10 Blue Raiders recognized by Phil Steele
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2026 Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference USA teams were announced recently, and the Blue Raiders had 10 different players honored. MTSU had one first team representative, fo...
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Shooting at MJ's Leaves Man Critically Injured
Jun 17, 2026 at 04:19 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday (6/13/2026) morn.... Read More
UPDATE: Florida Man Arrested After SUV Pursuit from South Church Street to Burnt Knob Road
Jun 17, 2026 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News
Additional Updates: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) — On Tuesday (06/16/2026), WGNS reported on a multi-agency police pursuit that began after a Murfreesboro Police offi.... Read More
Greg Wyant named RCS athletic director; Jena Jones named to new Athletic Supervisor
Jun 17, 2026 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News
Rutherford County Schools is turning a new page in its athletics leadership. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today that longtime coach and school‑level athlet.... Read More
UPDATE - CAUGHT: Man Accused in Lebanon Bank Robbery and Murfreesboro Robbery Attempt Apprehended
Jun 17, 2026 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - UPDATE: The hunt is now over for what appears to be a serial bank robber who, on Tuesday, allegedly robbed one bank and tried to rob another.... Read More
Rock Art, Island History, Cutting‑Edge Science as RCAS meets 2PM Sunday at Oaklands Mansion
Jun 17, 2026 at 04:52 am by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Archeological Association meets this Sunday afternoon at Oaklands Mansion, and it’s one you’ll want to be part of..... Read More
Fisk Shooting Arrests, Gas Station Skimmer Chase & Smyrna Sinkhole | Jun. 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
Two 18-year-olds are arrested in Murfreesboro in connection with the January fatal shooting of.... Read More
WEDNESDAY: Drivers Detoured as CSX Shuts Down MT Blvd. at S. Church Crossing
Jun 17, 2026 at 04:19 am by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Drivers in Murfreesboro are getting a mid‑week headache thanks to an all‑day shutdown on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. NewsRadio WGNS has been warning.... Read More
From Normandy to Today: How War Reporting Changed — and Stayed the Same
Jun 16, 2026 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News
Each year in June, Americans pay tribute to World War II veterans who played a role in the start of Operation Overload. That start is D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944.... Read More
Firefighters Battle Excavator Fire at Murfreesboro Construction Site
Jun 16, 2026 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Firefighters responded to a construction-site equipment fire involving a Komatsu excavator, where smoke could be seen rising fro.... Read More
TSSAA Summer Meeting: Boys Volleyball, RPI Basketball Seeding, and Recruiting Rules on Agenda
Jun 04, 2026 at 04:31 pm by Primetime Sports
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) - The governing body for Tennessee high school sports is preparing for a busy summer session that could directly impact athletes and coaches across Ru.... Read More
Riverdale High Names Alumnus Wayne Kendrick Head Baseball Coach
Jun 01, 2026 at 12:16 pm by Primetime Sports
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Riverdale High School baseball alumnus is stepping up to lead the Warriors. School officials announced Wayne Kendrick as the new head baseball c.... Read More
Bokpin advances to NCAA Outdoor Championship finals
EUGENE, Ore. – Mustapha Bokpin's stellar sophomore season continued Wednesday at the NCAA Outdoor Championship in Eugene, Ore. He ran big times in both the 100M and 200M to advance to the finals Frida...
Bokpin set to race at NCAA Outdoor Championships
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee sprinter Mustapha Bokpin is set to embark on his final meet of the season at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Bokpin will compete in the 100M and the 200M in...
