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From Murfreesboro to Croatia: Founder Steve Cates and the Cripple Creek Cloggers Keep Tradition Moving

Mar 28, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - After kicking off a new round of teaching sessions in January, the Cripple Creek Cloggers are heading into a packed spring performance season.... Read More

La Vergne Police Welcomes New Officer, Honors Academy Graduate

Mar 28, 2026 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - The La Vergne Police Department celebrated both new beginnings and hard‑earned accomplishments during a ceremony Friday (3/27/2026) at La Vergne City.... Read More

Four Local Schools Locked Down Friday After Separate Reports; No Threats Found

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police and Rutherford County Sherriff's deputies spent much of Friday responding to unrelated school safety scares — all of whic.... Read More

Tennessee Grieves After Deadly School Bus Collision

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:46 am by WGNS News

CARROLL COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded around noon on Friday (03/27/2026) afternoon in Carroll County when a Montgomery County schools bus carrying Ken.... Read More

MTSU’s Marie Patterson Enters PA Hall of Fame, Bringing Her Story Full Circle

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Marie Patterson’s journey to becoming one of Tennessee’s most influential voices in physician assistant education started long before s.... Read More

April Activities at Lane Agri-Park

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Anthony Tuggle, director of the Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service, April arrives Wednesday and brings a month of exciting events. One.... Read More

Stalking Allegations Lead to Indictments Against Middle Tennessee Deputy

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:31 am by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, TN (WGNS) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputy on charges tied to.... Read More

Oakland High's FFA Outstanding at State Convention

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:27 am by WGNS News

GATLINBURG, TN (WGNS) - The 98th Tennessee FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Convention wrapped-up this past week in Gatlinburg and Oakland High School&rsqu.... Read More

City Council Disburses $598,525 to Local Non-Profits

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, March 26, 2026, to approve the Community Investment Trust funding of qualified charitable organizations.... Read More

LPR Technology Quickly Locates Missing La Vergne Child in Alabama

Mar 27, 2026 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A 7-year-old child reported missing in a custodial interference case has been located safely in Alabama, and the non-custodial parent involved is now in.... Read More

MPD and THP Join Forces to Crack Down on Seatbelt Violations

Mar 27, 2026 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are teaming up again—this time with a shared goal of getting more drivers and passengers to buckle up..... Read More

School Funding Debate, Smyrna Growth & Public Safety Incidents | March 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, March 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Health inspection scores reveal several low ratings across Rutherford County, including multiple M.... Read More

Holloway Graduate Dr. Jessica Supakhan Named Principal of Both Alma Mater and Virtual School

Mar 26, 2026 at 10:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has announced a historic homecoming for one of its own. Dr. Jessica Supakhan, the educator responsi.... Read More

Legendary Rick Insell Era Ends: Lady Raiders Fall in WNIT Super 16

Mar 26, 2026 at 08:54 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The final buzzer sounded on a legendary chapter of Middle Tennessee athletics Thursday night as the Lady Raiders fell to Cleveland State 66-.... Read More

TDOT Announces New I-24 Ramp Construction and Holiday Work Suspension

Mar 26, 2026 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced a new phase of construction for Interstate 24 that will specifically target.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Crews Respond to Two Separate Residential Fires Wednesday

Mar 26, 2026 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to two residential fires on Wednesday morning at Hurricane Circle and Wortham Court. One person was injured in.... Read More

La Vergne Police Unveil New Patrol Design Featuring High School Logo

Mar 26, 2026 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The La Vergne Police Department has unveiled a new patrol vehicle design that will feature the LaVergne High School “L” logo on eve.... Read More

Smyrna Man Arrested After Police Chase Ends in I-40 Crash

Mar 26, 2026 at 12:32 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  - A 22-year-old man from Smyrna is behind bars after allegedly fleeing from police and nearly striking officers during an overnight traffic stop that en.... Read More

Siegel High School Set to Host 2nd Annual Summer Basketball Camp

Mar 26, 2026 at 11:17 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Siegel High School is preparing to open its gymnasium doors to the community for the 2nd Annual Siegel Basketball Camp this summer. KEY P.... Read More

MTSU Coaching Shakeup, Siegel High Updates & Statewide Policy Debates | Mar. 25, 2026

Mar 25, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University names Matt Insull as the next women’s basketball head.... Read More