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US Constitution Day Special: The History, Amendments, and Legacy with Dr. John Vile

Sep 16, 2026 at 10:27 am

How well do you actually know the document that governs American democracy? Join host Chip Walters on The Roundtable as he sits down with Dr. John Vile, Dean of the Honors C.... Read More

Officer-Involved Shootings Rise, Diesel Prices Surge & SNAP Costs Loom | Sept. 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee has already recorded more officer-involved shootings in 2026 than in all o.... 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

MTSU Hosts 12th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Friday Morning

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University hosts its twelfth annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday (September 11th) to honor the lives lost during the.... Read More

MTSU Unveils $16M Stadium Upgrade, SWAT Team Praised for Life-Saving Response & Rutherford Tourism Tops $804M | Sep. 4, 2026

Sep 04, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, September 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A former Centennial Medical Center social worker is awaiting extradition to Tennessee after b.... Read More

MTSU Announces $16 Million West Side Renovation at Floyd Stadium

Sep 03, 2026 at 02:32 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University announced plans Thursday (September 3rd) for a $16 million renovation to the west side seating area of Floyd Sta.... 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

MTSU Lands $2M Federal Grant for Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Research

Aug 31, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University secured a $2 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation to train graduate students in quantum sc.... Read More

Dolly Parton Patch Adds Tennessee Flair to MTSU's Season Opener at Floyd Stadium

Aug 29, 2026 at 12:13 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - MTSU will kick off the 2026 football season at 6:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and they’re doing it with a little extra Tennessee.... Read More

Murfreesboro Names New Transportation and Transit Directors Amid Department Realignment

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:45 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The City of Murfreesboro has announced the promotions of Lee Smith to Director of Transportation and Russ Brashear to Director of Transit as part of.... Read More

MTSU Media Dean Remembers Dolly Parton Legacy in Special Interview

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Reaction continues to pour in following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton as fans across Middle Tennessee and the world honor her m.... Read More

MTSU Class of 2030 Welcomed at Murphy Center Convocation

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University kicked off its 116th academic year on Saturday (August 22nd) inside Murphy Center, formally welcoming incoming f.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Turns to Mega-Batteries and Quantum Research to Tackle Rising Power Costs

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is preparing to launch a large-scale battery storage initiative designed to help stabilize the local pow.... 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

MTSU Convocation 2026 Welcomes Incoming Class To Murfreesboro Campus

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University will welcome the Class of 2030 and incoming transfer students to Rutherford County on Saturday (August 22nd) for.... Read More

MTSU Expands Aerospace Partnership With The Bahamas To Build Aviation Career Pipeline

Aug 19, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is deepening its aviation ties with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to create a steady pipeline of future aerosp.... Read More

Rutherford County Athletics Director Greg Wyant Receives TSSAA Service Award

Aug 18, 2026 at 03:49 pm

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools Athletics Director Greg Wyant has been selected as a TSSAA Distinguished Service Award recipient for the 2026-27 academic y.... 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

MTSU Veterans Stole Ceremony Honors Summer Graduates

Aug 07, 2026 at 06:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Student and faculty veterans gathered at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street on Thursday (August 6th) for the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Vet.... Read More

MTSU Gives Tennessee Criminal Justice Teachers Hands-On Forensic Training

Aug 06, 2026 at 04:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - From processing outdoor crime scenes to excavating skeletal remains, teachers from across Tennessee spent a day sharpening their skills over the summer.... Read More