reminder of a serious mission: protecting child.... Read More

Rutherford Schools Face $492M Crisis, Library Controversy Erupts & Drought Concerns Grow | Mar. 31, 2026

Mar 31, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools confront nearly $500 million in facility needs, with aging HVAC syste.... Read More

School Funding Debate, Smyrna Growth & Public Safety Incidents | March 27, 2026

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

Friday, March 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Health inspection scores reveal several low ratings across Rutherford County, including multiple M.... Read More

MTSU Coaching Shakeup, Siegel High Updates & Statewide Policy Debates | Mar. 25, 2026

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

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University names Matt Insull as the next women’s basketball head.... Read More

Library Controversy Escalates, Murder Arrest Made, & Major Drug Bust in La Vergne | Mar. 23, 2026

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

Monday, March 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions rise in Rutherford County as Library Director Lou Anne James faces possible termi.... Read More

Lt. Governor Appoints Murfreesboro’s Kelly Rollins to State Board of Education

Mar 23, 2026 at 02:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Lt. Governor Randy McNally has appointed Kelly G. Rollins of Murfreesboro to serve on the Tennessee State Board of Education, the governing body re.... Read More

MTSU Honors Soil Science Professor with Prestigious Teaching Award

Mar 22, 2026 at 02:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University associate professor of soil science Samuel Haruna has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Jo.... Read More