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UPDATE: Speed and Alcohol Linked to Destructive High-Speed Crash on Lebanon’s Downtown Square

Dec 17, 2024 at 03:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

LEBANON, Tenn. – An early Sunday morning crash in Lebanon’s downtown square left multiple businesses and city infrastructure damaged after a vehicle went airborne,.... Read More

Addressing the Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Students: A Community Roundtable

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN -  The alarming rise in mental health issues and suicides among high school and college students demands urgent attention and action. Recent statistics reveal.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Labor Day Weekend in Rutherford County

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force will be on high alert for impaired drivers during Labor Day week.... Read More

Auto Thefts, Robbery and More in Murfreesboro and Throughout Tennessee

Dec 28, 2023 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - In the past 4-weeks alone, Murfreesboro has seen a staggering 530+ crime reports, spanning a range of offenses to include assault, burglary, fraud,.... Read More

Hundreds of Dollars' Worth of Liquor Reportedly Stolen in Murfreesboro

Jun 01, 2023 at 10:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Lot’s of adult beverages were taken in two recent theft’s that were reported in Murfreesboro. The theft’s occurred about a week befo.... Read More

Cannon County Sheriff's Office Crack Down on the Illegal Sale of Vapes, Tobacco and Beer

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

Cannon County, TN - In the Woodbury area, multiple residents are upset over students vaping and are asking questions about how the children got their hands on the electronic c.... Read More

Prayers from a Father and a Son who Achieves Sobriety

Feb 24, 2023 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Parent Joe Kincaid vividly remembers crying and praying for his son, Sam, who used drugs and dealt illegal drugs to support his habit in December 2018..... Read More

Smyrna Police Trying to Determine Identity of Suspects in Stolen Spirits Case

Sep 29, 2022 at 09:43 pm by WGNS News

  (Smyrna, TN) Here's a story to lift your spirits... In Smyrna, the police department has released images captured on an in-store security camera of two and possibly th.... Read More

Alcohol is Not the Only Factor in the Climbing Number of DUI Arrests Made in Rutherford County

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY TN) – Last year, Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers made 18,757 DUI arrests statewide, which is a 3.03% increase compared to 2020. In Rutherford.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry and State Rep. Mike Sparks raise awareness during National Recovery Month

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:06 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, and State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, seek to raise awareness of addiction, mental health and treatmen.... Read More

May is Wine and Grape Month in Tennessee - Visit a Vineyard in the Rutherford County Area

May 06, 2022 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.)  A growing agricultural sector is being highlighted this month with a proclamation by Gov. Bill Lee. According to the proclamation, May is Wine.... Read More

Subject charged with DUI #5 in nearby Franklin, Tennessee

Mar 15, 2022 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

A Mt. Juliet man was apprehended in Williamson County and charged with his fifth DUI.A Franklin Police Officer on routine patrol apparently spotted 30-Year-old Dylan Scott L.... Read More

Organization that Focuses on Helping those with Mental Illness or Addiction Open New / Larger Facility in Murfreesboro

Jul 16, 2021 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

Volunteer Behavioral Health in Murfreesboro recently expanded and moved into a brand new facility on Williams Drive near Medical Center Parkway. Previous to their move this.... Read More

Addiction and Mental Health Struggles in the Past 16-Months

Jul 08, 2021 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

We are now starting to see the results of how COVID-19 impacted those who struggled with addiction.That was Megan Davenport with the Tennessee Department of Correction’s.... Read More

Former Murfreesboro Police Officer Puts Away His Gun to Help with Those who are Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

Apr 27, 2021 at 11:18 am by WGNS

A former Murfreesboro Police Officer continues to help others in his new line of work at a place called Journey Pure. With more, here’s WGNS’ Scott Walker…H.... Read More

AAA Survey: As April 20th Nears, Are Users of Marijuana Taking More Risks Behind the Wheel

Apr 14, 2021 at 10:27 am by WGNS

With 4/20 rapidly approaching, AAA is issuing a warning about the dangers of driving impaired. New AAA research suggests that users of both alcohol and marijuana (not necessar.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY Law Enforcement Team Up to Fight Drunk Driving St. Patrick's Day

Mar 12, 2021 at 09:38 am by WGNS

Drivers who drink AND plan to drive on St. Patrick’s Day should also plan ahead to get a ride home, said Murfreesboro Police Capt. Cary Gensemer.“We would like to.... Read More

The Doors of Hope and the Conversation of Healing for Recently Incarcerated Females

Feb 02, 2021 at 09:06 am by Producer

Doors of Hope Exec. Director Jackie Miller joins us on air along with Social Worker Shaneeka Scott to talk about Healing for Recently Incarcerated Females. Website: OpenD.... Read More

MTSU fermentation science scholarship partnership gains $25K endowment boost from Molson Coors

Sep 28, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. is partnering with Middle Tennessee State University fermentation science, offering an annual $10,000 schol.... Read More

Prevention Coalition for Success, Project Lifeline, and Faith-Based Initiatives 4th Annual Rutherford Recovery Fest

Sep 08, 2020 at 09:26 am by WGNS

Rutherford Recovery Fest – a Prevention Coalition for Success, Project Lifeline, and Faith-Based Initiatives event – will take place on Saturday, September 12 from.... Read More