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Eagleville Man Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Murfreesboro

May 11, 2026 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Local authorities are investigating a tragic collision that claimed the life of an Eagleville man late Saturday night. The Murfreesboro Police Department.... Read More

Dr. Clark Blair Named New Principal of Central Magnet School

May 08, 2026 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Central Magnet School is entering a new chapter under the leadership of a veteran local educator. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced.... Read More

Rain Couldn’t Stop Murfreesboro From Welcoming Home American Idol Finalist Jordan McCullough

May 07, 2026 at 10:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Not even a relentless Middle Tennessee downpour could dampen the spirits of the thousands who gathered Wednesday to welcome home Jordan McCullou.... Read More

Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books

May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found at Rutherford County Proms, Gas Prices Spike & Stroke Survivor Inspires Hope | May 5, 2026

May 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Loaded handguns were recovered during security checks at two separate Rutherford County school pro.... 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

Rutherford County Deputy Chief Receives Top Honors from Tennessee Corrections Institute

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson was named Middle Tennessee Jail Administrator of the Year on Thursday by the Tennessee Cor.... Read More

MTSU Students are Working to Ensure Local War Heroes Receive the Trip of a Lifetime to Washington D.C., Listen to Today's Podcast for the Full Story

Apr 27, 2026 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Justine Norton, a senior advertising and public relations major; Gabe Soundara, a public rel.... 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

Remains Found in Putnam County Identified as Missing Rutherford County Man

Apr 10, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains discovered late last month in Putnam County belong to a Rutherford County man who had been missin.... Read More

Bomb Threat Panic, Suspect Found Dead & Library Firing Ignites Major Controversy | Apr. 1, 2026

Apr 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A bomb threat targeting the Murfreesboro Police Department triggers early morning road closure.... Read More

La Vergne Police Unveil New Patrol Design Featuring High School Logo

Mar 26, 2026 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The La Vergne Police Department has unveiled a new patrol vehicle design that will feature the LaVergne High School “L” logo on eve.... 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

State Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Homeless Relocations, Landfill Expansion on WGNS Action Line

Jan 30, 2026 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with state lawmakers representing Rutherford County for an in-depth and candid conversation on issues directl.... Read More

Justice, Integrity, and the Law: Judge Don Ash Joins Chip Walters | 1.21.2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 10:36 am by Producer

Join host Chip Walters on the WGNS Roundtable for an in-depth conversation with one of Tennessee's most respected legal minds, Judge Don Ash. In th.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Response, Pesticide Certification Changes & Major National Developments | Jan. 5, 2026

Jan 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 5, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews quickly contained an early-morning house fire.... Read More

From Warming Shelter to Championship Belt: Manchester Officers Meet Boxing Legend

Jan 02, 2026 at 06:22 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - What began as a routine welfare check on New Year’s Eve turned into an unforgettable encounter for Manchester Police officers and a powerful remind.... Read More

Flu Cases Surge, Transportation Investments Announced, and New Bike Safety Law Takes Effect | Dec. 30, 2025

Dec 30, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, December 30, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro doctors warn of a sharp rise in flu cases across Tennessee,.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rising Phone Thefts, Deadly I-24 Crash, Holiday Travel Pause & Tennessee Marijuana Debate | Dec. 23, 2025

Dec 23, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, December 23, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Authorities warn Rutherford County residents to stay alert as cell phone.... Read More

Deadly DeKalb County Shooting Claims Life of MTSU Professor

Dec 04, 2025 at 08:22 pm by WGNS

SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A pre-dawn shooting along Smithville Highway is under active investigation after deputies discovered an MTSU faculty member fatally wounded in.... Read More
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