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GOP Rutherford chair: 37K Trump voters didn't vote Nov. 3. Democrats win 'earthquake' election

Rutherford County Democrats say they expect to build on flipping 3 state legislative seats and winning countywide votes for governor and federal offices. "We will always be competitive going forward," said Matt Fee, chair of the Rutherford County Democratic Party . "What happened here in Rutherford County (election) night truly was an earthquake in Rutherford county politics ." Democrats have faced a Republican Party that has dominated Rutherford elections since 2010, when the GOP swept the county's votes for local, state and federal seats. Prior to 2010, Democrats, including former U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon , of Murfreesboro, held a majority of combined federal, state and countywide seats in partisan elections to represent Rutherford. Gordon chose not to run for reelection in 2010, knowing a Republican-dominated state legislature would be redrawing his district to capture the seat, said Kent Syler, who served as the 26-year chief of staff for Gordon's Tennessee offices. "No one could have expected the Democrats to perform that well in Rutherford County," said Syler, referencing the most recent midterm. He's served as a political science professor since 2011 for Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. "I don’t know that any county in Tennessee had a bigger turnaround

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MTSU students stage walk-out for Nolan Wells

MTSU students of diverse color and creed rallied together to march in solidarity for Nolan Wells on Nov. 11. Nolan Wells was a Black 18-year-old boy who went missing on July 4 while out with his white friends on a boat to Horn Island. Wells’ body was later discovered on the shoreline of the island two days later. On July 11, independent autopsy results found evidence of blunt force trauma to the back of Wells’ head. On Sept. 21, a Mississippi grand jury unanimously voted against a motion to seek criminal indictments in the investigation, deeming Wells’ death consistent with drowning.

Murfreesboro, TN · 1d
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FINAL: MTSU men’s basketball defeats Southeast Missouri State behind historic 3-point shooting performance

Middle Tennessee men’s basketball (3-1) defeated Southeast Missouri State (2-2), 88-75, behind a 64% shooting performance from the 3-point range and a career-high 32 points from Quintero Barnett. It’s the first time the Blue Raiders have shot above 60% from three as a team since Feb. 13, 2013, against...

Murfreesboro, TN · 1d
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Coffee County’s Jules Ferrell Signs with MTSU Women’s Basketball

Coffee County Central High School senior point guard Jules Ferrell officially signed Wednesday to continue her basketball career at Middle Tennessee State University. Ferrell has put together an impressive high school basketball career, earning Freshman of the Year and All-District honors during her freshman season with the Lady Raiders. She followed that performance with another All-District selection as a sophomore.

Coffee County, TN · 1d
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From Iraq to the barrelhouse: Local veteran Jason Bobo’s barrel becomes Jack Daniel’s 2026 Heroes Selection

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — On Veterans Day, Jack Daniel’s sent a new whiskey out into the world to honor the men and women who served. The man who picked it spends his workdays in the barrelhouses right here in Lynchburg. Jason Bobo, a U.S. Army veteran and warehousing foreman...

Lynchburg, TN · 2d

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MTSU alumna helps bring Dr. Charles R. Drew’s legacy to life in new American Red Cross documentary [+VIDEO]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University alumna Tiffany Taylor (’22) is using her role at the American Red Cross — while tapping into research that began during her MTSU studies — to help tell the story of Dr. Charles R. Drew and his dedication to saving lives through a newly released documentary that follows his life and work.

Murfreesboro, TN · 1d

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Rutherford County Politics, School Vouchers & "Lollywag"

Rutherford County politics just took a dramatic turn, and hosts Bill Wilson and Meredith Thomas are unpacking the fallout. Following a razor-thin 280-vote congressional upset and a shift toward hyper-partisan local elections, Bill and Meredith welcome callers Jason Bennett and Antron Peebles to debate the real-world impact of Tennessee’s school voucher program, charter school oversight, and the loss of independent local leadership.

Rutherford County, TN · 1d

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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: $25,000 Available for Eligible Murfreesboro Small Businesses

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Good news for Murfreesboro's small business community. Eligible local businesses now have an opportunity to apply for a $25,000 non-repayable grant through the Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants Program, which is being administered independently by Pathway Lending. Applications will be accepted through November 17, 2026. Businesses selected for funding are expected to be notified in mid-December.

Murfreesboro, TN · 2d

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Sub division moratorium moves ahead

The Metro Planning Commission now has a draft moratorium on major and minor sub divisions ready to send to Metro Council. The moratorium will be an amendment to the Metropolitan Lynchburg Moore County Zoning Resolution. The amendment must be passed in two readings by the Metro Council, with a public notice of those meetings posted prior to becoming official. The two readings will take place at the November and December council meetings, and public notice is already available.

