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MTSU Renews Partnership With Middle Tennessee Scouts Council

May 21, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America, reaffirming a coll.... Read More

Rutherford County Farmers Market Expands Vendor Space For Record Season

May 08, 2026 at 07:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local agriculture is booming in Rutherford County as the Lane Agri-Park prepares for its biggest season yet. Market Manager Hannah Bleam says the.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Investigating Fatal Dog Dragging Incident

May 08, 2026 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A dog dragged behind a pickup truck on Tuesday has now died from its injuries. Representatives from Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Ser.... Read More

Inside Murfreesboro Fire Rescue: Budget, Technology, and Rising Fuel Costs

May 05, 2026 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST (Click Play Above): In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey (pictured abov.... Read More

Rutherford County Early Voting Numbers Up Over 2022 But Total Turnout Remains Low

Apr 30, 2026 at 09:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County election officials are seeing more interest in the local primary, though overall turnout remains a small fraction of the populat.... Read More

Trial Delayed in Child Abuse Case, Murfreesboro Singer Hits American Idol Top 5 & $5K Scam Warning | Apr. 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A high-profile Rutherford County trial involving Benjamin and Chantel Garlic—facing 20.... Read More

Severe Weather Threat, Low Early Voting Turnout & Arrests in Armed Robbery Case | Apr. 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, April 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County braces for a multi-day severe weather threat, with damaging winds expected ove.... Read More

Election Participation Sluggish as Primary Window Closes

Apr 25, 2026 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Election officials are reporting a slow start for the May 5th primary as the early voting period reaches its final days. Through this past Sa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Ramona Thomas Named STARS Award Recipient for Years of Quiet Service and Community Impact

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Officer Ramona Thomas with a STARS award on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for her.... Read More

AI Child Exploitation Case Shocks TN, Vape Shop Ban Debate & MTSU Boost | Apr. 22, 2026

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A troubling Nashville investigation highlights the misuse of artificial intelligence, as a 47.... Read More

Bus Driver Faces 41 Charges, Plan Rutherford Vote Splits Leaders & Robocall Crackdown Expands | Apr. 20, 2026

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

Monday, April 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County school bus driver Troy Hardin remains jailed ahead of a summer court ap.... Read More

TSSAA Rule Changes, Social Media Child Protections & La Vergne Armed Robbery | Apr. 15, 2026

Apr 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major changes approved by the TSSAA could reshape high school athletics, including updated tr.... Read More

Selective Service Shakeup, Local Crime Arrest, and School Bus Crash Scare | Apr. 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Major federal change will automatically register men ages 18–25 for Selective Service star.... Read More

Landfill Lawsuit, Traffic Plan Talks & School Sports Bill Debate | Apr. 8, 2026

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

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro residents file a class-action lawsuit against BFI Waste Systems over ongoing odor.... Read More

Rutherford Library Shakeup, Lake Rescue, Gas Price Surge & Scam Alerts | Apr. 7, 2026

Apr 07, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Library System enters a tense transition phase following the firing of Directo.... Read More

Downtown Breakthrough, Crime Alerts & Tax Surprises Shake Rutherford County | Apr. 6, 2026

Apr 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, April 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro’s long-awaited Town Creek “daylighting” project takes visible shap.... Read More

School Voucher Debate, Lottery Revenue Drop & Murfreesboro Developments | Apr. 3, 2026

Apr 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, April 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers scale back a proposed expansion of the state’s school voucher program,.... Read More

Blue Pinwheels Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rutherford County

Apr 02, 2026 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Blue pinwheels now spinning outside the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office serve as a visible reminder of a serious mission: protecting child.... Read More

Rutherford Schools Face $492M Crisis, Library Controversy Erupts & Drought Concerns Grow | Mar. 31, 2026

Mar 31, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools confront nearly $500 million in facility needs, with aging HVAC syste.... Read More

School Funding Debate, Smyrna Growth & Public Safety Incidents | March 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, March 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Health inspection scores reveal several low ratings across Rutherford County, including multiple M.... Read More