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La Vergne Police Arrest Suspect After Waldron Road Shooting

Jun 03, 2026 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne police are working to piece together what caused a daylight shooting on Wednesday morning. Officers rushed to the area of Waldron Road and.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Have One Week Left to Apply for Ice Storm Relief

Jun 03, 2026 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents affected by January's severe ice storm have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The final dea.... Read More

WGNS Radio Named Finalist for Six Major Statewide Broadcasting Awards

Jun 03, 2026 at 09:57 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - WGNS Radio is celebrating six nominations for the 2026 Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. The local station is.... Read More

Amber Alert Canceled, La Vergne Considers AI Dispatch Tool, and Friday Night Live Returns | Jun. 3, 2026

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

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Clarksville’s Amber Alert for 3-year-old Tyler Hall is canceled after the child is found.... Read More

Ed the Zebra’s Anniversary, Raymond Berry Remembered & Riverdale’s New Coach | Jun. 2, 2026

Jun 02, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County families are encouraged to include pets in emergency plans as TEMA recognizes J.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Fire Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Greenland Drive Apartment Fire

Jun 01, 2026 at 09:11 pm by WGNS

PHOTOS FROM THE SCENE MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A morning fire brings a heavy emergency response to a Murfreesboro apartment complex. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews r.... 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

Murfreesboro Man Faces Decades Behind Bars Following Sexual Assault Conviction

May 29, 2026 at 05:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Murfreesboro man faces a lengthy prison sentence after a Rutherford County jury convicted him of multiple violent sexual offenses. Jurors found.... Read More

Buchanan Elementary Principal Ashley Witt Named Tennessee Principal of the Year Semifinalist

May 29, 2026 at 10:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County school leader is getting statewide recognition for her impact on local students. State education officials named Buchanan Elem.... Read More

Major Drug Busts in Wilson & Warren Counties, Eagleville School Principal Named, and Remembering Terry Ann Womack | May 29, 2026

May 28, 2026 at 10:21 pm by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Wilson County Drug Bust A months-long joint investigation by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, TBI.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Legend Terry Ann Womack Passes Away

May 27, 2026 at 07:38 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant who spent decades bringing the arts to local children. Terry Ann Wom.... Read More

State Honors Rutherford County EMS Workers for Miraculous Life-Saving Rescues

May 27, 2026 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - State officials are honoring local emergency workers for their extraordinary clinical skills and teamwork during two life-saving emergency re.... Read More

Rockvale & McFadden Leadership Changes, Smyrna Honors Capt. Jeff Kuss, and Local Sports Updates | May 27, 2026

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rockvale High School Principal Steve Luker announces his retirement after 33 years in education.... Read More

Riverdale Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Barry Messer Announces Retirement

May 26, 2026 at 01:03 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A pillar of the Rutherford County sports community is calling it a career. Riverdale High School athletic director and head baseball coach Barry M.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Make State History, MTSU Baseball Theft Investigation & Murfreesboro Growth Plans | May 25, 2026

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

Monday, May 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Stewart’s Creek softball wins its first-ever state championship with a 10-0 victory over Mar.... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes First Police Precinct, Kroger Plan Deferred & Tennessee Daylight Saving Push | May 22, 2026

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

Friday, May 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro City Council considers moving forward with the city’s first police precinct, pl.... Read More

Fatal Smyrna Shooting, Murder Appeal Upheld & Murfreesboro Park Progress | May 20, 2026

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna detectives investigate a fatal shooting outside Against the Grain Tattoo on North Lowry.... Read More

Central Magnet Leadership Change, Memorial Day Flags, Eagleville Turf Upgrades & Local Gas Prices | May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dr. John Ash is stepping down after nearly 17 years as principal of Central Magnet School to beco.... Read More

Eagleville School Breaks Ground on New Synthetic Turf Fields

May 18, 2026 at 06:57 pm by Primetime Sports

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Eagleville athletes will soon play on brand-new turf surfaces. The school officially broke ground on new synthetic turf fields for its baseball, foo.... Read More

Resturaunt Kitchen Fire, School Funding Concerns, Patriot Drive Shooting & AI Image Case | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Saturday morning kitchen fire at Southern Still Tennessee Bar and Grill on South Church Street f.... Read More