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Reported Card Skimmer at Murfreesboro Gas Station Leads to Police Chase Across Town

Jun 16, 2026 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -  A report of a suspected credit card skimmer at a Murfreesboro gas station led to a police response, a brief neighborhood search, and a pursuit that.... Read More

Gas Prices Ease, La Vergne Fire Response, and Rutherford Students Gear Up for Route 66 Great Race | Jun. 16, 2026

Jun 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with Rutherford County gas prices averaging.... Read More

La Vergne Firefighters Stop Detached Garage Fire Before It Spreads

Jun 15, 2026 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A detached garage on Quail Drive in La Vergne sustained significant fire damage Monday morning, but emergency crews contained the flames before they.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 7th Nationwide for Naturalization Risk, Study Finds

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE -  A new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows Tennessee ranks among the highest states in the nation for naturalization risk, meaning many foreign-born res.... Read More

La Vergne Police Explain Upcoming Use of SoToxa Mobile Test System in Impaired Driving Investigations

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) - The La Vergne Police Department is preparing to use a roadside screening device known as the SoToxa Mobile Test System, and officials are w.... Read More

Shelbyville Home Padlocked After 42 Arrests and Years of Police Calls

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. - A Shelbyville residence has been padlocked after authorities say a multi-year investigation uncovered repeated criminal activity tied to the property, inc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Man Accused of Taking More Than $1,000 from Wallet at Publix,

Jun 15, 2026 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft at.... Read More

Local Students Set to Tackle Route 66 in 2026 Great Race

Jun 15, 2026 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Stones River Car Club, a region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, is proud to announce that three local Rutherford County high school st.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Drop, Giving Drivers a Brief Break at the Pump

Jun 15, 2026 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) -  Gas prices may not be the most thrilling topic in Tennessee, but anytime the cost of filling up starts moving in the right direction, i.... Read More

MFRD Hosts Four Days of Training, Teamwork, and Real‑World Skills

Jun 15, 2026 at 08:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - It’s a busy week out at the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility, where Murfreesboro Fire‑Rescue is right in the middle of its annual Tee.... Read More

KIK App Warning, School Behavior Concerns, Inflation Pressure & Uninsured Drivers | Jun. 15, 2026

Jun 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Parents across Rutherford County are urged to review their children’s apps after a national.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosts Historical Society's Special America 250 Event 7PM Monday Night!

Jun 14, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – The “Heart of Tennessee’s” history enthusiasts has a standing date every third Monday night, but this week’s gathering.... Read More

Rockvale High’s SRO Kim Moses Steps into State Leadership Role

Jun 14, 2026 at 02:23 pm by WGNS News

PIGEON FORGE, TN (WGNS) - Rockvale High School School Resource Officer Kim Moses has been elected second vice president of the Tennessee School Resource Officers Association.&.... Read More

La Vergne Police Hosting Community Safety Meeting June 24 at 6:00PM

Jun 14, 2026 at 08:39 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne residents will have a chance to hear directly from their police department later this month during a Community Safety Meeting set for Monday,.... Read More

City Offices to Close next Friday, June 19, as Murfreesboro Observes Juneteenth

Jun 13, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - City oF Murfreesboro offices will pause operations this coming Friday, June 19, 2026, as the community observes Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating.... Read More

More Than 45,000 Roovians Play in the Manchester Mud

Jun 13, 2026 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

  MANCHESTER, TN (WGNS) - Bonnaroo 2026 rolled through neighboring Manchester as the festival battled just about everything Mother Nature could throw at it. The eve.... Read More

Free R.A.D. Training at La Vergne Police starting Friday, June 26

Jun 13, 2026 at 12:25 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - It’s no secret that the world can feel unsettling at times, especially for women who simply want to go about their day without worrying about who.... Read More

Tennessee Hemp Retailers Brace for Major Losses with new Laws July 1st!

Jun 13, 2026 at 08:21 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Tennessee’s hemp industry is about to feel the ground shift. Beginning July 1, 2026, the state will officially ban the sale of THCA — the hemp‑d.... Read More

From Blackberries to Ballplayers, MTSU Deepens Its Roots at Saturday Market

Jun 13, 2026 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - For the fourth straight season, the Middle Tennessee State University School of Agriculture is back at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market, filling the.... Read More

Child Safety Group Warns Parents About Kik App After Disturbing Online Test

Jun 12, 2026 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

Parents are being urged to take a closer look at the apps on their children’s phones after the National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued a strong warning about Kik,.... Read More