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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

UPDATE | Rutherford County Facing Two Rounds of Severe Weather Monday & Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026 at 06:47 pm by Rutherford Weather

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center are tracking a multi-day severe weather threat for.... Read More

Brace for Severe Weather Chances in Rutherford County

Apr 22, 2026 at 03:51 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Our quiet spring is coming to an end as two separate storm systems target Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. Local residents need to sta.... 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

High Winds Knock Out Power and Topple Trees Across Rutherford County

Apr 16, 2026 at 10:07 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Thunderstorms scraped through Rutherford County on Thursday leaving behind a trail of minor damage and utility disruptions. High winds reachin.... Read More

Remembering Murfreesboro's Resilience: April 10th, 2009 Good Friday Tornado

Apr 10, 2026 at 08:46 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - It has been 17 years since a violent tornado changed the landscape of Murfreesboro. On April 10th, 2009, a violent weather system tore thro.... Read More

MTCS Girls Basketball Head Coach Shala Ferrell Resigns After Successful Season

Apr 07, 2026 at 03:40 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) announced on Tuesday that Shala Ferrell has resigned from her position as the head coach of the girls bas.... Read More

Structure Fire Disrupts Traffic, Gas Prices Surge, and New Hands-Free Crackdown Begins | Mar. 30, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Traffic disruptions in Murfreesboro after a structure fire near Leaf Avenue and East Clark Boule.... Read More

TDOT Announces New I-24 Ramp Construction and Holiday Work Suspension

Mar 26, 2026 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced a new phase of construction for Interstate 24 that will specifically target.... Read More

La Vergne Police Unveil New Patrol Design Featuring High School Logo

Mar 26, 2026 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The La Vergne Police Department has unveiled a new patrol vehicle design that will feature the LaVergne High School “L” logo on eve.... Read More

Rutherford Jobs Slide, Deadly Crashes, and DUI Close Call | Mar. 24, 2026

Mar 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County sees a surprising 2.3% workforce decline following major layoffs at Bridgesto.... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Students and Faculty Honored for Academic and Leadership Excellence

Mar 23, 2026 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — It has been a season of celebration at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School as both students and faculty members have been recognized for outs.... Read More

Riverdale High School Names Mark Brown as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 20, 2026 at 05:24 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Riverdale High School is entering a new era on the hardwood with the appointment of Mark Brown as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach. &nb.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee Announces Retirement After 25 Years

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

Key Points Tenure Conclusion: Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will step down as the 10th president of MTSU in December 2026 after leading the university for more than 25 yea.... Read More

Rutherford County Homicide Investigation, Gas Prices Jump, Opioid Deaths Drop, and New Scam Warnings | Mar. 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Metro Nashville Police investigate the death of 26-year-old Kiara Timmons, whose last known add.... Read More

THC Retail Crackdown, Tennessee Governor’s Race, and Murfreesboro Road Projects | Mar. 13, 2026

Mar 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, March 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro leaders outline major development plans, including a proposed Lowe’s Home Imp.... Read More

TSSAA Puts Blackman & Riverdale on Probation, DUI Concerns Rise, GLP-1 Poison Calls Surge | March 3, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two Rutherford County football powerhouses — Blackman and Riverdale — are placed on.... Read More

School Bus Age Proposal, New Veterans Park Progress & LTA Depot Closing | Feb. 27, 2026

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

Friday, February 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna and State Senator Janiece Bowling introduce leg.... Read More

Riverdale High Gun Arrest, Mayor’s Ethics Veto & Tennessee’s Penny Phase-Out | Feb. 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 17-year-old Riverdale High School student is charged after a concealed 9mm handgun was.... Read More

Retail Crime Arrest, 55+ Community Expansion & Abortion Bill Debate | Feb. 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • A Nashville woman accused of being a prolific shoplifter is arrested on 24 outstanding.... Read More