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One Week Later: Family Still Seeks Answers in I-24 Shooting

Jul 17, 2025 at 05:01 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nearly a week has passed since 22-year-old Noah Taylor was shot and killed while driving to work on Interstate 24 near the Rutherford-David.... Read More

Suspect in Custody After Active Shooter Incident at Smyrna Liquor Store

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A gunman who opened fire inside Legacy Wine and Spirits on Lee Victory Parkway Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after a tense four-hour st.... Read More

Rutherford County Trailer Thief Sneaks Off Like a Midnight Ninja in Rutherford County — Do You Know Him?

Jul 10, 2025 at 09:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reports that a trailer is still missing and the man behind the theft is still wanted by the law.&n.... Read More

Guest House Burglar Causes $50K in Damage, Bites Deputy During Arrest

Jul 09, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man is facing multiple charges after Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies say he broke into a guest house, caused about $50,00.... Read More

Drone Helps Capture Suspected Arsonist After Rutherford County House Fire

Jul 08, 2025 at 10:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire Rescue and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 4000 block of Betty Ford Road for a re.... Read More

La Vergne Police Step Up Summer Drug and Traffic Enforcement in Dual Operations

Jul 07, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS Radio News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – A series of law enforcement efforts over several days has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, as La Vergne Police continue their.... Read More

Woman Accused of Illegal Dumping Cleans Up Debris, Then Arrested

Jun 18, 2025 at 03:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A woman accused of illegally dumping trash along Asbury Road was arrested Tuesday after a correctional work center officer helped track her down.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Interviews Key to Investigating Child Sexual Abuse, Say Detectives

Jun 17, 2025 at 12:33 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Forensic interviews conducted at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) are a vital first step in both protecting children and building criminal ca.... Read More

Rising Sixth Graders Get Hands-On Experience with Law Enforcement at SRO Junior Deputy Academy

Jun 05, 2025 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 30 rising sixth-grade students from northern Rutherford County Schools are kicking off summer with hands-on learning and active fun at the a.... Read More

Thursday AM 3-vehicle crash on Lascassas Pike

May 29, 2025 at 11:08 am by WGNS Radio News

MILTON, Tenn (WGNS) - Five people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Lascassas Pike near Bradley Creek Road, prompting a major emergency response.... Read More

Man Arrested After Burglary, Car Theft, and High-Speed Chase Across County Lines

May 26, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A 21-year-old man is behind bars following a series of crimes that began with a burglary and ended in a crash after a high-speed chase.... Read More

"Deputy Mike Evans" Strikes Again with Jury Duty – And No, He’s Still Not Real

May 22, 2025 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In today’s shocking development from the Department of Obvious Frauds, WGNS is once again reporting on the age-old "You Missed Jury Duty" scam&m.... Read More

UPDATE: Deadly Shooting Shuts Down I-24 in Rutherford County on Sunday

May 19, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – What began as an ordinary Sunday drive on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County turned into a scene of tragedy and chaos, as traffic came to a compl.... Read More
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Hundreds Brave Rain for 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Despite rainy weather, over 250 passionate community members gathered for the 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday, April.... Read More

Substitute Teacher Charged with Public Intoxication at Siegel Middle School

Apr 23, 2025 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A substitute teacher at Siegel Middle School was charged with public intoxication Wednesday after school officials raised concerns about her behav.... Read More

Three Juveniles Charged in Connection to Smyrna Middle School Fire

Apr 22, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged three juveniles with multiple felonies following a classroom fire at Smyrna Middle School.... 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

Urgent: Rutherford County Officials Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Toddler

Apr 01, 2025 at 06:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 2-year-old Harleigh Stover, who was last seen on March 31 near Har.... Read More

Scam Season UPDATE: Apparently, It Never Ends

Mar 27, 2025 at 08:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This may come as a surprise… con artists are still at it, attempting to separate hardworking Rutherford County residents from their money. If yo.... Read More