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UPDATE: MTSU to Remain in Remote Operations Jan. 27-28 due to Inclement Weather

Jan 26, 2026 at 09:35 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU will remain closed as the winter chill continues. According to the National Weather Service, an Extreme Cold War.... Read More

New Opportunities Open as Sheriff’s Office Seeks Next Generation of Deputies

Jan 26, 2026 at 07:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — For recent college graduates who have entered the workforce only to realize their first job may not be a long-term career fit, the Rutherford.... Read More

More Than 100 Shelters Open Statewide as Thousands in Tennessee Remain Without Power (Windchill Monday Night

Jan 26, 2026 at 03:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Compared to other parts of Tennessee, Rutherford County has experienced relatively few power outages during the recent snow and ice storm, a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Extends Closures as Ice Holds Its Grip

Jan 26, 2026 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro is settling in for yet another day of deep freeze, with cold days and even colder nights keeping much of the city at a standstill. Ci.... Read More

Murfreesboro Road Conditions: Sunny Skies Offer Hope, but "Treacherous" Black Ice Looms for Monday Night

Jan 26, 2026 at 02:02 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While primary routes in Murfreesboro are beginning to clear thanks to diligent city and state treatment crews, secondary roads and neighborhood s.... Read More

MTE Restoration Update: Tree Damage Causes Over 8,000 Outages; Homeowner Responsibilities Outlined

Jan 26, 2026 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) crews continue to battle widespread power outages this Monday as falling tree limbs—heavily weighed dow.... Read More

Emergency Rooms Open in Murfreesboro and Smyrna as Slip and Fall Incidents Increase

Jan 26, 2026 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While many doctors’ offices and urgent care clinics across Rutherford County are closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement wea.... Read More

TDOT Driver Walks Away Unharmed After Truck Overturns on John Bragg Highway

Jan 26, 2026 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) employee narrowly escaped injury Monday morning after their vehicle overturned on U.S. Highway 70.... Read More

Cold Weather, Staffing Shortages Impact Gas Stations as Prices Hold Steady in Middle Tennessee

Jan 26, 2026 at 07:52 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Cold temperatures and fuel prices are colliding with another issue at the pump across Middle Tennessee: staffing shortages. During a review of local ga.... Read More

Winter Storm Chaos: I-24 Shutdowns, Flood Rescues, Power Outages & Community Tragedy | Jan. 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dangerous winter weather creates major traffic disruptions in Rutherford Co.... Read More

"One of the Most Significant Events in 90 Years": MTE President Warns of Multi-Day Outages After Historic Ice Storm

Jan 25, 2026 at 08:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - As Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic "Ice Storm of 2026," Middle Tennessee Electric.... Read More

911 Service Issues for AT&T and T-Mobile Users in Murfreesboro: What to Know

Jan 25, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local emergency officials are alerting the public to a service disruption affecting two major wireless carriers that may impact emergency com.... Read More

I-24 Westbound at S. Church St. Shut Down: Icy Roads and Jackknifed Trucks

Jan 25, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - 5:45pm Report - Icy roads have brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 24 toward Nashville this afternoon. Officials have completely shut do.... Read More

Two Rescued from Rushing Floodwaters on East County Farm Road

Jan 25, 2026 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A harrowing scene ended in a narrow escape Sunday afternoon after a vehicle was swept into rushing floodwaters on East County Farm Road. At.... Read More

Murfreesboro Closes Most City Facilities Monday as Winter Weather Deepens

Jan 25, 2026 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro is gearing up for another bitterly cold day, and city leaders are taking no chances. Most City facilities — including City.... Read More
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Ice Storm Worsens Locally, MTE Warns of Rising Power Interruptions

Jan 25, 2026 at 01:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Rutherford County is now in a more dangerous phase of this arctic blast. What started as bitter cold has now shifted into a steady g.... Read More

‘Incredibly Dangerous’: Sen. Blackburn Warns of Treacherous Roads, Ongoing Cold

Jan 25, 2026 at 01:06 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS News) - As the arctic blast tightens its hold on Tennessee, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is urging residents to take the dangerous conditions seriously.... Read More

MTSU Shifts to Remote Operations Monday and Tuesday as Deep Freeze Sets In

Jan 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University is joining the long list of institutions adjusting to the brutal winter weather gripping Rutherford County..... Read More

Ice Storm Conditions – Power Outages & Safety Reminders

Jan 25, 2026 at 08:13 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn (WGNS News) – Due to ongoing ice storm conditions across the service area, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is closely monitoring the system and respon.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Shares Emergency Guidance Amid Winter Storm

Jan 24, 2026 at 05:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) = Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is urging residents to stay alert and prepared as snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures.... Read More