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Dr. Larry Burriss Commentary: The Media’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

May 19, 2026 at 09:03 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Sixty-five years after the Freedom Riders challenged segregation in the Deep South, their story still serves as a reminder of the vital role journalism plays in ex.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Outside North Lowry Street Tattoo Shop

May 19, 2026 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Detectives with the Smyrna Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that reportedly occurred Wednesday outside a local business following an argu.... Read More

Gas Leak Causes Major Traffic Delays Near I-24 and Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro

May 19, 2026 at 07:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Traffic is backed up in Murfreesboro after utility crews struck a gas line near a major intersection. Emergency personnel rushed to the scene near.... Read More

Discovery School Students Bring Little Free Libraries to Murfreesboro Transit Stops

May 19, 2026 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Inspired by the idea of two Murfreesboro public services joining together to expand literacy through greater access to books, third-grade students at Dis.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle Crash on SE Broad Street

May 19, 2026 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating a serious wreck that halted Tuesday morning traffic. Authorities sa.... Read More

No Relief for Murfreesboro Man Convicted in 2019 Stabbing Death of Wife

May 19, 2026 at 06:59 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County post-conviction court decision has been upheld following a challenge by a man convicted of killing his wife in 20.... Read More

Central Magnet Leadership Change, Memorial Day Flags, Eagleville Turf Upgrades & Local Gas Prices | May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dr. John Ash is stepping down after nearly 17 years as principal of Central Magnet School to beco.... Read More

Central Magnet Principal Dr. John Ash Steps Down to Lead Smith County Schools

May 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A major leadership change is coming to one of Rutherford County’s top schools. Dr. John Ash is stepping down as principal of Central Magnet.... Read More

Eagleville School Breaks Ground on New Synthetic Turf Fields

May 18, 2026 at 06:57 pm by Primetime Sports

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Eagleville athletes will soon play on brand-new turf surfaces. The school officially broke ground on new synthetic turf fields for its baseball, foo.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Christian School Names New Head Baseball Coach

May 18, 2026 at 06:48 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School is turning to a proven winner to take over its baseball program. MTCS announced the hiring of Alex Huey as the n.... Read More

Murfreesboro Healing Field Set to Honor Heroes and Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial

May 18, 2026 at 06:43 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Hundreds of American flags will soon fly in Murfreesboro as the Healing Field returns for Memorial Day weekend. The Freedom Trail Foundation is h.... Read More

Southeast of Rutherford County, Police Reportedly Cracking Down on Youth Vape Access

May 18, 2026 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Law enforcement agencies in Coffee County are reportedly preparing for a major crackdown targeting businesses accused of selling vape produc.... Read More

Tennessee Fuel Prices Rise Again; Walking Suddenly Sounds Like a Plan!

May 18, 2026 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Welcome to May 2026, where gasoline prices continue behaving like they’re training for the Olympics. According to AAA, the nationw.... Read More

Resturaunt Kitchen Fire, School Funding Concerns, Patriot Drive Shooting & AI Image Case | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Saturday morning kitchen fire at Southern Still Tennessee Bar and Grill on South Church Street f.... Read More

Rutherford County Farmers Market Launches First-Ever Evening Event

May 16, 2026 at 10:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Farmers Market is opening its doors later in the day to serve local residents who work traditional daytime hours. Organizer.... Read More

Pedestrian Killed Friday Night on I-840 in Rutherford County, Interstate Shut Down for Hours

May 16, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A tragic crash involving a pedestrian forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County late Friday night (May 15, 2026) and into.... Read More

Christiana Agrivoltaics Project Blends Solar Power and Livestock Farming

May 15, 2026 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD County, Tenn. - The rolling pastures of Christiana are becoming the site of a high-tech project that could help solve one of the renewable energy industry&r.... Read More

Middle School Sports Champs, Drone-Assisted Arrest & Memorial Day Events | May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County middle school athletes close out the 2025–2026 season, with Oakland Middle.... Read More

Oakland and Stewarts Creek Win 2025-26 Middle School All Sports Trophies

May 14, 2026 at 04:34 pm by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local middle school sports have crossed the finish line for the 2025-2026 season with Oakland and Stewarts Creek Middle Schools leading the p.... Read More

UPDATE | Murfreesboro Police Use Drone to Catch Attempted Murder Suspect

May 14, 2026 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Murfreesboro Police drone pilot helped officers capture a man accused of shooting into a home with several people inside. The incident happened.... Read More