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Loaded Guns Found in Cars at Two Rutherford County High School Proms

May 04, 2026 at 08:12 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Sheriff’s school resource officers recovered loaded handguns from two vehicles during security checks at separate Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Who’s Running in Tuesday’s Election? Gun Store Burglary & Coach Mack Hawks Retires | May 4, 2026

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

Monday, May 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate a smash-and-grab burglary at Black Frog Arms and Range, where suspe.... Read More

Oakland High Baseball Coach Mack Hawks Retires After 37 Seasons

May 01, 2026 at 06:46 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An era of Oakland High School baseball is coming to an end. Longtime head coach Mack Hawks officially announced his retirement this week after 37.... Read More

Voter Fraud Arrest & Murfreesboro Crime Alert & Why You Can’t Find Bapple | May 1, 2026

May 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 1, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing an older model pickup tr.... 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

MTSU Achieves Level II Arboretum Status, Boosting Campus Sustainability

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Seated just steps from the lush green canopy of Walnut Grove on campus at Middle Tennessee State University, officials recently welcomed students, staff,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Business Owner Arrested on Felony Voter Fraud Charges

Apr 29, 2026 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A longtime business operator in Murfreesboro has been arrested and is now facing felony voter fraud charges, marking a rare case where allegations o.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Chief Receives Top Honors from Tennessee Corrections Institute

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson was named Middle Tennessee Jail Administrator of the Year on Thursday by the Tennessee Cor.... Read More

Walnut House Earns Main Street Murfreesboro Grant

Apr 23, 2026 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A historic downtown landmark is sporting a fresh look thanks to a local partnership. The Main Street Murfreesboro Board of Directors recently met.... Read More

Discovery Center Names New Marketing and Development Vice President

Apr 21, 2026 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is moving forward with a new face in its executive office. Beth Cope is now the Vice President of Marketing.... Read More

Northfield Elementary Student Wins Read to Succeed Spelling Bee

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local sixth grader is the new county spelling champion. Waylon Brooks from Northfield Elementary secured first place at the 22nd Annual Read To.... Read More

Business Optimism Hits Record High While Murfreesboro Consumers Stay Cautious

Apr 19, 2026 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - New economic data from Middle Tennessee State University reveals a tale of two economies as spring gets underway. The latest surveys from the Cons.... Read More

Rockvale High Leader Named New Principal of Rockvale Elementary

Apr 19, 2026 at 12:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- Rutherford County Schools has a new leader for one of its largest campuses. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced Jason Crutchfield will.... Read More

UPDATE | IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for ALL Tennessee Counties Following Ice Storm

Apr 15, 2026 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGNS) - Local taxpayers are catching a major break as the Internal Revenue Service has officially expanded tax relief following recent disaster declarations..... Read More

Inaugural Murfreesboro Hops Half Marathon to Benefit Child Advocacy Center

Apr 14, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A new tradition in local athletics is taking shape as organizers announce the first-ever Hops Half marathon scheduled for October 24, 2026. The ra.... Read More

Murfreesboro Budget Boost, Library Shake-Up & Crypto Scam Surge | Apr. 14, 2026

Apr 14, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro leaders signal a potential no tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, bac.... Read More

MFRD Firefighters Extinguish Sunday Afternoon House Fire on Bradyville Pike

Apr 13, 2026 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) units were kept busy Sunday afternoon as they battled a residential structure fire on Bradyville.... Read More

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