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The Dark Reality of Online Blackmail and How Predators Trap Teenage Boys and Girls in "Sextortion" Scheme

Aug 06, 2026 at 03:41 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - That was Detective Austin Wortman with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. The nationwide uptick in “sextortion” c.... Read More

MTSU Expands Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans Center in Murfreesboro

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is expanding its support for military service members and their families across Rutherford County and bey.... Read More

United Way Collects Record 65,000 School Supplies for Local Students

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local students are heading back to class with the tools they need to succeed thanks to a record-breaking community drive. United Way of South Cent.... Read More

County Public Works Committee Votes for Six-Month Data Center Moratorium

Aug 05, 2026 at 07:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County leaders are stepping in to regulate commercial data centers before developers expand projects into rural communities. The Ruthe.... Read More

Rockvale High Football Penalized by TSSAA Following Scrimmage Altercation

Aug 05, 2026 at 03:11 pm by Primetime Sports

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The TSSAA has extended Rockvale High School’s football probation through the 2027-2028 school year following an altercation that broke out.... Read More

Former MTSU Baseball Head Coach Jim Toman Dies at 64

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:45 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Former Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) head baseball coach Jim Toman passed away on Monday (August 4th), due to complications from brain.... Read More

Legendary Rutherford County High School Baseball Coach Buddy Powers Passes Away

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:37 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Legendary high school baseball coach Buddy Powers passed away on Monday (August 4th), at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. Powers bui.... Read More

MFRD Promotions, Election Day Preview, Wildfire Relief & Papa Murphy’s Closures | Aug. 5, 2026

Aug 05, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department promotes 11 employees to leadership and specialty roles f.... Read More

Hope: Healing Emergency Responders who Save Those in Near Fatal Accidents, Investigate Murder | To Real Life Addiction on the Street that Hides Underlying Trauma

Aug 05, 2026 at 02:32 am

PODCAST (Above) - This 30-minute WGNS podcast could change the way you think, reshape your outlook and alter how you view hope—or perhaps strengthen your desire to build.... Read More

Heart of Tennessee Red Cross Responders Deploy to Major Spokane Wildfires

Aug 04, 2026 at 07:41 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three local volunteers from the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross are currently deployed on a two-week mission to Washington St.... Read More

Papa Murphy's Appears to Close Middle Tennessee Stores Amid Corporate Restructuring

Aug 04, 2026 at 07:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Take-and-bake pizza chain Papa Murphy’s appears to have pulled out of Middle Tennessee completely as storefronts across the region go dark..... Read More

Tuesday PM: DUI Arrest Made at Scene, One Person Hospitalized

Aug 04, 2026 at 06:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A six‑vehicle crash snarled Memorial Boulevard traffic at 5:04PM Tuesday afternoon (8/4/2026). A DUI arrest was made and one person was hospital.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Promotes 11 Personnel to Leadership and Specialty Roles

Aug 04, 2026 at 05:08 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is pleased to announce the promotion of 11 personnel to leadership and specialty positions. The promot.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Target AI Misconduct in Schools After Teacher Firing | Aug. 4, 2026

Aug 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers consider stronger student protections as artificial intelligence creates ne.... Read More

Former Smyrna Taylor Farms Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged $32 Million Fraud Scheme

Aug 03, 2026 at 08:17 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal court documents accuse a former Smyrna executive of stealing over $32 million from Taylor Farms Tennessee in a multi-year fraud scheme. Taylor.... Read More

Murfreesboro National Night Out 2026: Free Family Event Tuesday at Patterson Park

Aug 03, 2026 at 07:57 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Police Department invites families across the city to come out on Tuesday (August 4th) and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and com.... Read More

Murfreesboro Maple Street Biscuit Company Changing to Biscuit Belly in 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big changes are coming to a popular Rutherford County breakfast spot. Cracker Barrel is officially parting ways with the Maple Street Biscuit Comp.... Read More

Jail Contraband Seized, Infant Safety Concerns & Water System Cybersecurity | Aug. 3, 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County deputies recover Suboxone and other contraband during a jail cell search, incl.... Read More

Rutherford County To Hosts Recovery Court Building Dedication in Murfreesboro

Aug 02, 2026 at 10:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Government cordially invites the community to attend a building dedication ceremony for the new Recovery Court facility. Officia.... Read More

MTSU Brought nearly 60 CAP Cadets from 31 States to Rutherford County

Aug 01, 2026 at 12:23 pm by WGNS News

above photo by Jimmy Hart MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County played host to some of the nation’s brightest young minds this summer as almost 60 Civil Air Patro.... Read More

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