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Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County: 40 Years of Youth Impact & College Tours

Sep 04, 2026 at 11:01 am

Celebrating 40 years of youth impact, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County continue to serve local families with essential after-school programs, academic support.... 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

🏈 The Backyard Brawl: Blackman & Riverdale Clash as Region Play Kicks Off — Live on WGNS & Big G TV! 🏈

Sep 04, 2026 at 04:30 am by Primetime Sports

Friday night lights are back, and Week 3 kicks off region play with one of Middle Tennessee’s fiercest rivalries! Join us for the legendary "Backyard Brawl" as the River.... Read More

The Evolution of Local Media & Community Impact with Neil Orne and Rep. Mike Sparks

Sep 03, 2026 at 11:07 am

Local media is experiencing a massive transformation, from anchorless TV newscasts to AI-generated news hosts replacing traditional anchors. In this episode of Rutherford Is.... Read More

MTSU Football Season Opener, Game Day Guide & Salute to Veterans Preview

Sep 02, 2026 at 10:25 am

MTSU Athletics is gearing up for an unforgettable home opener at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium as Blue Raider football returns with big game-day upgrades, fan experiences, and a.... 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

Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into $9.2B I-24 Choice Lanes Deal

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:27 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Tennessee House Democratic leader is asking Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti to review the bidding and selection process for the multibill.... Read More

Tennessee Warns of Viral AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ Threat Trend Targeting Schools

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Tennessee homeland security officials are warning parents, students and school communities about a viral social media trend involving unsettli.... 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's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... 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

🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: SMYRNA VS. HENDERSONVILLE — LIVE ON WGNS & BIG G TV! 🏈

Aug 27, 2026 at 09:30 pm

Friday night lights are back, and Week 2 delivers a powerhouse Middle Tennessee matchup! Join us as the Smyrna Bulldogs play host to the Hendersonville Commandos for our featu.... Read More

🏈 WEEK 2 WITH 2 GAMES | STEWARTS CREEK & SMYRNA TAKE THE STAGE ON WGNS & BIG G TV! 🏈

Aug 26, 2026 at 08:22 pm by Primetime Sports

Two big games in two days! High school football rolls into Week 2 with back-to-back live broadcasts on WGNS Radio and Big G TV! Thursday night kicks things off as the Stewart.... Read More

A Visit with WGNS' Bart Walker with host Chip Walters

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:32 am

Middle Tennessee radio legends Chip Walters and Bart Walker take the mic to discuss local broadcast history, community coverage, and the evolving landscape of sports and tal.... 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

Commissioner Admits Taking Campaign Sign, License Plate Reader Debate & Major Murfreesboro Growth | Aug. 25, 2026

Aug 25, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray enters a conditional guilty plea to misdemeanor.... Read More

Big Bad Breakfast in Murfreesboro & Rutherford County Leadership with Mayor-Elect Randy Allen

Aug 24, 2026 at 10:27 am

Bill Wilson hosts this episode of The Roundtable, breaking down major changes coming to downtown Murfreesboro. Big Bad Breakfast Managing Partner Molly James stops by to dis.... Read More

Fugitive Arrested in Boston, School Sports Security & Deadly I-24 Crash | Aug. 24, 2026

Aug 24, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 24, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man wanted in connection with a 2023 child sexual abuse investigation is capture.... Read More

Kenny Rogers Tribute: Exploring Country Hits, Trivia, and Legacy

Aug 21, 2026 at 10:25 am

Celebrating the legacy of country icon Kenny Rogers on his birthday requires looking past the chart-topping hits to explore the incredible history of an international supers.... 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