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Mayoral Growth Debate, Lottery Scholarship Funding Concerns, and Local Athletes Shine | Mar. 11, 2026

Mar 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County mayoral candidates debate how to manage rapid growth, discussing potentia.... Read More

Commentary: Voice of America Caught in Decades of Bureaucracy and Budget Battles

Mar 10, 2026 at 08:42 pm by WGNS News

  Commentary: The opinion piece explains how the Voice of America (VoA), a U.S. government broadcasting service, has recently become part of the news because of major bu.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Accused of Online School Threat Remains Jailed Ahead of Court Appearance

Mar 10, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man scheduled to appear in court this week remains behind bars after being arrested in connection with alleged online threa.... Read More

UPDATED: Campus Scooter Shuffle Ends in Arrests After Suspects Take One Ride Too Many

Mar 10, 2026 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Police acted quickly and worked to get to the bottom of the situation, helping protect students and keep the campus community.... Read More

Live Music, Food Trucks Planned for School of Rock Murfreesboro Anniversary Celebration

Mar 10, 2026 at 07:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — School of Rock Murfreesboro has announced plans to celebrate its first anniversary with a community event featuring live music, food trucks, and fa.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council to Review Infrastructure Funding, Technology Contract, and Downtown Mobility Study

Mar 10, 2026 at 07:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro City Council members are scheduled to review several financial, infrastructure, and technology-related items during a workshop meeting.... Read More

Local Stars Shine at 2026 TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards

Mar 10, 2026 at 07:23 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The state’s most prestigious high school basketball honors were distributed Tuesday evening at Middle Tennessee State University&rsquo.... Read More

Dr. John Hodge Jones Remembered as Visionary Leader Who Shaped Murfreesboro City Schools...Died at age 89

Mar 10, 2026 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Dr. John Hodge Jones, a man whose name became synonymous with educational innovation in Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at t.... Read More

Rutherford Indictments, I-24 Crash Injures Two, and Grocery Tax Debate Heats Up | Mar. 10, 2026

Mar 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Rutherford County grand jury indicts Murfreesboro resident Justin Holder on multiple charges.... Read More

Blackman and Eagleville Boys Punch Tickets to State Tournament; Oakland Season Ends

Mar 09, 2026 at 11:21 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The road to the "Glass House" is officially paved for two local boys' basketball programs following high-stakes sectional matchups. The Blackman.... Read More

Jacob Anders Announces Run for U.S. Congress in Tennessee’s 4th District

Mar 09, 2026 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

TULLAHOMA, TN (Press Release) — Tullahoma resident and community advocate Jacob Anders has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, re.... Read More

High-Speed Collision Destroys Patrol Vehicle and Damages Fire Engine on I-24

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A late-night emergency scene turned hazardous early Monday morning when a speeding vehicle slammed into parked first responder units on Inter.... Read More

Smyrna Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges Following Father’s Death

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County grand jury has handed down a first-degree murder indictment against a 36-year-old man in connection with the January death of his fa.... Read More

Blue Raider Fans Head to Huntsville for C-USA Championship Week

Mar 09, 2026 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Go Blue Raiders! MTSU fans are getting ready to rumble courtside as the Conference USA Championships head to Huntsville. The CUSA Basketbal.... Read More

Environmental and Safety Consulting Firm Opens Murfreesboro Location

Mar 09, 2026 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Terrell Technical Services, Inc. (TTSI), an environmental, health, and safety consulting firm serving clients across the Southeastern United States.... Read More

Rutherford County Growth Continues as Thousands of New Residents Move In

Mar 09, 2026 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Rutherford County continues to rank among the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee, with new population estimates showing thousands of new resid.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Climb Above $3 as Crude Oil Surge

Mar 09, 2026 at 11:59 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Gas prices are climbing again across Tennessee, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded now sitting at $3.09 in Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Updated: Additional Records and Timeline Surface in Investigation of Murfreesboro Man Charged by Grand Jury

Mar 09, 2026 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE: At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched.... Read More

Winter Storm Fern Drives Spike in Insurance Disputes Across Rutherford County

Mar 09, 2026 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance says more than $15.67 million was returned to Tennesseans in 2025 through mediation and restituti.... Read More

Report: Memphis, TN Leads Nation in Fatal Nighttime Crashes

Mar 09, 2026 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Got plans to visit the Bluff City? Otherwise known as the Home of the Blues - If you do, then drive carefully, because Memphis has been identi.... Read More