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Rutherford County Tourism Director Earns Southeast Shooting Star Honor

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:37 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County tourism leader Barbara Wolke earned regional recognition for her work driving economic growth through travel and hospitalit.... Read More

TSSAA and TBR Partner to Offer College Pathways for Athletes

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:34 pm by Primetime Sports

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and TBR – The College System of Tennessee announced the official renewal of their s.... Read More

Habitat Building Wall Panels for 216th Rutherford County Home

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:30 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will hold its 11th Annual "Build It Forward" Panel Build on Saturday (September 26th). The event runs.... Read More

MTSU expands Level Up Arena, partners with XP League for esports growth

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its expanded Esports Level Up Arena on Tuesday (September 22nd). University lea.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Sample Ballots Released Ahead Of Early Voting

Sep 22, 2026 at 06:20 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Election Commission has released sample ballots for the November 3rd State and Federal General Election, alongside muni.... Read More

Teen Arrested in Counterfeit Cash Robbery, MTSU Campus Arrest & MPD Expands Drone Software | Sept. 22, 2026

Sep 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro and Smyrna police arrest a 17-year-old accused of using counterfeit cash durin.... Read More

Suzanne Wakefield Sworn In as Assistant Chief Deputy of Accounting in Rutherford County

Sep 21, 2026 at 10:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen has officially sworn in Suzanne Wakefield as the new Assistant Chief Deputy of Accounting for the Rutherford C.... Read More

Former MTSU Soccer Player Dies in Fatal Nashville Rollover Crash

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:57 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A former Middle Tennessee State University soccer player lost her life following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Nashville's MetroCenter area. Met.... Read More

MTSU Police Arrest Student After Keathley Center Campus Assault

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:40 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University Police Department officers arrest student Luca Sherrard following an assault on a pro-life activist outside the.... Read More

Deputy Returns to Rutherford County Sheriff's Office After 10-Month Deployment

Sep 21, 2026 at 06:07 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local deputy is back home protecting Rutherford County after completing a 10-month deployment with the U.S. Army National Guard. Deputy Jo.... Read More

Teen Arrested in Smyrna After Strong-Armed Robbery of Jewelry Seller in Murfreesboro

Sep 21, 2026 at 05:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers worked with the Smyrna Police Department (SPD) over the weekend to arrest a 17-year-old suspect invo.... Read More

MTSU Constitution Day Honors Late First Lady Liz McPhee, Examines Supreme Court’s Changing Role

Sep 21, 2026 at 03:21 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University’s annual Constitution Day program on Thursday, Sept. 17 - which featured a panel discussion with natio.... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County Marks 40 Years of Service

Sep 21, 2026 at 08:45 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County is celebrating 40 years of service to local children and families. Since opening in 1986, the org.... Read More

Death Investigation, Severe Storm Threat & MTSU Victory | Sept. 21, 2026

Sep 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, September 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives investigate a death near Powell’s Chapel Road in Murfrees.... Read More

Cold Front Bringing Heat Relief and Storm Risk to Rutherford County

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:45 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oppressive heat will give way to fall-like temperatures this week, but Rutherford County residents must first navigate a low-end severe weather th.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More

Blue Raiders Surge Past Nevada 27-20

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium was buzzing Saturday night (9/19/2026) as Middle Tennessee snagged a 27–20 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack.... Read More

Emergency Crews Search Percy Priest Lake After Person Goes Overboard Near La Vergne

Sep 19, 2026 at 05:40 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Emergency crews launched a swiftwater rescue boat into Percy Priest Lake Friday night after a person went overboard from a vessel. La Vergne Fire Re.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Accuses State Comptroller of Improper Tax Intervention

Sep 19, 2026 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A simmering dispute between Rutherford County’s Property Assessor and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has now boiled into public view..... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Saves Tax Dollars with Smart Ambulance Remount Program

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:47 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services is putting creativity to work — and saving taxpayers a substantial amount of money in the process..... Read More

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