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UPDATE: Rutherford County Library Director Fired Over Refusal to Relocate LGBTQ+ Books (With Audio)

Apr 01, 2026 at 12:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – After exactly 120 days on the job, Luanne James was terminated as the Executive Director of the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) during a contentio.... Read More
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Quick Response from LFR Keeps Cheryl Lane Fire on Tuesday from Spreading

Mar 31, 2026 at 04:53 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne Fire Rescue crews moved fast Tuesday afternoon after a neighbor spotted a fire on Cheryl Lane and called 911. Firefighters arrived in roughl.... Read More

Suspect in Murder of La Vergne Woman Found Dead in Kentucky

Mar 31, 2026 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

(Kentucky / Middle Tennessee) — The body of 37-year-old Darrion Young, the primary suspect in the strangulation death of his girlfriend, has been discovered along the ba.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn of MORE Scammers Posing as Police Chief and DMV Officials

Mar 31, 2026 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Fraud detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are warning residents about two separate scams circulating in the area&mda.... Read More

Commentary: Why Critics of “Disney Adults” Miss the Point, by Dr. Larry Burriss (MTSU)

Mar 31, 2026 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Pushing back against critics who mock so-called “Disney adults,” arguing that enjoying hobbies—whether theme parks, collectibles, or dressing up&.... Read More
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Early‑Morning Bomb Threat at MPD Temporarily Closed N. Highland

Mar 31, 2026 at 06:38 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: It is important to note that the bomb threat has been deemed a false call at the MPD. Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS News that the "All Cle.... Read More

Board Ousts Dr. Luanne James in 8–3 Vote Amid Ongoing Fight Over Children’s Books

Mar 31, 2026 at 05:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Library System is suddenly without a director after a tense Monday night (3/30/2026) meeting ended with the firing of Dr. Lua.... Read More

Rutherford Schools Face $492M Crisis, Library Controversy Erupts & Drought Concerns Grow | Mar. 31, 2026

Mar 31, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools confront nearly $500 million in facility needs, with aging HVAC syste.... Read More

Warren County Sheriff: Drug Investigations “Never Ending” After Repeat Trafficking Arrest

Mar 30, 2026 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. — For the second time in just four months, narcotics investigators in Warren County have arrested a man accused of trafficking methamphetamine int.... Read More

Tennessee Appellate Court Denies Appeal in 2010 Wilson County Murder Case

Mar 30, 2026 at 08:18 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee appellate court has denied relief to a Wilson County man convicted in a 2010 murder and robbery, leaving his decades-long prison sentenc.... Read More

State Agriculture Grants Boost Livestock Markets Across Middle Tennessee

Mar 30, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the recipients of the Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) Livestock Market Improvement Initiative. This ini.... Read More

Why You’re Seeing Those Sleek Black License Plates in Tennessee

Mar 30, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE (WGNS) - If you’ve started spotting solid black license plates around Middle Tennessee, you’re not imagining things — and no, the state isn&rsquo.... Read More

Attorney Brett Windrow Announces Run for Tennessee House District 13

Mar 30, 2026 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — Attorney Brett Windrow has officially announced his candidacy for State House District 13 in the Tennessee General Assembly, citing economic concerns,.... Read More

World’s Largest Punk Record Collection Finds New Home at MTSU

Mar 30, 2026 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The world’s largest collection of punk records has officially arrived at Middle Tennessee State University, marking the beginning of a major.... Read More

Rutherford County Leading Majority of Counties in New Home Construction as National Housing Shortage Persists

Mar 30, 2026 at 12:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new study released by Construction Coverage is shedding light on a widening gap between housing trends in Tennessee and across the United States, a.... Read More

National Old‑time Banjo Contest Makes Its Comeback

Mar 30, 2026 at 08:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Mark your calendars, because one of Middle Tennessee’s most cherished traditions is officially on the books. Uncle Dave Macon Days and Roots.... Read More

Structure Fire Disrupts Traffic, Gas Prices Surge, and New Hands-Free Crackdown Begins | Mar. 30, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Traffic disruptions in Murfreesboro after a structure fire near Leaf Avenue and East Clark Boule.... Read More
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MFRD Battles Structure Fire Sunday Afternoon on E. Clark near Leaf Ave.

Mar 29, 2026 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Sunday (3/29/2026) afternoon brought an unexpected slowdown for drivers on the east side of Murfreesboro after a residential fire forced the closur.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Holy Week Tradition Brings Downtown Churches Together Again

Mar 29, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Holy Week has arrived, and with it comes one of Murfreesboro’s most enduring and quietly powerful traditions: downtown churches joining hands.... Read More

MFRD'S Quick Response Stops Shed Fire from Spreading on Veterans Parkway

Mar 29, 2026 at 09:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A small storage shed fire on Veterans Parkway could have turned into something much larger Saturday afternoon, but a fast response from Murfreesbor.... Read More