Fatal Gas Station Dispute on Joe B. Jackson Parkway Progresses Through Criminal Justice System

Oct 08, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE: A 9-1-1 call led Murfreesboro Police to a gas station on Joe B. Jackson Parkway this past May, where one witness said that chaos had unfolded.... Read More

Murfreesboro Truck Theft Suspect Arrested Twice in 16 Days

Oct 02, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

A man who was previously arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle from Murfreesboro has found himself back in custody only 16 days after his initial arrest. Cedric Watki.... Read More

DNA Confirms Remains of Missing 23-Year-Old Blanca Orellana Found in Wilson County

Sep 23, 2024 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

Wilson County, TN – Metro Nashville Police confirmed that human remains found on September 12, 2024, at a property along Burnt House Road in Wilson County belong to 23-y.... Read More

UPDATE: Detectives Pursuing Leads in Fatal Shootings of 3 Men in Antioch Area - Incident Has Ties to Atlanta, GA

Sep 17, 2024 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: The three victims from Friday night’s (09/13/24) triple homicide at 223 Bart Drive in Antioch, TN have now all been positively identified. In addition to Jesus G.... Read More

Person Recorded by Surveillance Camera Sought for Questioning in Fatal Shooting of Teen on Antioch Pike

Jul 11, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

Homicide detectives are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying/locating a man believed to have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Saturday night&rs.... Read More

Man Arrested After Explicit Images Of Child Posted On Social Media

Jun 27, 2024 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Special Victims Unit detectives on Tuesday arrested Mathieu Williams of Antioch, after multiple sexually explicit images of a child were publicly posted on s.... Read More

Bystanders Foil Perfumania Shoplifting Attempt at Tanger Outlets

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:11 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The new outlet stores that recently opened just barely over the Rutherford County line in nearby Antioch, have been a hotbed of activity for Metro Nashville.... Read More

Austin Turner Placed on Palliative Care - Family Demands Justice

Mar 06, 2024 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - It's been described as a tragedy that is leaving a lasting impact on Middle Tennessee, and for the Turner family, it is their worst nightmare. The incident tha.... Read More

Police Search Home in Rutherford County After a Series of Robberies in South Nashville

Feb 26, 2024 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Late last week, Nashville Metro Police conducted a search at a home in Rutherford County in pursuit of evidence connected to a string of crimes within their jur.... Read More

La Vergne Residents Arrested in Antioch Street Racing Incident

Feb 08, 2024 at 07:30 pm by Chandelar Williams

Nashville, TN - Two individuals from Rutherford County are currently in custody for their alleged involvement in a street racing event dubbed "Wet & Wild" that occurred in.... Read More

Suspect in the Murder of a Twice Daily Gas Station Employee in Smyrna Awaits Next Court Date

Jan 08, 2024 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN - In August of 2022, Smyrna Police responded to a shooting at the Twice Daily gas station at the corner of Sam Ridley and Stonecrest Parkway. Upon their arr.... Read More

Investigation Continuing into Child Sex Abuse Case Involving Nashville Man

Dec 20, 2023 at 01:20 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - In nearby Antioch, the Metro Nashville Police Department is actively investigating a disturbing case of child sex abuse allegedly involving 41-year-old James S.... Read More

Motorcyclist Killed In LaVergne Couchville Pike Crash - Driver Cited

Nov 20, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

LAVERGNE, TN - A motorcyclist has died following a wreck this past Thursday evening around 7 p.m. in LaVergne, TN. The crash that involved a Chevrolet pickup truck.... Read More

Counseling for People of Color After COVID-19

Nov 20, 2023 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mental health within communities of color are being highlighted in a recently approved grant for two Middle Tennessee State University profe.... Read More

LaVergne Man Killed in Nashville Auto Accident Tuesday

Oct 11, 2023 at 01:12 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE,  TENN. - A man from LaVergne, TN has died following Tuesday mornings crash in Antioch at 9:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Bell Road near Smith Springs Road..... Read More

Suspect Accused of Street Racing in Middle TN Surrenders to Police

Sep 12, 2023 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

Antioch, TN – Metro Nashville Police say a known street racer surrendered himself this past Friday on three outstanding warrants, but gained additional charges when he a.... Read More

UPDATE: As of August 16th, Metro Police have Not Arrested a Suspect in the Recent I-24 Road Rage Shooting

Aug 16, 2023 at 11:35 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - WGNS has more news on an August 1st shooting that occurred during a road rage incident in Antioch, which involved a driver who works for a Rutherford County company..... Read More

Road Rage Incident Under Investigation in Antioch Area

Aug 02, 2023 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - In the area of Antioch, a road rage incident that occurred this past Thursday on Interstate 24 is under investigation. The incident happened when an unknown man.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: 15-Year-Old Remains Missing, Last Seen on Sunday, June 11, 2023

Jun 14, 2023 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN – As of Wednesday night (06/14/23), a 15-year-old from Murfreesboro remains missing. Earlier in the day on Wednesday morning, police to.... Read More

Suspect in the Murder of a Smyrna Gas Station Clerk to Undergo a Mental Health Evaluation

Jun 07, 2023 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Last year, a man was honored in Smyrna during a community fundraiser at a local convenient store. Throughout the day on September 8th, the Twice Dai.... Read More