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12-9 Vote Sends PlanRutherford Back to Planning Committee to allow 2 Homes/Acre instead of 1 Home/Acre

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS Radio) - Tensions mounted during Thursday (1/22/2026) night’s Rutherford County Commission meeting. The mood was volatile as commissioners pushed.... Read More

Rev. Martha Touchton Named 2026 Excellence in Education Honoree

Jan 23, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS NEWS) - The City Schools Foundation has announced that Rev. Martha Touchton will be honored with the 2026 Excellence in Education Award, a recognition.... Read More

Judge’s Ruling Reportedly Paves the Way for Vanderbilt Rutherford Hospital

Jan 23, 2026 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - After years of legal back‑and‑forth, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has reportedly secured the go‑ahead to build Vanderbilt Rutherford Hos.... Read More

Whistleblower Allegations and Book Removal Votes Put Rutherford County Libraries in Spotlight

Jan 23, 2026 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Allegations of misconduct, whistleblower protections, and looming policy changes have placed the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) under inte.... Read More

Murfreesboro Senator Reeves Helps Steer State’s Energy Future

Jan 23, 2026 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS News) - State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro brought a distinctly local presence to a statewide conversation this week as the Senate Energy, Agr.... Read More

School Threat Arrest, Traffic Crackdowns & Winter Storm Preparations | Jan. 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man is arrested after online threats targeting a Rutherford.... Read More

Fake Deputies and Fake Fundraisers - Scammers Target Rutherford County

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

Here is a clean, accurate news article with a light touch of humor, followed by titles and SEO keywords, as requested. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford Count.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Honors First Class of Legacy Recognition Recipients

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro paused Thursday (1/22/2026) evening to honor the people who helped build the city we know today. Ten retired City of Murfreesboro e.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Jailed After Chilling Online Threats Target Local School

Jan 22, 2026 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro man is in custody after allegedly posting online threats of violence directed at a local school, authorities said. Police id.... Read More

Inclement Weather Pushes MTSU Classes and Operations Online Monday

Jan 22, 2026 at 06:45 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Due to the forecast of severe winter weather conditions this weekend, Middle Tennessee State University will transition to remote.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for "Major Winter Storm" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 22, 2026 at 06:28 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Residents of Rutherford County are being urged to prepare for a significant and dangerous winter weather event moving into Middle.... Read More

Snow Patrol | Your Central Source for Winter Closings, Delays, and Service Disruptions

Jan 22, 2026 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department Indoor Facilities CLOSED St. Clair Senior Center (325 St. Clair St., Murfreesboro) is CLOSED Sat.... Read More

From Texas to Maine, a Weather Beast Forms—Rutherford Prepares

Jan 22, 2026 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Weather forecasters—from the national desks to our local Middle Tennessee meteorologists—are unusually united this week, and that.... Read More

Undercover Operation Leads to Prostitution Arrests at Nolensville Pike Spa

Jan 22, 2026 at 01:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An undercover investigation into complaints and tips regarding suspected illegal activity at 66 Spa on Nolensville Pike resulted in arrests and the ex.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Preparedness as Temperatures Plunge

Jan 22, 2026 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNSNews) - A possibility of ice and snow are forecast to settled hard over Rutherford County. This weekend’s brutal forecast is reminding every.... Read More

Winter Weather Prompts AAA Safety Warning for Drivers Across the State

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With snow and ice in the forecast for large portions of the state, AAA – The Auto Club Group urges drivers to take proactive steps to stay safe.... Read More

“Decades of Hope” Event Aims to Raise Awareness as Cancer Rates Remain High in Tennessee

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As cancer continues to impact thousands of families across Tennessee each year, local advocates in Rutherford County are working to raise awarene.... Read More

Third ATM Ram-and-Grab in Rutherford County Over the Past 18 Months Remains Under Investigation in LaVergne

Jan 21, 2026 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department continues to investigate a weekend business burglary that marks the third ATM-related ram-and-grab theft repo.... Read More

Weather Concerns Spark Schedule Change for MTSU Women’s Basketball Liberty Matchup

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Officials have announced that the upcoming women’s basketball game against Liberty has been rescheduled due to a forecast of inclement.... Read More
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Major Winter Storm Update: Rutherford County in the "Battle Zone" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:38 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) – Forecast confidence is nearly absolute for a major winter storm moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend. Ruther.... Read More