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Rockvale High Principal Steve Luker Announces Retirement After 35 Years In Education

May 26, 2026 at 05:50 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A staple of the Rutherford County education community is calling it a career. Rockvale High School Principal Steve Luker has announced his retirement.... Read More

Andy Roach Takes the Helm at McFadden School of Excellence

May 26, 2026 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A familiar face is taking the top leadership spot at one of Rutherford County’s most prestigious schools. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sull.... Read More

Rockvale Elementary Principal Dayna Nichols Set to Retire After 31 Years

May 26, 2026 at 05:43 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A beloved Rutherford County educator is wrapping up a career built on relationships. Rockvale Elementary School Principal Dayna Nichols is retiring af.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Releases Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial Documentary

May 26, 2026 at 05:05 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. - (WGNS) - The Town of Smyrna is reflecting on a decade of remembrance, unity, and healing with the release of a new short documentary. The film looks back at th.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Christian School Names New Volleyball Coach

May 26, 2026 at 04:53 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School is welcoming an area standout to lead its volleyball program. MTCS officials announced Tuesday that Maymie Guthr.... Read More

Riverdale Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Barry Messer Announces Retirement

May 26, 2026 at 01:03 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A pillar of the Rutherford County sports community is calling it a career. Riverdale High School athletic director and head baseball coach Barry M.... Read More

New Faces Join La Vergne Police as Department Expands Public Safety Efforts

May 26, 2026 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - In one of Rutherford County’s busiest corridors, the La Vergne Police Department marked a major milestone Friday as city l.... Read More

Tennessee Approves Major Agriculture Investments in New State Budget

May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recognizes Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for significant investments in agriculture included in the 2026.... Read More

MTSU Expands Rural Healthcare Career Pipeline with New State Grant

May 26, 2026 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

WGNS Radio Summary:  Middle Tennessee State University has received a $225,000 state grant aimed at improving healthcare access in rural Tennessee while creating new.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Make State History, MTSU Baseball Theft Investigation & Murfreesboro Growth Plans | May 25, 2026

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

Monday, May 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Stewart’s Creek softball wins its first-ever state championship with a 10-0 victory over Mar.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 9th Nationally for Heavy Legal Caseloads Driven by DUIs and Hit-and-Runs

May 24, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Volunteer State has emerged as a top-ten territory for systemic strain placed on courtroom resources by impaired driving and deadly hit-and-run collisions. A n.... Read More

Stewarts Creek and Eagleville High Schools Win 2026 TSSAA State Softball Championships

May 24, 2026 at 01:42 am by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - It was a historic weekend for Rutherford County high school sports as two local softball teams captured state titles. Stewarts Creek cru.... Read More
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Eagleville Baseball Finishes Historic Run as State Runner-Up After Tough Loss to Richland

May 22, 2026 at 10:03 pm by Primetime Sports

CHECK OUT THE PHOTO SLIDESHOWMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Eagleville baseball team wrapped up a remarkable season Friday, finishing as the TSSAA Class 1A State Runner-Up..... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes First Police Precinct, Kroger Plan Deferred & Tennessee Daylight Saving Push | May 22, 2026

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

Friday, May 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro City Council considers moving forward with the city’s first police precinct, pl.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Punch Championship Tickets in Spring Fling

May 21, 2026 at 10:30 pm by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County softball and baseball teams put on a clinic Thursday, punching three separate tickets to the TSSAA state championship games.... Read More

MTSU Renews Partnership With Middle Tennessee Scouts Council

May 21, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America, reaffirming a coll.... Read More

Bypassing the Bottleneck - Murfreesboro Approves Massive $150M Stonesbattle Parkway Gridlock Reliever

May 21, 2026 at 09:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News Summary) - Murfreesboro leaders approved a new long-term road and development plan called the Stonesbattle Parkway Corridor Plan to he.... Read More

Tennessee Officials Urge Parents to Use Free “Baby in the Back” Hangtags This Summer

May 21, 2026 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tenn. - With summer temperatures beginning to climb across Tennessee, state leaders and safety advocates are once again urging parents and caregivers to take extra prec.... Read More

Murfreesboro Pauses Massive Memorial Boulevard Kroger Expansion Over Drainage Disputes

May 21, 2026 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) - City leaders have officially paused a massive plan for a company to build a new grocery store and fueling center on Memorial Boulevard, foll.... Read More

Spring Fling Wednesday Roundup: Stewarts Creek Softball Wins on Walk-Off, Eagleville Baseball in Bracket Final and Softball Resumes Early Thursday Morning

May 20, 2026 at 10:01 pm by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - It came down to the wire on Wednesday afternoon at Starplex Field 2 as the Stewarts Creek Lady Red Hawks grabbed a thrilling 3 to 2 walk.... Read More