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An America 250 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION on the Murfreesboro Square

Nov 04, 2026 at 04:38 pm

Wed. (Nov. 11, 2026) 11:00AM America 250 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION on the historic Murfreesboro square. A Revolutionary War reenactor will take attendees back to 1790, when Nor.... Read More

PODCAST - Redefining Successful Aging: Mindset, Resilience, and Purpose with Terry Deal

Nov 02, 2026 at 07:45 am

PODCAST - In this episode of The Journey of Aging, host Bart sits down with Terri Deal, Executive Director at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, TN, to break down what "successful.... Read More

Buc-ee's Delivers First Brisket Sandwiches to Rutherford County Deputies Ahead of Murfreesboro Opening

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:52 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies received an unexpected delivery this week when Buc-ee's brought its first official "brisket on.... Read More

La Vergne Police File Attempted Murder Charges Following Violent Domestic Call

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:48 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Police Department (LVPD) officers arrested a suspect on multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, fol.... Read More

Rutherford County Wins State Leadership Award for Student Financial Literacy

Oct 26, 2026 at 06:51 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County earned top state honors after the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission presented the community with the 2026 Financial Litera.... Read More

Demos' Restaurant Employee Charlie Ewing Celebrates 30 Years of Service

Oct 10, 2026 at 02:47 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Demos' Restaurant is celebrating a major workplace milestone as longtime team member Charlie Ewing marks 30 years with the business. Restaurant o.... Read More

Weekend Storm Threat, I-24 Relocations & Remembering Dan Goodwin | Oct. 9, 2026

Oct 09, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Weekend weather: Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a low tornad.... Read More

Rutherford County Remembers Retired Sheriff's Sergeant Dan Goodwin

Oct 07, 2026 at 12:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Retired Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) Sergeant Dan Goodwin passed away on Tuesday (October 6th). Goodwin, who retired after 30-years w.... Read More

Stolen Truck Arrests, Diesel Relief, I-24 Lawsuit & Weekend Rain | Oct. 7, 2026

Oct 07, 2026 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police recover a stolen Chevrolet pickup after an automatic license plate reade.... Read More

Murfreesboro Kidnapping Arrest, Gas Prices Rise & Lethal Injection Debate | Oct. 6, 2026

Oct 06, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police arrest a 19-year-old woman accused of especially aggravated kidnapping and.... Read More

Rutherford County History & Recovery Court: Inside Murfreesboro’s Legacy

Oct 05, 2026 at 10:31 am

Local history meets second chances as WGNS host Andy Hersher sits down with Bill Wilson—famously known as "Mr. Murfreesboro"—for a deep dive into the heritage, c.... Read More

La Vergne Football Goes Independent, I-24 Choice Lanes Advance & Tennessee Prison Chief Resigns | Oct. 5, 2026

Oct 05, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A welfare check that began in Smyrna ends with an armed barricade situation at a La Vergne Pilo.... Read More

Rutherford Library Lawsuit, Propane Explosion, Prison AI & ACA Refund Checks | Oct. 2, 2026

Oct 02, 2026 at 04:15 am

Friday, October 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luanne James files a federal lawsuit after bei.... Read More

Rutherford County Corrections Leader Earns Regional Award

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William C. Cope, CJM, has earned the Southern Regional Corrections Professionals Dedicat.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shoplifting Investigation, Sir Pizza Lawsuit & Siegel Coach Honored | Sept. 30, 2026

Sep 30, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for questi.... Read More

Deputy Returns to Rutherford County Sheriff's Office After 10-Month Deployment

Sep 21, 2026 at 06:07 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local deputy is back home protecting Rutherford County after completing a 10-month deployment with the U.S. Army National Guard. Deputy Jo.... Read More

RCSO STOP Unit Seizes Six Illegal Firearms in Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2026 at 10:26 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies assigned to the Strategies and Tactics for Opioid Prevention (STOP) Unit seized six illeg.... Read More

U.S. House Passes Act Requiring AM Radio in New Vehicles

Sep 15, 2026 at 06:27 pm

WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - Federal lawmakers took decisive action late Tuesday (September 15th) to protect free local broadcast radio, overwhelmingly passing the AM Radio fo.... Read More

Turnovers Prove Costly: Marshall 28 – MTSU 26

Sep 12, 2026 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

HUNTINGTON, W. VA. - (WGNS)- “Close” may work with horseshoes and hand grenades — but not football, and certainly not on a humid Saturday (9/12/2026) night i.... Read More

Truman Jones' Farewell Special

Sep 11, 2026 at 10:07 am

Honor the life, humor, and enduring legacy of former Rutherford County Sheriff and longtime WGNS radio host Truman Jones in this special re-airing of his final broadcast. Or.... Read More