Blue Raiders Collect Personal Bests, Reach Podium at Tennessee Invitational
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —Middle Tennessee athletes set several personal records and earned podium spots during two days of competition at the Tennessee Invitational in Knoxville.
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Report Highlights Tennessee’s Role in National Human Trafficking Crisis
Apr 11, 2026 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A newly released national study is raising concerns about human trafficking awareness in Tennessee, placing the state among the top 10 in the count.... Read More
Remembering Murfreesboro's Resilience: April 10th, 2009 Good Friday Tornado
Apr 10, 2026 at 08:46 pm by Rutherford Weather
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - It has been 17 years since a violent tornado changed the landscape of Murfreesboro. On April 10th, 2009, a violent weather system tore thro.... Read More
Remains Found in Putnam County Identified as Missing Rutherford County Man
Apr 10, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains discovered late last month in Putnam County belong to a Rutherford County man who had been missin.... Read More
Rutherford Races to Read Returns with Derby-Themed Fun to Support Literacy
Apr 10, 2026 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A unique blend of derby flair, family fun, and a mission to promote literacy will return later this month as the 2nd Annual Rutherford Races to Rea.... Read More
45-Count Indictment Filed Against Man Accused of Targeting High School Students
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm by WGNS News
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. — 20-minutes west of Murfreesboro and just one county over, authorities have been working hard on a case that took about 12-months to accomplish.... Read More
Names Released in Murder Case After Woman Found Dead at Home in Murfreesboro
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:23 am by WGNS News
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS UPDATE) - Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit have confirmed the identities of both the victim and the s.... Read More
Selective Service Shakeup, Local Crime Arrest, and School Bus Crash Scare | Apr. 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett
Friday, April 10, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
Major federal change will automatically register men ages 18–25 for Selective Service star.... Read More
“Air Chuck” Blimp Floats Over Murfreesboro, Then Drifts Off After March Madness and April's Final Four
Apr 09, 2026 at 08:44 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you glanced skyward Thursday evening and wondered whether you’d accidentally tuned into a giant floating commercial, you weren’t alo.... Read More
Automatic Draft Registration Begins in December: What It Means for Rutherford County
Apr 09, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News
WASHINGTON, DC (WGNS) - Under a new federal rule approved in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the government will automatically register all eligible males between.... Read More
MTSU Equine Therapy Program Helps Veterans Heal Through Hands-On Horse Training
Apr 09, 2026 at 03:20 pm by WGNS News
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Inside the Middle Tennessee State University Horse Science Center, the sound of horses shifting and chuffing in their stalls sets the tone for a.... Read More
MTCS Girls Basketball Head Coach Shala Ferrell Resigns After Successful Season
Apr 07, 2026 at 03:40 pm by Primetime Sports
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) announced on Tuesday that Shala Ferrell has resigned from her position as the head coach of the girls bas.... Read More
Griggs Named New La Vergne Boys Basketball Coach
Apr 07, 2026 at 08:36 am by Primetime Sports
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — Anthony Griggs has been named the new head coach of the La Vergne High School boys basketball team, effective immediately. The 34-year-old coac.... Read More
Blue Raiders drop series to Delaware
NEWARK, Del. – Middle Tennessee Softball (15-23, 4-13 CUSA) dropped its second battle with Delaware (22-19, 10-7 CUSA) by a score of 4-3.
Blue Raider baseball comes up short against LA Tech
RUSTON, La.- Middle Tennessee baseball (17-18, 5-9 CUSA) dropped its second straight to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (20-16, 8-6 CUSA) 8-2 in a Saturday afternoon matchup.
