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Fall Colors Explode Across Murfreesboro's Historic District

Nov 07, 2026 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold are exploding across Murfreesboro's historic district as autumn reaches its peak in Rutherford County..... Read More

More Than Half-Million Tennesseans Paid $2.4 Billion in Self-Employment Taxes

Nov 07, 2026 at 02:04 pm by WGNS News

  TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Tennessee's entrepreneurs, freelancers, independent contractors, and small business owners are paying some of the highest self-employment taxes in.... Read More

Motorcycle Collides with SUV on Shelbyville Pike Near MMC South in Murfreesboro

Nov 07, 2026 at 01:16 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) – A serious motorcycle crash late Friday night sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The accident occurred arou.... Read More

Katie Turner Repeats as Read to Succeed Champion and is "Queen Bee"!

Nov 07, 2026 at 08:07 am by WGNS News

  MUJRFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A night of spelling, laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit unfolded Friday (11/6/2026) evening at The Fountains at Gateway.... Read More

Deadly Early Saturday Morning Crash Closed Eastbound I-24 (THP and citizen pulled person from burning vehicle)

Nov 07, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – A deadly two-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 brought eastbound traffic to a standstill for several hours early Saturday morning near the Medical.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Upsets, Blackburn’s Plans, $10M Road Safety Grant & Freeze Warning | Nov. 6, 2026

Nov 06, 2026 at 04:30 am

Friday, November 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Sees Major Election Upsets (0:14): Democrat Victoria Broderick narrowly de.... Read More

Rob Mitchell Announces 2027 Bid for Tennessee Comptroller

Nov 05, 2026 at 09:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Longtime Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell wants to take his local government experience to Capitol Hill. Mitchell launched an acti.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Donna Barrett Joins Blackburn Transition Team

Nov 05, 2026 at 08:04 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Former Murfreesboro state representative Donna Barrett will help guide Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn's incoming administration as a member of the n.... Read More

From Last Place to Nationals: Motlow State Runners Complete Remarkable Turnaround

Nov 05, 2026 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - The first season of cross country competition at Motlow State Community College has turned into a historic one. The Motlow Bucks are headed to the 2026.... Read More

Frost Threaten Rutherford County Crops and Gardens This Weekend & Drought Update

Nov 05, 2026 at 03:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (RWX) - Freezing conditions and widespread frost will sweep across Rutherford County early next week as cold air settles over Middle Tennessee. Rutherfor.... Read More

Cliff and Jane Sharp Leave Lasting Legacy in Rutherford County

Nov 05, 2026 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - For nearly three decades, Greenhouse Ministries has been a place where struggling families in Rutherford County could f.... Read More

Riverdale & MTCS Football Players Secure Mr. Football Semifinal Honors

Nov 05, 2026 at 10:57 am by Primetime Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three Murfreesboro student-athletes secured spots among the fifty statewide semifinalists for the 2026 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards this week.... Read More

Texas Woman Arrested After Nashville Man Loses $1,275 in Alleged Jail Bond Scam

Nov 05, 2026 at 09:44 am

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A months-long investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department's Fraud Unit has resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old Texas woman accuse.... Read More

More Than 26,000 Crashes in Five Years: Murfreesboro Receives Millions for Roadway Safety Improvements

Nov 05, 2026 at 07:47 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - More than $10.3 million in roadway safety improvements are planned for Murfreesboro following the announcement of a major federal grant a.... Read More

Faith Over Fear: Smyrna's Marty Luffman Shares a Journey of Survival, Hope and Determination

Nov 05, 2026 at 04:57 am by WGNSRadio

  SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - For 52 years, Marty Luffman has been a familiar face in Smyrna as a State Farm agent, local historian, storyteller and.... Read More

America 250 Adds Special Meaning to Veterans Day on Murfreesboro Square 11/11 at 11

Nov 05, 2026 at 04:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - This year's Veterans Day ceremony on Murfreesboro's historic square will be unlike any before it, blending local history, patriotic remembrance, and.... Read More

YMCA Underwater Camera Controversy, I-24 Toll Lane Meetings & K9 Wiley Retires | Nov. 4, 2026

Nov 04, 2026 at 04:30 am

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: - YMCA Underwater Camera Controversy: A Rutherford County father says he was banned from the.... Read More

Tennessee Voters Overwhelmingly Approve All Three Constitutional Amendments

Nov 03, 2026 at 11:35 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Voters across Tennessee reshaped the state constitution on Tuesday (November 3rd), approving three statewide ballot measures by overwhelming supermaj.... Read More

Tennessee Elects First Female Governor as Blackburn Wins State While Rutherford County Backs Green

Nov 03, 2026 at 11:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Republican Marsha Blackburn won election Tuesday (November 3rd) as the first female governor in Tennessee history, securing a statewide victor.... Read More

Victoria Broderick Flips Tennessee Fourth Congressional District In Stunning Upset Over DesJarlais

Nov 03, 2026 at 11:16 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - In a major political upset, Democrat Victoria Broderick toppled eight-term Republican incumbent Scott DesJarlais on Tuesday (November 3rd) after a.... Read More
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