WGNS News

Arson Arrest in Murfreesboro, Lebanon Square Renovations & Severe Weather Awareness Week | Feb. 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • A weekend structure fire on Lofton Road in Murfreesboro is under inves.... Read More

Lascassas Man Charged with Arson Following Residential Blaze on Lofton Road

Feb 16, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A local man is behind bars following a weekend fire investigation that led to a physical confrontation with law enforcement. Emergency unit.... Read More

Severe Weather Awareness Week | Spring Storm Season Approaches

Feb 16, 2026 at 04:11 pm by Rutherford Weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — State emergency managers and meteorologists are calling on residents to bolster their storm readiness as the region enters its most volatile we.... 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 County Murder Case Nears Court Date, Landfill Expansion Debate Intensifies, and Community Loss Remembered | Feb. 10, 2026

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro homicide investigation moves closer to resolution as Clint.... 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

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

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 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

Murfreesboro Man Jailed After Chilling Online Threats Target Local School

Jan 22, 2026 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro man is in custody after allegedly posting online threats of violence directed at a local school, authorities said. Police id.... 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

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 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

Rutherford County Safety Concerns, School Choice Week, New Jail Mandate & Downtown Murfreesboro Changes | Dec. 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

how Notes – Monday, December 29, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A new national report ranks Tennessee fifth in the nation for home abductio.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Fire Leaves Murfreesboro Home Uninhabitable, New Tennessee Laws Take Effect, and Landfill Lawsuit Escalates | Dec. 26, 2025

Dec 26, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, December 26, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro home on Elliott Drive is left uninhabitable after a Tuesday.... Read More

UPDATE: La Vergne Police Identify Victim in December Fatal Shooting; Three Suspects Face Murder Charges

Dec 22, 2025 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne police have identified the victim in a deadly shooting that occurred earlier this month as Andres Olea Perez. Perez, 23, was killed during.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford County Crashes, Holiday DUI Crackdown, and Major Trafficking Case | Dec. 22, 2025

Dec 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police respond to two serious crashes Sunday afternoon, inclu.... Read More