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Rutherford County Man's Appeal Denied in Brutal Kidnapping and Assault of Wife Case

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Rutherford County man who was found guilty of multiple violent felonies stemming from a.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Resumes Executions as Rutherford County Remains Off Death Row List

Jun 05, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a five-year pause, the state of Tennessee has resumed carrying out executions. On May 22, 2025, 75-year-old Oscar Smith became the first.... Read More

Fugitive Captured in La Vergne After High-Speed Multi-County Chase and Vehicle Theft

May 18, 2025 at 05:33 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A dramatic multi-county search has come to an end in La Vergne, where 58-year old Carlos McCoy was taken into custody Saturday m.... Read More

Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Armed Burglary Suspects in Rutherford and Davidson Counties

May 09, 2025 at 05:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating multiple armed suspects involved in a.... Read More

MTSU Professor Charged with Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct After State Investigation

May 08, 2025 at 02:14 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has led to.... Read More

Armed Burglar Targets Blackman Neighborhood, Steals Purses and Credit Cards

May 08, 2025 at 09:57 am by WGNS

BLACKMAN, Tenn. (WGNS) — A string of overnight vehicle burglaries rocked the Blackman community early Tuesday, with home surveillance video capturing at least one suspec.... Read More

UPDATE: Plea Hearing Nears in Deadly Murfreesboro Gas Station Shooting

May 06, 2025 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN - A plea hearing date is approaching for the suspect in a deadly shooting on Joe B. Jackson Parkway, which occurred in front of a busy gas station i.... Read More

RCSO Needs Public Input on Early Wednesday AM Vehicle Break-Ins

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:54 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of vehicle break-ins an.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest: Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Murfreesboro

Apr 03, 2025 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An 18-year-old driver who accidentally cut off another vehicle in traffic "feared for her life" when the other driver allegedly threatened her with a h.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Rapist’s Appeal Denied, 59-Year Sentence Stands

Mar 26, 2025 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man convicted in a Rutherford County Courtroom for the rape of a child has filed an appeal, but according to the Clerk of the Appellate Courts on Mon.... Read More

UPDATE on Sunday Officer Involved Shooting Near Cason Lane and Veterans Pkwy - 1 Dead

Mar 24, 2025 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A typically quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense in a Murfreesboro neighborhood as a domestic incident escalated into a standoff betwe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Vape Shop Burglar Identified as Juvenile and Charged

Mar 24, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A “BOLO” (Be On the Lookout) issued by Murfreesboro Police earlier this month has been canceled after authorities confirmed they have posi.... Read More

UPDATE: Gunfire Erupts in Murfreesboro Neighborhood After Intense Standoff Near Cason Lane and Veterans Pkwy

Mar 23, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A typically quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense in a Murfreesboro neighborhood as a domestic incident escalated into a standoff between police and.... Read More

Man Arrested After Brandishing Gun - Female Arrested on Outstanding Rutherford County Warrant

Mar 03, 2025 at 01:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

LEBANON, TN - A man is behind bars after allegedly brandishing a firearm at multiple citizens and later being found in possession of methamphetamine. A woman who was sai.... Read More

The District Attorney’s Show: Road Rage, Murders, and Cold Cases

Jan 03, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Welcome to the monthly District Attorney’s Show, hosted by retired District Attorney J. Paul Newman. This podcast provides listeners with an in-d.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Fraudulent Purchases of a Porsche and a Range Rover at a Local Auto Dealer

Jul 10, 2023 at 06:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Using a fake check is never a good idea and can land a suspect in a heap of trouble. In fact, the crime we're about to tell you about could be a Class C f.... Read More

Smyrna Police Need Help Identifying Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

Dec 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(Smyrna, TN) An attempted robbery is under investigation in the Town of Smyrna. The incident occurred on December 8th at “5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill&rdquo.... Read More

Shoplifting During the Holidays in Rutherford County Often Involve Suspects Who Travel from City-to-City / Store-to-Store

Dec 19, 2022 at 01:43 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Shoplifting continues throughout America, which means the problem continues to plague Rutherford County, especially during the holiday season. While it can.... Read More

UPDATE: Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting and More during the Holiday Season

Dec 16, 2022 at 08:50 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The holiday season is giving way to a number of crimes, with some of the most common cases worked by Murfreesboro Police being shoplifting, vehicle break-in.... Read More

Rutherford County: Alleged Debit Card Fraud Case in Smyrna and Nashville

Jul 18, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, the Police Department is in the midst of an investigation involving a debit/credit card fraud case that adds up to more a loss of over $2,000. Evidently, the case s.... Read More