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Fear in the Aisles as Walmart Parking Lot Altercation Moves Inside, Sparking Safety Concerns

Dec 18, 2024 at 06:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: NO CHARGES FILED - We have an update to the news story regarding an alleged confrontation at a Walmart store in Murfreesboro. Now, the search for the individuals.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Announced: 6 Deputies Received an Award

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Six deputies received traffic safety awards for the Middle Region of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during a lunch Tuesday in Bell Buckle. Fiel.... Read More

UPDATE: Speed and Alcohol Linked to Destructive High-Speed Crash on Lebanon’s Downtown Square

Dec 17, 2024 at 03:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

LEBANON, Tenn. – An early Sunday morning crash in Lebanon’s downtown square left multiple businesses and city infrastructure damaged after a vehicle went airborne,.... Read More

Pay Equity and Another Possible Pay Increase to Make County Government More Market-Competitive

Dec 02, 2024 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr would like to see another cost of living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year. The goal is to b.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting in La Vergne Leaves One Man Dead

Nov 22, 2024 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The La Vergne Police Department (LPD) continues there investigation into a shooting that left a 46-year-old man dead on Thursday. When f.... Read More

Exchange Club names Shandreah Womack ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Assistant Fire Marshal Shandreah Womack of the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has been named ‘Firefighter of the Year&rsq.... Read More

Aubrey Lukis Honored as Rutherford County’s 2024 Paramedic of the Year

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Paramedic Aubrey Lukis was recently recognized as the 2024 Paramedic of the Year by the Noon Exchange Club for her exceptional commitment to serv.... Read More

Joint Efforts Underway to Remove Debris for Douglas Lake Following Tropical Storm Helene

Nov 07, 2024 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical rec.... Read More

Three Apprehended After Foot Chase Following Stolen Truck Incident in Murfreesboro

Nov 04, 2024 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN — In a swift response aided by technology, Murfreesboro Police Department officers apprehended three individuals on Monday afternoon, November 4.... Read More

Two Arrested Following Disturbance Near Murfreesboro Walmart

Oct 26, 2024 at 09:24 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN – A situation escalated Saturday evening near the Walmart on S. Rutherford Boulevard, requiring the intervention of Murfreesboro Police. Authori.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

From Parks Patrol to Homeless Outreach: Officer Ridiner Receives Top Award

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Parks Officer David Ridiner has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Exchange Club. Exchange.... Read More

Fatal Gas Station Dispute on Joe B. Jackson Parkway Progresses Through Criminal Justice System

Oct 08, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) UPDATE: A 9-1-1 call led Murfreesboro Police to a gas station on Joe B. Jackson Parkway this past May, where one witness said that chaos had unfolded.... Read More

AM Radio Dominant In Helping "Helene" Storm Victims

Oct 05, 2024 at 06:09 am by WGNS

Washington, DC - During crises like Hurricane Helene, AM radio becomes a vital resource. Its signals travel farther than FM, ensuring that citizens can receive critical i.... Read More
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Last Weekend: Kids Explore Rescue Vehicles at Touch-A-Truck Event

Sep 23, 2024 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The annual Touch-A-Truck event took place this Saturday at the World Outreach Church parking lot in Murfreesboro. Families came out to explore all kinds of.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Finalize Termination Agreement with Notes Live During Workshop

Aug 07, 2024 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City Council meets for their regularly scheduled workshop this Thursday (Aug. 8, 2024), where council members will hear the 2nd and final readi.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More

Fake Law Enforcement, Real Scammers: Rutherford County's Latest Phone Scam

Jul 15, 2024 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the latest wave of criminal creativity, scammers are now pretending to be none other than Captain Jeff Keaton from the Murfreesboro Police D.... Read More

Shelbyville Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Teen

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:42 pm by Chandelar Williams

SHELBYVILLE, TENN. - The Shelbyville Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a missing teen, Maria Lucas Gaspar. Maria, a 16-year-old Hispanic f.... Read More

+44% Seating Increase at Proposed Venue and Dropping Restaurant Sparks Concerns in Murfreesboro

Jun 12, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ongoing issues and a lack of progress at One East College, LLC may lead the Murfreesboro City Council to reevaluate future endeavors with potential develo.... Read More