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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

Rutherford County Detectives Seek Information on Tuesday Home Invasion in Florence Road Area

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Two unidentified individuals broke into a home on Heatherwood Drive off Florence Road on Tuesday, stealing multiple items from the unsuspecting o.... Read More

Suspect Arrested in Shooting of 4-Year-Old Boy

Feb 25, 2025 at 05:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA, TN - A former high school basketball player who played for the Smyrna Bulldogs last year was arrested by law enforcement on Tuesday after a 4-year-old child was shot o.... Read More

Rutherford County Detectives Investigate Auto Burglaries on Oak Knoll Court Off Bradyville Pike

Feb 19, 2025 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community for assistance regarding several auto-burglary incidents that took place.... Read More

Kentucky Men Plead Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Murfreesboro Case

Jan 13, 2025 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATE - Two men from Kentucky have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Erick Bixler in Murfreesboro, TN. Chr.... Read More

Beware: Scammers Think You’ll Pay Bond at Bitcoin Kiosks

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In case you were wondering, U.S. District Courts are definitely not in the business of asking people to pay bond payments at Bitcoin kiosks. Shoc.... Read More

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