Lynchburg, TN · 16h

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Here are Murfreesboro area TSSAA athletes who signed during the November period

The November signing period list will be updated as information is provided. The signing period for high school athletes (excluding football) began on Nov. 11. Following are Murfreesboro area athletes who signed with schools during the November period: Baseball Braxton Greever, Oakland, Columbia State Community College Barrett Cox, Riverdale, Roane State CC Noah George, Siegel, Dyersburg State CC Jay Insani, Riverdale, Ohio Jayce McKinnie, Riverdale, Dyersburg State CC Asher Poe, Riverdale, UT-Southern Colson Underwood, Riverdale, Motlow State CC Jaxon Barrett, Siegel, Vanderbilt Josh Duggin, Siegel, Dyersburg State CC Brayden Maultsby, Siegel, Dyersburg State CC Dax Howard, Stewarts Creek, Motlow State CC Girls Basketball Bayli Sutter, Eagleville, Johnson and Wales Bowling Matteo Quintero, Stewarts Creek, Wichita State COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Why Rick Stockstill is savoring 'dream' opportunity at Florida State | Exclusive Cheerleading Reese Carmichael, Rockvale, MTSU Antavea Collins, Rockvale, MTSU Myka Gentile, Rockvale, West Georgia Mila Mastin, Siegel, MTSU Kayden McCown, Siegel, MTSU Madelyn Smith, Siegel, MTSU Cross country Emily Nelson, Oakland, Milligan Golf Braxton Head, Blackman, Georgia State Noelan Whittington, Blackman, Cleveland State CC Lacrosse Keaton Rhinehart, Oakland, Madonna University (Michigan) TSSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Predicting TSSAA football playoffs second round, highlighted by Oakland-Maryville Softball Madison Davenport, Eagleville, Itawamba CC (Mississippi)

Murfreesboro, TN · 2d

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Unity Medical Center Expands Urology Services in Manchester

Unity Medical Center in Manchester has announced an expansion of its specialty healthcare services with the addition of Dr. Michael Tepedino and Nurse Practitioner Julie Henson. The partnership officially began November 1 and will provide residents of Coffee County and surrounding communities with greater access to urology care closer to...

Manchester, TN · 1d

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The Fieldhouse Athletics cuts ribbon ahead of Saturday grand opening

The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Fieldhouse Athletics, a new indoor batting and pitching facility at 1832 McArthur Street in Manchester. The facility will hold its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors can try out the equipment for free during the grand opening.

Manchester, TN · 1d

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Paris Baguette Targets June 2027 Opening in Smyrna

Paris Baguette is targeting a June or July 2027 opening at Sewarts Landing, the $400 million mixed-use development at Sam Ridley Parkway and Highway 41 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Franchise owner Bruce Sung Lee confirmed his ownership of the upcoming location and shared the anticipated opening window during a conversation with WhatNow Nashville.

Smyrna, TN · 2d

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MCS plans rezoning for pre-K students

The rezoning of some students at Mitchell-Neilson, Northfield, Black Fox and Hobgood elementary schools for the 2027-2028 school year was discussed but not voted upon at the Murfreesboro City Schools meeting Nov. 10. MCS Director Dr. Trey Duke showed two rezoning options to the board and said he expects to...

Murfreesboro, TN · 1d

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Lady Vols overwhelm MTSU 110-64

Lady Vols basketball overwhelmed the MTSU Blue Raiders, 110-64. Tennessee forced 43 turnovers.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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PLAYOFFS CONTINUE TONIGHT AS RIVERDALE HOSTS SCIENCE HILL ON WGNS & BIG G TV

It's week two of the TSSAA High School Football Playoffs and Rutherford County teams are fighting to advance. Tonight, we are at Phil Watts Tomahawk Stadium as Riverdale hosts Science Hill for only the second time in school history. Don't miss a single snap, hit, or touchdown—tune in live on...

Rutherford County, TN · 1d

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Murfreesboro Republican Dawn White Takes Helm as Tennessee Senate Majority Leader

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - State Senator Dawn White of Murfreesboro takes over as Tennessee Senate Majority Leader following an uncontested vote during a closed-door Republican caucus meeting at the State Capitol. White secured the upper chamber's second-highest Republican leadership post by acclamation. She succeeds outgoing Majority Leader Jack Johnson of...

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Blackman Loses to Green Hill in First Round of Playoffs

On Nov. 7, the Blackman Blaze traveled to Green Hill. The final score was 21-14, with the Blaze losing in an absolute thriller. With this game being the first game of the playoffs, it had a lot of significance. Two years ago, Blackman traveled to Green Hill in the first round of the playoffs and won 45-14, so this time around it had a lot of eyes on it, starting the game with Green Hill starting the scoring drive 7-0 in the first quarter. The Blaze responded late in the second quarter with a throw and catch from Junior Chase Bell to Senior Max Wilcox on a 35-yard strike. Green Hill responded with their second touchdown of the night to make it 14-7 going into halftime. Going into the third quarter, neither team scored. In the fourth quarter, the Blaze scored another touchdown pass from Chase Bell to Max Wilcox to tie the game 14-14 late in the fourth quarter. As Green Hill drove down the field, the score again put them up 21-14. After that, the Blaze could not respond.

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