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MURFREESBORO: 68-Year-Old Man Reported as Missing

Oct 01, 2021 at 01:32 pm by WGNS

MISSING PERSON:   On Thursday, September 30, 2021, a family member reported 68-year-old James Michael Spain as missing.According to the family member, Spain was release.... Read More

Smyrna Police Aim to Identify Suspect in Theft

Sep 30, 2021 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

  Smyrna, TN Police are seeking clues in identifying a woman who allegedly committed theft at a local store. On September 25th at 2PM, an unknown woman wearing a black s.... Read More

Warrants obtained for man who allegedly assaulted elderly Sam’s Club employee while attempting to steal computers

Sep 29, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  – A suspect has been named in the Sam's Club case that involved a subject who allegedly tried to steal computers from the store a.... Read More

Two Robberies only 32-minutes apart in Smyrna (with video)

Sep 28, 2021 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - There were two armed robberies in Smyrna on Monday night and police continue to investigate the crimes that occurred less than 45-minutes apart.One of the robberi.... Read More

Chattanooga man allegedly drives mother's corpse to Nashville

Sep 27, 2021 at 10:08 am by WGNS

It's an unusual case for the Nashville Homicide Unit... On Saturday, a Chattanooga man allegedly drove from Chattanooga, passed through Rutherford County, eventually making hi.... Read More

Incident in Shelbyville, TN: Authorities have Obtained Warrants for Aggravated Assault

Sep 27, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

  UPDATE: In nearby Shelbyville, Tennessee, a man accused of being involved in an Aggravated Assault case has been identified. On Monday night (Sept. 20, 2021), Shelbyvi.... Read More

Hot Tub Heist - Large Hot Tub Stolen from a South Church Street Business in Murfreesboro

Sep 24, 2021 at 12:35 pm by WGNS

There’s something about climbing into a hot tub during the cold months of winter that is not only soothing, but also therapeutic. However, the cost to buy, install and m.... Read More

“Operation 35% Illegal Window Tint Enforcement" took place in Murfreesboro this past week

Sep 22, 2021 at 08:44 pm by WGNS

UPDATE - Number of Citations Written Released to WGNS NEWS: Murfreesboro Police and the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force recently cracked down on those who had wind.... Read More

VIDEO: Murfreesboro Police Need Help Identifying Subject Who Broke Into Storage Building Behind Business

Sep 21, 2021 at 11:22 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police are investigating a burglary case that was caught on video. Now, Detectives need your help identifying the man who reportedly broke into an outbuilding tha.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Continues to Hire Troopers

Sep 20, 2021 at 01:49 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to hire new Troopers, as stated by THP Colonel Matt Perry...The state operated law enforcement agency has numerous divisions for futur.... Read More

Vandals Hit Mapleview Cemetery in Smyrna, TN

Sep 20, 2021 at 11:11 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department has released a statement in regards to vandals recently striking the Mapleview Cemetery on South Lowry Street…“We understand the conc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police to Continue Leading Funeral Processions, but More MPD Officers Needed

Sep 20, 2021 at 09:37 am by WGNS

Over the past 20-years, the City of Murfreesboro has heard from citizens, experts and more on what to do about the police department escorting funerals processions through the.... Read More

Two Killed in I-24 Accident

Sep 20, 2021 at 07:31 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  A husband and wife died on-the-scene of an auto crash Sunday morning (9/19/2021) on the westbound lne of I-24 (toward Nashville) at Haywood Lane. R.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting in Nearby Shelbyville, TN leaves 14-Year-Old Dead on September 13th

Sep 18, 2021 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: WGNS NEWS has more information on the murder of a teenager that occurred September 13th, just 20-minutes south of Murfreesboro in Shelbyville, TN.Reports indicate this.... Read More

UPDATE: Accident on S. Church Street Thursday Morning

Sep 17, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

WGNS has more on the South Church Street accident that occurred on Thursday morning around 6:15. Murfreesboro Police Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told us that fire.... Read More

Wanted Texas fugitive arrested in Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Sep 15, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Texas man wanted on a fugitive from justice warrant, for removing an ankle monitor and jumping bail, is arrested in Murfreesboro after briefly re.... Read More

UPDATE: Rocky Fork Middle Student Charged with Attempted First Degree Murder After Alleged Altercation with Knife

Sep 14, 2021 at 01:03 pm by WGNS

One student was treated for his injuries after being stabbed allegedly by another student before classes began Tuesday at Rocky Fork Middle School in Smyrna, a Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Theft of Supplies from St. Marks United Methodist Church - Won't Stop Volunteers from Making Journey to Louisiana to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Sep 14, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Saint Marks United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro is headed to Louisiana today (Tuesday, 9/14/21) to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Paul Givens told WGNS news that vo.... Read More

Emergency Responders Rush To Construction Site

Sep 11, 2021 at 10:09 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A loud crashing sound around 7:30PM Saturday evening (9/11/2021) brought police and firefighters to the Lofts At Gateway Commons on Livy Dearing Plac.... Read More

UPDATE: Woman with purple hair accused of stealing delivered packages identified

Sep 09, 2021 at 03:34 pm by WGNS

A purple haired woman labeled as a porch pirate by police has now been identified. Murfreesboro Detectives will obtain a warrant for the arrest of the woman who.... Read More