Murfreesboro Police: 15-Year-Old Remains Missing, Last Seen on Sunday, June 11, 2023

Jun 14, 2023 at 09:44 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN – As of Wednesday night (06/14/23), a 15-year-old from Murfreesboro remains missing. Earlier in the day on Wednesday morning, police to.... Read More

Man Convicted in 2015 Murder and Rape of a Murfreesboro Woman Denied Appeal by the TN Supreme Court

Jun 14, 2023 at 12:21 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A man convicted of raping and killing a 22-year-old woman in Murfreesboro 8-years ago filed for post-conviction relief and lost. The subject la.... Read More

Felony Shoplifting Case Reported at Ulta Beauty in Smyrna

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNYA, TN - Smyrna Police are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying two subjects who may be tied to a recent shoplifting incident. According to the Smyrna.... Read More

Director of a Foodbank in Middle Tennessee Charged with Theft of Property over $250,000, Money Laundering, and Patronizing Prostitution

Jun 10, 2023 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

More and more investigations into non-profits throughout Middle Tennessee seem to be transpiring. This past week, WGNS reported a story out of Bedford County involving the d.... Read More

Visitor to Murfreesboro Welcomed to Town with her Wallet Being Stolen - $30,000 in Attempted Credit Card Charges

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TENN – A 70-year-old Cookeville woman became the victim of a crime while in Murfreesboro. The female, who was shopping in the HomeGoods store near.... Read More

Man Wanted by Murfreesboro, Nashville and Mt. Juliet Police Allegedly Found in Women's Restroom at Restaurant

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

    MURFREESBORO, TENN – A subject who was wanted by both Murfreesboro and Nashville Police was apprehended in Wilson County. 30-Year-old William Spratt, Jr..... Read More

Subject Found Guilty of DUI III in Rutherford County found to have THC in his System and Later Files an Appeal, Suggesting the 11-Months / 29-Days Jail Sentence was Excessive

May 31, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A defendant in a DUI Third Offense case that started with an arrest that was made by a LaVergne Police Officer filed an appeal after being sentenced to.... 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

Shoplifting Closer to Home - Theft Incident at a Family Owned and Operated Store in Murfreesboro

May 09, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Another theft case is in the news and Murfreesboro Detectives need help identifying yet again, another person of interest. In this particular case th.... Read More

The District Attorneys Show - A look at Upcoming Court Cases, Cold Cases and More

May 05, 2023 at 08:43 am by Producer

On this mornings edition of the Rutherford Co. District Attorneys Show with host J. Paul Newman, retired from the DA's office, you will learn about upcoming court cases and pa.... Read More
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Home Damaged by Fire on Wednesday Afternoon in La Vergne

May 03, 2023 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

  La Vergne, TN - A La Vergne home was severely damaged due to a large structure fire. The blaze occurred on Wednesday, May 3rd along Forest Ridge Drive. Accordin.... Read More

MTSU Names 5 Metro Nashville Police Officers as Honorary Professors of Public Safety - Find Out Why?

May 03, 2023 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will honor five officers of the Metro Nashville Police Department on Friday, May 5, for their “precisi.... Read More

Online Child Predators Could Be Talking to Your Children in Rutherford County

Apr 25, 2023 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - In today’s social media focused society, it is no wonder that children and teens feel so comfortable talking to strangers online. This holds espe.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns Parents of the Dangers Waiting for Kids on Apps, Video Games and More

Apr 20, 2023 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - Children in communities both large and small are being targeted by adults with bad intentions. Parents often fail to realize their kids ar.... Read More

MTSU forensics, Honors student named 2023 Goldwater Scholar

Apr 19, 2023 at 11:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University Honors student Elizabeth Kowalczyk was recently named as a 2023 Goldwater Scholar. She is one.... Read More

Suspect Allegedly Steals Flowers from Deceased Officer’s Vehicle in LaVergne - Smyrna Police Help with Arrest

Apr 19, 2023 at 09:21 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - One person is under arrest after allegedly stealing floral arrangements from the squad car belonging to fallen LPD Lt. Robert Hayes. The suspect entered the C.... Read More

LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro Honor Dispatchers During National Telecommunicators Week

Apr 10, 2023 at 06:18 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - National Telecommunicators Week is from April 9 to 15 this year and recognizes the dispatchers who dutifully answer 911 calls and calls for service. The La.... Read More

2022 REPORTS: TBI Releases Death of Law Enforcement Personnel and Death of Subjects in Custody Study

Mar 31, 2023 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Report - On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calen.... Read More

Former La Vergne Police Officer Facing Decertification while La Vergne Opens the Search for New Police Chief

Mar 24, 2023 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A former La Vergne Police officer is facing decertification. With more, here is WGNS’ Ron Jordan… In the meantime, The City of La&nb.... Read More

Five Women Arrested at Lebanon Pike Massage Parlor

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

Middle TN - Responding to multiple community complaints regarding a massage parlor, "18 Spa," located at 2425 Lebanon Pike in Nashville, undercover Sex Crimes detectives on We.... Read More