public safety

Tennessee State Senator Shane Reeves on Nuclear Energy, Agriculture, and TN’s Life Expectancy Challenges

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:55 am by Producer

Tennessee ranks 45th out of 50 states in life expectancy, a sobering reality that State Senator Shane Reeves is determined to change through strategic legislative focus on h.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Chief Receives Top Honors from Tennessee Corrections Institute

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson was named Middle Tennessee Jail Administrator of the Year on Thursday by the Tennessee Cor.... Read More

Sumner County Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Apr 28, 2026 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News

GALLATIN-TENNESSEE - A Sumner County man received the maximum possible prison sentence on Monday following a series of convictions related to narcotics trafficking and weapo.... Read More

Rutherford County Budget & Governance with Commissioner Robert Peay

Apr 21, 2026 at 10:08 am by Producer

Your property tax rate, the speed limit on your street, and the future of local schools are all decided by a handful of local officials you might not even recognize at the g.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Crews Stop Monday Morning House Fire

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning on East Nir Shreibman Boulevard. Dispatchers sent crews to the home at.... Read More

From Habitat for Humanity to County Mayor: Randy Allen’s Vision for Rutherford

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

Rutherford County faces a pivotal crossroads as rapid growth collides with the urgent need for sustainable affordable housing and modernized infrastructure. Randy Allen, Chi.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Trey Mansfield

Mar 12, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

Trey Mansfield is trading his patrol car for a platform as he seeks the office of Sheriff of Rutherford County, bringing 34 years of grit, compassion, and "real" law enforce.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole: Infrastructure, Economic Growth, and NES Power Issues

Mar 05, 2026 at 10:17 am by Producer

La Vergne is moving at a breakneck pace, but rapid growth brings significant challenges to the table. Mayor Jason Cole joins the show to discuss the city's recent response to.... Read More

Growing Pains & Fiscal Gains: A Deep Dive with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Feb 27, 2026 at 12:27 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to discuss the latest legislative and fiscal developments shapin.... Read More

Hundreds Displaced After Sprinkler Failure Forces Evacuation of Murfreesboro Extended Stay Hotel

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The local community is rallying to support nearly 200 people today after a structural emergency at a Murfreesboro extended-stay hotel left fa.... Read More

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