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Who’s Running in Tuesday’s Election? Gun Store Burglary & Coach Mack Hawks Retires | May 4, 2026

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

Monday, May 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate a smash-and-grab burglary at Black Frog Arms and Range, where suspe.... Read More

Oakland High Baseball Coach Mack Hawks Retires After 37 Seasons

May 01, 2026 at 06:46 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An era of Oakland High School baseball is coming to an end. Longtime head coach Mack Hawks officially announced his retirement this week after 37.... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County: Steak & Burger Event & Youth Success

May 01, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County are gearing up for a massive summer, headlined by the highly anticipated Steak & Burger event and a mystery celebrity guest a.... Read More

Tennessee Legislative Session 2026: School Vouchers, State Budget, and Infrastructure Updates

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:21 am by Producer

Tennessee’s $58.3 billion state budget is officially locked in, but the real story lies in the eleventh-hour compromises that defined the 2026 legislative session. .... Read More

Child Advocacy Center: 2026 Walk for Children Recap & HOPS Half Marathon Announcement

Apr 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm by Producer

The Rutherford County community recently gathered in record-breaking numbers to champion the safety and well-being of local youth at the annual Child Advocacy Center (CAC) W.... Read More

From 1,800 to 8,000 Square Feet: The Massive Move Changing Child Advocacy in Middle Tennessee

Apr 23, 2026 at 11:18 am by Producer

Child Advocacy Center expansion is transforming how Middle Tennessee protects its most vulnerable citizens. This episode dives into the major acquisition of Dr. Garner’s.... Read More

Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays Near Smyrna High School

Apr 22, 2026 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A serious single-vehicle crash near Smyrna High School snarled traffic for travelers this (Wednesday) morning. The accident occurred on Lee Victory Park.... Read More

Murfreesboro Non-Profit Hosts Baking Event to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (Listen to Interview)

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO-TN - A local non-profit organization is preparing to host a community event this Thursday evening to support women transitioning out of difficult life circumstanc.... Read More

Remembering Avent Lane: Bluegrass, Jazz, and Music Legacy in Murfreesboro

Apr 17, 2026 at 10:36 am by Producer

Avent Lane was more than just a musician; he was a "technology guru" and a "music buddy" who mastered everything from orchestral arrangements to raw, honky-tonk rock and rol.... Read More

Rutherford County Budget & Leadership Strategy with Mayor Joe Carr

Apr 16, 2026 at 10:32 am by Producer

Rutherford County is officially the fastest-growing county in Tennessee, approaching a population of 400,000 and a staggering $1 billion budget. In this deep dive, Mayor Joe.... Read More

IMPORTANT Podcast for Parents: The Cell Phone Gateway and how Predators Target Rutherford County Youth

Apr 16, 2026 at 02:13 am by WGNS News

PARENTS - This is a MUST LISTEN TO PODCAST: In this sobering but essential episode of the Action Line, WGNS host Scott Walker sits down with Detectives Jeremy Murdoch and Jeff.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Update: Dr. Jimmy Sullivan on Academic Growth and New High School Construction

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

Rutherford County Schools is now the highest-performing district in Tennessee for academic growth, surpassing even Williamson County. Dr. Jimmy Sullivan, Director of Schools.... Read More

Helping Adults with Disabilities: Workforce Development & Empowerment in Rutherford County

Apr 07, 2026 at 10:30 am by Producer

Rutherford County's workforce is evolving as local nonprofits bridge the gap for adults with disabilities and those re-entering the community after incarceration. Jody Power.... Read More

Siegel Names Veteran Lynus Martin as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 24, 2026 at 04:42 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Siegel High School is entering a new era on the hardwood as administrators officially introduced Lynus Martin as the new Head Boys Basketbal.... Read More

Commissioner Craig Harris joins hosts Wayne Blair & Rick Hall

Mar 24, 2026 at 10:31 am by Producer

Radio Broadcast Summary: The Roundtable Show (March 24, 2026) This broadcast of The Roundtable Show, hosted by Rick and Wayne on WGNS Radio, featured an in-depth conversati.... Read More

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Speak Up Be Safe Program & CAC expansion

Mar 23, 2026 at 11:09 am by Producer

Rutherford County is turning up the volume on child safety as the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) launches its innovative "Speak Up Be Safe" curriculum. With April’s Child.... Read More

PODCAST: "Covid Babies" Are Coming: RCS Urges Early Kindergarten Registration for April

Mar 19, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Rutherford County Schools (RCS) spokesperson James Evans and Elementary Education Coordinator Anne Haley joined WGNS Action Line to discuss pressing district matt.... Read More

250 "Acts of Science" - Local Library System Launches Science Initiative Ahead of U.S. Semiquincentennial

Mar 18, 2026 at 12:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Library System is set to launch a new national literacy and STEM initiative, "Science Across America," designed to engage the.... Read More

Podcast - High-Tech Literacy: Inside the Rutherford County Library System

Mar 18, 2026 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: Join host Scott Walker on WGNS Radio’s Action Line for an insightful exploration into the past, present, and future of the Rutherford County Library System. In.... Read More

The Recycled Minute, Rocky the Raccoon Talks About Keeping it Clean

Mar 05, 2026 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

Rocky the Raccoon returns for another fun “Recycled Minute” from RecycleRightTN.com! In this episode, Rocky reminds listeners that recycling the right way helps ke.... Read More