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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

*NEW INFORMATION* Murfreesboro To Host Homecoming Parade & Concert For American Idol Finalist Jordan McCullough

May 06, 2026 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

UPDATE on Tonights Parade and change of venue for the FREE concert - The Show Must Go On! Listen to our interview for the latest information:  The parade will still.... Read More

Oakland High Baseball Coach Mack Hawks Retires After 37 Seasons

May 01, 2026 at 06:46 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An era of Oakland High School baseball is coming to an end. Longtime head coach Mack Hawks officially announced his retirement this week after 37.... Read More

Rutherford County Principal Named Finalist for Wilson County Schools Director

Apr 21, 2026 at 03:23 pm by WGNS

LEBANON, Tenn. (WGNS) - A prominent Rutherford County educator is in the running to lead a neighboring school district. The Wilson County Board of Education and its Human Reso.... Read More

Smartphones: The "Loaded Gun" in Your Child's Pocket, Warns Rutherford County Detective

Apr 17, 2026 at 01:12 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the signs of abuse and fostering a community that prote.... Read More

Oakland claims crown at Rutherford County Swimming Championship Meet

Jan 18, 2026 at 10:35 am by Danny Brewer

At the 37th Doris Coady Rutherford County Swimming Championship Meet on January 17 there was a familiar theme, the Oakland Patriots carried home the most hardware. Since it's.... Read More

Oakland’s Craig Tutt Named Mr. Football Finalist

Nov 25, 2025 at 07:07 pm by Primetime Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oakland High School standout Craig Tutt has been named one of three statewide finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award in Division.... Read More

Lincoln County Hires Dyron Birdwell as New Boys’ Basketball Head Coach

Apr 12, 2025 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

FAYETTEVILLE — Lincoln County High School has announced the hiring of Dyron Birdwell as the new head coach of the Falcons boys’ basketball program. Birdwell w.... Read More

Oakland wins 14th consecutive County Swimming Championship

Jan 19, 2025 at 08:21 pm by Danny Brewer

  This year's Doris Coady Rutherford County High School Swimming Championships yielded some very predictable results. All of the event finals except one (boy's 500 freest.... Read More

Blackman High School Loses Appeal Over Football Probation

Jan 16, 2025 at 05:11 pm by WGNS

HERMITAGE, TN — The TSSAA Board of Control convened Thursday at the TSSAA office in Hermitage, where Blackman High School's appeal regarding the second year of its.... Read More

Beloved Former MTSU Baseball Player Chuck Akers Passes Away

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University and Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of Charles Richard “Chuck” Akers, Jr., a former s.... Read More

Oakland Dominates Houston to Win Fourth State Football Championships in Five Years

Dec 08, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

CHATTANOOGA - Oakland High School’s football team capped off an impressive season with a commanding 42-20 victory over Houston in the Class 6A TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Champ.... Read More

Oakland Patriots Defeat Maryville, Advance to TSSAA State Championship

Nov 29, 2024 at 11:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The Oakland Patriots punched their ticket to the TSSAA Blue Cross Football State Championship with a 21-13 victory over the Maryville Rebels on Friday night..... Read More

Oakland Football's Thanksgiving Tradition: Playing Maryville the Next Day

Nov 27, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

@OHSPatsFootball MURFREESBORO - Oakland’s high-powered offense and timely defense propelled the Patriots to a dramatic 49-46 victory over Riverdale in the TSSAA quarter.... Read More

Craig Tutt of Oakland Named a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football 6A Finalists

Nov 26, 2024 at 07:33 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE - Oakland High School standout Craig Tutt has earned a place as a Class 6A finalist for the prestigious Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. Tutt, a dynamic playmak.... Read More

Discipline issued for Oakland – Blackman football game fight

Oct 04, 2024 at 09:19 am by WGNS

Discipline has been handed down following the fight that broke out during the recent Oakland-Blackman football game. Both schools' athletic programs placed on probation f.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More

Oakland Superfan Donnie Maxwell Passes Away

Sep 17, 2024 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO) - Fans of Oakland High School sports since the late 70's will remember superfan Donnie Maxwell. He passed away this week. Donnie never met a stranger and was a.... Read More

Student Faces Charges Following Stabbing at Oakland High School

Sep 13, 2024 at 04:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - A student at Oakland High School was taken into custody Friday morning following an alleged stabbing of a fellow student, according to Rutherford.... Read More

Experienced Educator Takes Helm at Northfield Elementary

Jun 13, 2024 at 09:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Dr. Trey Duke is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. M’lisa Bryant Miffleton as the new Principal of Northfield Elementary. With a rich back.... Read More