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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

Murfreesboro Educator Named Regional Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist

May 14, 2026 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Murfreesboro teacher is in the running for a major state honor. Murfreesboro City Schools announced that Ms. Amy Jackson is a semi-finalist for.... Read More

Stones River Scouts Bring 1864 Base Ball to Oaklands Mansion

May 14, 2026 at 03:17 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The crack of the bat and the cheers of the crowd will sound a little different at Oaklands Mansion this summer. The Tennessee Association of Vinta.... Read More

Murfreesboro Honors Fallen Heroes at Stones River National Cemetery

May 14, 2026 at 03:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Stones River National Battlefield is inviting the Rutherford County community to remember the fallen during a series of events from May 23rd-26th..... Read More

SRM Honored at Salvation Army’s “Beyond the Bells” Luncheon

May 14, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Salvation Army’s annual “Beyond the Bells” luncheon brought a full room together Thursday (5/14/2026) at The View at Fountains,.... Read More

La Vergne Police Seize Machine Gun and Cocaine After High-Speed Pursuit

May 14, 2026 at 01:24 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Local law enforcement apprehended two individuals following a dangerous high-speed chase that resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms and a.... Read More

Opinion: Tennessee’s Next Governor Could Reshape the Future of Education

May 14, 2026 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

OPINION (Submitted by JC Bowman, Executive Director & CEO of Professional Educators of Tennessee) -  I interviewed the top candidates for Tennessee's next govern.... Read More

New Traffic Signal Goes Live Next Week at John Bragg Highway

May 13, 2026 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local commuters will soon see a green light at a busy intersection on the east side of town. City traffic engineers confirm the new signal at John.... Read More