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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 Reporting, Local Media & Community Growth with News Channel 5’s Aaron Cantrell

Sep 23, 2026 at 10:41 am

Navigating a fast-paced career in television journalism requires adaptable communication, deep community roots, and the grit to cover breaking news under high-pressure condi.... Read More

Trainer Arrest, Immigration Lawsuit and School Phone Rules | Sept. 23, 2026

Sep 23, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro police arrest a personal trainer on four public indecency charges following.... 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

Human Trafficking Sting, Murfreesboro Standoff & TBI Shooting Probe | Sept. 14, 2026

Sep 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, September 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 37-year-old Murfreesboro man dies from self-inflicted gunshot wounds following a nearly fi.... Read More

Free Locator Service Helped Find More Than $107 Million for Tennessee Life Insurance Beneficiaries

Sep 02, 2026 at 10:01 am

TENNESSEE - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month across the Volunteer State. To support the proclamation, the Tennessee.... 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

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

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

Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Behind a Legendary Tennessee Legacy

Aug 25, 2026 at 01:18 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Country music has lost one of its most recognizable voices, while Tennessee is mourning one of its most celebrated native daughters. Dolly Parto.... 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

School Traffic Threat, Former Detective Indicted & Poplar Hill Middle Opens | Aug. 10, 2026

Aug 10, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 70-year-old Murfreesboro man faces a harassment charge after allegedly threatening to sit in.... Read More

MFRD Promotions, Election Day Preview, Wildfire Relief & Papa Murphy’s Closures | Aug. 5, 2026

Aug 05, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department promotes 11 employees to leadership and specialty roles f.... Read More

Measles Exposure in Murfreesboro, Roadside Litter Cleanup and Tennessee’s Quality-of-Life Ranking | July 14, 2026

Jul 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County correctional crews collected more than 9,000 pounds of roadside trash during M.... Read More

Gas Line Rupture, Rainfall Crash Risks & Smyrna Stroke Care Recognition | July 8, 2026

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:45 am

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A construction crew struck a two-inch gas line near 220 West Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro, forcing a two-hour tr.... Read More

Where is Ed the Zebra Now? Rutherford County Remembers Famous Escape One Year Later

May 31, 2026 at 09:08 pm by WGNS

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local residents are looking back on a wild piece of Rutherford County history. Exactly one year ago on Sunday, a zebra named Ed broke loose and kick.... Read More

Local Restaurateurs Behind New Gateway Event Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A long-vacant site in the heart of Murfreesboro is finally slated for development. On May 7th, the Murfreesboro City Council approved the sale of.... Read More

Rutherford County Sergeant Named Tennessee Training Officer of the Year

Apr 29, 2026 at 11:23 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sergeant Eldon “Chet” Currey (left in photo), Training Coordinator for the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center, has been named.... Read More

Trial Delayed for Murfreesboro Traveling Minister Benjamin Garlick in Child Abuse Case

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

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The trial for a traveling minister and his estranged wife facing numerous child sex abuse charges has been delayed. Benjamin Garlick, 34, was origin.... Read More