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Rockvale High Principal Steve Luker Announces Retirement After 35 Years In Education

May 26, 2026 at 05:50 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A staple of the Rutherford County education community is calling it a career. Rockvale High School Principal Steve Luker has announced his retirement.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Make State History, MTSU Baseball Theft Investigation & Murfreesboro Growth Plans | May 25, 2026

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

Monday, May 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Stewart’s Creek softball wins its first-ever state championship with a 10-0 victory over Mar.... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes First Police Precinct, Kroger Plan Deferred & Tennessee Daylight Saving Push | May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro City Council considers moving forward with the city’s first police precinct, pl.... Read More

Fatal Smyrna Shooting, Murder Appeal Upheld & Murfreesboro Park Progress | May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna detectives investigate a fatal shooting outside Against the Grain Tattoo on North Lowry.... Read More

No Relief for Murfreesboro Man Convicted in 2019 Stabbing Death of Wife

May 19, 2026 at 06:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County post-conviction court decision has been upheld following a challenge by a man convicted of killing his wife in 20.... Read More

Central Magnet Leadership Change, Memorial Day Flags, Eagleville Turf Upgrades & Local Gas Prices | May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dr. John Ash is stepping down after nearly 17 years as principal of Central Magnet School to beco.... 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

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

Annual Fairway to Hope Golf Tournament Returns to Support Doors of Hope

May 13, 2026 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local golfers are preparing to tee off for a cause this summer as the Fairway to Hope Golf Tournament returns on June 4th. The annual event takes.... Read More

Hometown Idol Hero, Kroger Flood Fears & Tennessee’s Map Fight Heats Up | May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough finishes runner-up on Season 24 of American Idol after ad.... Read More

Smyrna Lawmaker Secures Tougher Penalties For Fatal Hit-And-Run Drivers

May 12, 2026 at 09:05 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local lawmaker is changing state law to ensure hit-and-run drivers face real time behind bars. State Representative Robert Stevens of Smyrna sponso.... Read More

School Lockdowns Cleared, Fatal Murfreesboro Crash, I-24 Teen Arrests & La Vergne Traffic Changes | May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Multiple Tennessee schools were placed on lockdown Monday after threatening phone calls targeted.... Read More

Murfreesboro Event Center Plans, Stonecrest Safety Honor & New School Leaders | May 11, 2026

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

Monday, May 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A long-vacant Murfreesboro property at Medical Center Parkway and Gateway Boulevard is moving towa.... Read More

MTSU Graduates Over 2,500 New Alumni at Murphy Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University graduates received words of wisdom from a diverse group of leaders during three spring commencement ceremonies.... Read More

Tennessee Redistricting, Murfreesboro Road Plans & Jordan McCullough’s Hometown Celebration | May 8, 2026

May 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s revised congressional maps trigger a special qualifying period for 2026 U.S. Hous.... Read More

State GOP Leaders Reach Consensus on Congressional Map Splitting Rutherford County

May 06, 2026 at 04:55 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s days as a single-district community are likely coming to an end as state lawmakers fast-track a new congressional map. The.... Read More

Erma Siegel Elementary Wins Second State STEAM Award

May 06, 2026 at 03:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Erma Siegel Elementary is making headlines again for its commitment to student success. The Tennessee Department of Education recently recognized.... Read More

MTSU Drive-Thru Collects Over 80 Pounds of Meds and Vapes

May 06, 2026 at 03:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials collected over 80 pounds of unwanted medications and vape products during the recent biannual MTSU Dru.... Read More