WGNS News

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

Faulty HVAC Unit Triggers Emergency Evacuation at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary

Feb 18, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A mechanical failure in a heating and cooling unit forced the emergency evacuation of Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon..... Read More

Arson Arrest in Murfreesboro, Lebanon Square Renovations & Severe Weather Awareness Week | Feb. 17, 2026

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • A weekend structure fire on Lofton Road in Murfreesboro is under inves.... Read More

Lascassas Man Charged with Arson Following Residential Blaze on Lofton Road

Feb 16, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A local man is behind bars following a weekend fire investigation that led to a physical confrontation with law enforcement. Emergency unit.... Read More

Severe Weather Awareness Week | Spring Storm Season Approaches

Feb 16, 2026 at 04:11 pm by Rutherford Weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — State emergency managers and meteorologists are calling on residents to bolster their storm readiness as the region enters its most volatile we.... Read More

TBI Arrest, Vape Shop Theft, Landfill Ruling & Fresh Food Tax Cut Proposal | Feb. 13, 2026

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

Show Notes – Friday, February 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrests 39-year-old Jamal Ewing in M.... Read More

Rutherford County Murder Case Nears Court Date, Landfill Expansion Debate Intensifies, and Community Loss Remembered | Feb. 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro homicide investigation moves closer to resolution as Clint.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

Fire Safety Warnings, Marina Blaze, Drug Settlement, and Local Alerts | Feb. 4, 2026

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

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna firefighters quickly contained a residential structure fire on Po.... Read More

Library System Controversy, School Safety Alert, Storm Recovery & Gas Price Relief | Feb. 3, 2025

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions escalate within the Rutherford County Library System as Director.... Read More

Multiple Weekend Shootings, Officer-Involved Fatality, and New Safety Initiatives | Feb. 2, 2026

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

Show Notes – Monday, February 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate two separate weekend shootings, one fatal,.... Read More

Library Book Battle, Winter Storm Fallout, and Regional Health Alerts | Jan. 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Controversy intensifies around the Rutherford County Library System as a.... Read More

Winter Storm Chaos: I-24 Shutdowns, Flood Rescues, Power Outages & Community Tragedy | Jan. 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dangerous winter weather creates major traffic disruptions in Rutherford Co.... Read More

School Threat Arrest, Traffic Crackdowns & Winter Storm Preparations | Jan. 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man is arrested after online threats targeting a Rutherford.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Jailed After Chilling Online Threats Target Local School

Jan 22, 2026 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A Murfreesboro man is in custody after allegedly posting online threats of violence directed at a local school, authorities said. Police id.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Push Controversial Bills, Deadly Crash & Major Winter Storm Looms | Jan. 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers debate House Bill 809, which would limit lawsuits ov.... Read More

Winter Weather Threat, High Childbirth Costs, Historic Building Plans & Heroic Fire Rescue | Jan. 20, 2026

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee prepare for a sharp drop in.... Read More