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Two-Vehicle Crash in Downtown Murfreesboro Causes Minor Morning Delay

Sep 02, 2026 at 09:42 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News UPDATE) - A two-vehicle crash in a residential area of downtown Murfreesboro drew police and paramedics to the scene Wednesday morning. The.... Read More

I-24 Choice Lanes Face Scrutiny, Two-Wheel Crashes & AI Threat Warning | Sep. 2, 2026

Sep 02, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Florida motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after losing control and striking a guardr.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into $9.2B I-24 Choice Lanes Deal

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:27 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Tennessee House Democratic leader is asking Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti to review the bidding and selection process for the multibill.... Read More

Tennessee Warns of Viral AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ Threat Trend Targeting Schools

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Tennessee homeland security officials are warning parents, students and school communities about a viral social media trend involving unsettli.... Read More

Leadership Change in Rutherford County, Extreme Heat & MTSU’s $2M Quantum AI Grant | Sept. 1, 2026

Sep 01, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr concludes his four-year term, highlighting balanced budgets.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Downtown Administrative Offices Renovation Project

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:24 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County officials kicked off a major building renovation Friday (August 28th) to relocate five major government departments to a central.... Read More

MTSU's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... Read More

Rutherford County Weighs Data Center Moratorium, Tennessee Faces Transportation Funding Gap & META Settlement Targets Youth Safety | Aug. 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders consider new regulations for data centers, including a possible six-m.... Read More

PODCAST - Today, WGNS was Joined In-Studio by Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.

Aug 27, 2026 at 09:04 am

PODCAST (Above) - On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker was joined by in studio guests Nate Williams, Director of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, alon.... Read More

Dolly Parton Remembered, Diesel Prices Climb & License Plate Reader Rules Debated | Aug. 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Diesel prices climb across Tennessee to an average of $5.33 per gallon, while regular unlead.... Read More

Commissioner Admits Taking Campaign Sign, License Plate Reader Debate & Major Murfreesboro Growth | Aug. 25, 2026

Aug 25, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray enters a conditional guilty plea to misdemeanor.... Read More

Convenience Store Showdown: Wawa Opens in September, Buc-ee’s Follows in November

Aug 24, 2026 at 06:32 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Buc-ee’s and Wawa continue to expand their footprints across Tennessee and beyond, with both convenience-store chains preparing.... Read More

Big Bad Breakfast in Murfreesboro & Rutherford County Leadership with Mayor-Elect Randy Allen

Aug 24, 2026 at 10:27 am

Bill Wilson hosts this episode of The Roundtable, breaking down major changes coming to downtown Murfreesboro. Big Bad Breakfast Managing Partner Molly James stops by to dis.... Read More

Fugitive Arrested in Boston, School Sports Security & Deadly I-24 Crash | Aug. 24, 2026

Aug 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man wanted in connection with a 2023 child sexual abuse investigation is capture.... Read More

Central Magnet Ranked No. 1 in U.S., Tennessee Unemployment Falls & State Fair Ride Investigation | Aug. 21, 2026

Aug 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in July, its lowest level in two years, while.... Read More

Michigan Theft Suspects Arrested, WGNS Named Station of the Year & Eagleville Chases $25K | Aug. 19, 2026

Aug 19, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two Michigan men await extradition to Rutherford County after Murfreesboro Police say they u.... Read More

MTSU Kirksey Old Main Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday (August 18th) to celebrate the grand reopening of Kirksey Old Main following.... Read More

Illegal Massage Operation Charges, Hot Car Tragedies & Tennessee’s Cost of Living | Aug. 18, 2026

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two people face felony charges following a Murfreesboro Police investigation into an alleged i.... Read More

WGNS Wins Six Statewide Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

Aug 18, 2026 at 12:03 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - WGNS Radio took home statewide awards in six categories at the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. Present.... Read More

Flock Camera Debate, School Traffic Threat & Vaccine Questions | Aug. 17, 2026

Aug 17, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents pack a City Council meeting to oppose the city’s expanded automate.... Read More