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Caitlyn Miller Charged With DUI and Drugs in School Zone

Aug 27, 2023 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN) A Rutherford County woman who crashed in the Christiana Elementary and Christiana Middle Schools’ zone Thursday (8/24/2023) was charged with DUI an.... Read More

Drive-By Shooting in Smyrna Area on Tuesday Morning

Aug 17, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - No one was injured in a drive-by shooting that occurred in Rutherford County earlier this week. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the drive-by took place.... Read More

Former Rutherford Co. Corrections Officer Charged with Sexual Battery Against a Juvenile

Jul 31, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery against a juvenile has resu.... Read More

Bivens Hill Rd Dump Truck Accident on Wednesday

Jul 19, 2023 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

A dump truck hauling wood chips on Bivens Hill Road overturned on Wednesday. Upon crashing, the truck caused a utility pole to break earlier during the afternoon hours. T.... Read More

Former Head of YMCA in Murfreesboro Sentenced to 11-Years in Prison

Jul 17, 2023 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has more news on a Rutherford County man who was charged with multiple counts of rape - - the same man who once headed the.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Reported as Missing in Rutherford County Located Sunday Afternoon

Jun 11, 2023 at 03:22 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – At around 3:15 on Sunday afternoon, emergency workers asked the community for help in locating a missing man who at first report, was thought t.... Read More

Nearby Sheriff’s Office Looking for Culprits Accused of Leaving Black Marks All Over Church Parking Lot

Jun 09, 2023 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

We’ve all seen it or have seen the aftermath of it... teens doing donuts in parking lots or the burnt tire marks left behind from drivers doing donuts in parking lots. B.... Read More

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Becoming a Sheriff's Deputy for the Day in Rutherford County

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seth Parks dreamed of being a cop. His dream came true when he became “Deputy for the Day” this past Friday at the Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to be Watchful Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2023 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

Encouraging drivers to wear seat belts and to protect children in child restraint seats will be the focus of an enforcement effort Friday by the Rutherford County Traffic Sa.... Read More

Local Fitness Coordinator / Former YMCA Director Found Guilty in Murfreesboro Rape Case - One Additional Case of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Pending

May 05, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man by the name of Richard Lawrence Canada was found guilty on 8-counts of rape this week in the Rutherford County Courtroom of Chancellor Ho.... Read More

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UPDATE: Deputy who went Into Burning Home to Save Rutherford County Man Recommended for Medal of Valor

Mar 30, 2023 at 09:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: (Rutherford County, TN) Resident Larry Adams was trapped inside his bedroom with smoke and flames threatening his life when three Rutherford County Sheriff’s dep.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found SAFE

Mar 25, 2023 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

Warren County, TN - UPDATE: The missing teenager from Warren County has been safely located, as confirmed by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Hailey W.... Read More

UPDATE: Pursuit on I-840, Spike Strips Deployed and a Semi-Truck Crash on Sunday

Mar 20, 2023 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Interstate 840 was shut-down on Sunday afternoon (3/19/2023) after a police pursuit started in Williamson County and ended in Rutherford County. The pur.... Read More

Suspect in Warren County Burglary Cases Wanted in Middle TN

Mar 06, 2023 at 11:40 am by WGNS News

Warren County, TN - Not too far from Rutherford County in nearby Warren County, the long arm of the law is on the lookout for a burglary suspect after nabbing one, while the o.... Read More

New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Theft of a Cellphone at Local Truck Stop Remains Under Investigation

Jan 18, 2023 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) These days, there is so much valuable information that is carried with us everywhere we go. That valuable information is in our smartphones, that.... Read More

Death of Inmate at Coffee County Jail on Monday Remains Under Investigation

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:19 pm by WGNS News

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) In nearby Coffee County, the death of an inmate at the local jail remains under investigation. The man, whose name has not been released, became ill during.... Read More

Authorities Need Name or Whereabouts of Subject After Vehicles Burglarized in Beechgrove Area

Dec 08, 2022 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

(Beechgrove, TN) Down the street in nearby Bedford County, the Sheriff's Office is asking for the help of area residents. Deputies report the unknown woman used the drive-thru.... Read More

Female Allegedly Held Captive for 3-Days, Resulting in Suspect Being Charged with Rape and Kidnapping

Nov 29, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS News

(WARREN COUNTY, TN) In nearby Warren County, a man was charged with kidnapping and rape after allegedly holding a woman captive for three daysm according to Sheriff Jacki.... Read More

Exchange Club Officer of the Year for the Sheriff's Office

Nov 17, 2022 at 10:45 am by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Deputy Nathan Smith was honored Wednesday as the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s Officer of the Year for the Exchange Club. Cl.... Read More