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La Vergne Officials Report Network Disruption; Essential Services Remain Operational

Oct 17, 2025 at 11:42 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. — The City of La Vergne is investigating a network incident that has temporarily disrupted certain computer systems. Upon discovery, city officials imme.... Read More

TVA Safely Imploded Cooling Tower at Hartsville

Sep 18, 2025 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

HARTSVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Tennessee Valley Authority safely imploded a 540-foot hyperbolic cooling tower at its Hartsville site in Trousdale County, Tennessee,.... Read More

Joe Carr Seeks Second Term as Rutherford County Mayor

Sep 17, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr announced Wednesday (9-17-25) he plans to seek a second term. Below is a press release from him.   Today.... Read More

Lt. Kenneth Barrett Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

The information presented in this article is sourced directly from an emailed campaign press release. The content reflects the statements and views of the campaign.RUTHERFORD.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Capture Kidnapping Suspect Using Drones, K9 and License Plate Technology

Aug 06, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A man wanted for aggravated assault and kidnapping was captured late Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro thanks to rapid coordination betwee.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams join host Dr. Bill Kraus

Jul 24, 2025 at 10:11 am by Producer

Wednesday, June 25th 2025: Child Rape Case, MTSU Expansion, Fireworks Crackdown & more

Jun 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Wednesday, June 25th 2025: Child Rape Case, MTSU Expansion, Fireworks Crackdown & more

Jun 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Latest Scam—Because Apparently, It’s Scam Season Again (and again, and again, and again)

Apr 19, 2025 at 09:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Ah, scams. Like pumpkin spice in the fall or mosquitos in the summer, they’re always in season. This time, the Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More

Unsung Heroes: Rutherford County Honors Telecommunicators

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:05 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Public Safety officials celebrate and thank the Rutherford County Telecommunicators during National Public Safety.... Read More

Fire, Floods & Overdoses: Inside Murfreesboro Fire Rescue with Chief McCluskey

Apr 09, 2025 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to break down a busy month for MFRD..... Read More

Scammers at It Again: No, Deputies Won’t Call You About Missing a Federal Grand Jury

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ah, another day, another scam targeting the good people of Rutherford County - and this scam is one that WGNS has reported over and over again, b.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Complete Intensive HazMat Training

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) have been hard at work over the past two weeks, with 18 members completing a ri.... Read More

Three Injured in Veterans Parkway Rollover Crash

Mar 24, 2025 at 11:33 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO,TN - Emergency crews responded to Veterans Parkway Monday evening after a vehicle overturned, trapping three occupants inside.   Murfreesboro Fire Rescue D.... Read More

MPD Reports SWAT info on social media is FALSE!

Mar 18, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Murfreesboro Police PIO Larry Flowers told WGNS News that a post on social media about “a gunman being active on Broad Stret is inaccurate."&nbs.... Read More

McMinnville Native Tim Spicer Takes on Key Leadership Role at THP

Mar 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Major Tim Spicer has been promoted to lieutenant colonel of field operations at the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). A dedicated law enforcem.... Read More

From Rutherford County to Coffee County, It’s Another Day, and Another Fake Call with the Never-Ending Cycle of Scams

Mar 07, 2025 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

In the dizzying realm of scams, our favorite scheme has risen from the ashes yet again—because why let a good fraud die? The not-so-exciting news for local listeners is.... Read More

Quicker Heart Attack Response with AEDs Distributed to County Emergency Services

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County emergency responders will provide quicker treatment for heart attack victims, thanks to a grant from the Christy-Houston Foundation a.... Read More

LaVergne Police Latest to Warn: Jury Duty Scam Still Targeting Residents

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - Surprise! Nobody could have seen this coming (said no one ever): the LaVergne Police Department has decided to take a bold step and warn residents about a scam.... Read More

DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Jan. 24 in Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Friday, January 24, between 10 p.m. and midnight. This initiative.... Read More