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Rutherford County Homicide Investigation, Gas Prices Jump, Opioid Deaths Drop, and New Scam Warnings | Mar. 17, 2026

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Metro Nashville Police investigate the death of 26-year-old Kiara Timmons, whose last known add.... Read More

FBI and TBI Investigation Reveals Two Decades of Alleged Viewing of Child Pornography Material by Manchester Business Owner

Mar 16, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A Coffee County chiropractor admitted to FBI agents that he has been viewing child pornography for the past two decades, according to federal court docum.... Read More

Homicide Detectives Working Leads After Woman Found Dead in Antioch, Previous Address Listed as Rutherford County

Mar 16, 2026 at 06:59 pm by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, Tenn. — Metro Nashville Police homicide detectives are actively investigating the death of a woman whose last known address, according to court documents, was i.... Read More

Pump Shock: Tennessee Gas Prices Rise to $3.34/gal and Diesel is at $4.92/gal While California Drivers Cry Into Their Gas Tanks

Mar 16, 2026 at 05:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) — Tennessee drivers received another reminder this week that the gas pump remains one of the most reliable ways to experience emotional di.... Read More

Rutherford County Sees Major Drop in Overdose Deaths as Opioid Fight Shows Results

Mar 16, 2026 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — After once being identified as a regional hotspot during the height of the opioid epidemic, Rutherford County is now showing signs of progress, repo.... Read More

Missed Grand Jury? Probably Not — Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Using Official Number

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — In what could best be described as the latest attempt by scammers to separate people from their money, criminals are now spoofing the Rutherfo.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Warn of Bitcoin Scam That Has Cost Victims Nearly $4 Million

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Police Department is warning residents about a growing cryptocurrency scam that has already cost victims nearly $4 millio.... Read More

Smyrna Officer-Involved Shooting, School Bus Purchase, and Tennessee Living Wage Data | Mar. 16, 2026

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

Monday, March 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: An independent TBI investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an.... Read More

Resident Suffers Minor Burns in Murfreesboro House Fire

Mar 15, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Fire crews in Murfreesboro responded to a residential fire that caused exterior damage to a home Sunday, while one resident sustained minor burns..... Read More

UPDATE: TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Following Road Rage Call in Smyrna

Mar 15, 2026 at 04:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — An investigation is underway after a road rage call in Smyrna escalated into an officer-involved shooting late Thursday morning, leaving one suspect woun.... Read More

Driver Arrested After Suspicious Incident Behind La Vergne Police Department

Mar 15, 2026 at 04:44 pm by WGNS News

LAVERGNE, Tenn. — A late-night incident behind the La Vergne Police Department ended with a suspect in custody and multiple criminal charges after officers responded to.... Read More

Tennessee Still Among Top 10 States for Marijuana Possession Arrests Despite Decline

Mar 15, 2026 at 04:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

TENNESSEE — A new national analysis shows Tennessee remains among the top states in the country for marijuana possession arrests, despite a steady decline in enforcement.... Read More

MTSU–Nissan Partnership Helps Employees Turn Experience Into Degrees

Mar 14, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Tracey Bowden didn’t return to school because she needed a new career. She returned because she wanted to grow. Already an accomplished human.... Read More

Tennessee Firearms Association Warns of Vagueness, Litigation Risks with HB2064

Mar 14, 2026 at 09:38 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - A heavily revised firearms bill is moving through the Tennessee House, and it’s already drawing sharp constitutional concerns from the Tenn.... Read More

Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue Set to Close Out TPO's Season #44

Mar 14, 2026 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra is gearing up for its final performance of Season 44, and it’s shaping up to be a night Murfreesboro mus.... Read More

Smyrna Hospital Ranked in Top 10% Nationwide for Fourth Straight Year

Mar 14, 2026 at 07:19 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is celebrating a major milestone after earning the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgra.... Read More

State Study Shows Advise TN Boosts College Enrollment

Mar 14, 2026 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Advise TN launched in 2017 with a simple goal: help students see that they can shape their own futures. The program places full‑time advisors in high.... Read More

Sumner County Man Convicted on 14 Child Sex Abuse Charges Could Face Hundreds of Years in Prison

Mar 13, 2026 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

Sumner County, Tenn. — A Hendersonville man could face the rest of his life behind bars after a Sumner County jury convicted him on multiple charges tied to the sexu.... Read More

Tullahoma Reaches Settlement with Former City Administrator After Employment Dispute

Mar 13, 2026 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — A legal dispute between former Tullahoma City Administrator Jason B. Quick and the City of Tullahoma has been resolved through a settlement agreement.... Read More

MORE SCAMS: Tennessee Officials Warn of Workers’ Compensation Scam Targeting Employees

Mar 13, 2026 at 10:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — State officials are warning workers to stay alert after reports surfaced of scammers impersonating workers’ compensation officials.... Read More