Rutherford County

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns of More Phone Scams Using Deputies Names

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Criminals are falsely using Sheriff’s deputies’ names to terrify victims and convince the victims to send them money. A 35-year-old Ruther.... Read More

A Stewarts Creek High School graduate serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Boxer, which is homeported in San Diego

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:15 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Eldridge, a 2018 Stewarts Creek High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago. “I was originally going to college for.... Read More

Stolen Car Recovered; Teen Arrested after Crash in Rutherford County

Sep 12, 2022 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Nashville Metro Police officers this past Friday morning responded to a report of at least three young men breaking into vehicles in the 1700 block of Hobson Pike. As officers.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Advances to Public Voting Phase for Opportunity to Receive $90K Multi-Year Grant for a FREE LIVE Music Series in Murfreesboro

Sep 12, 2022 at 06:22 am by WGNS

Main Street Murfreesboro is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to downtown Murfreesboro starting in 2023. Supported by the Mortimer & Mimi Levit.... Read More

We Will Never Forget!

Sep 11, 2022 at 09:56 am by WGNS

(Deason, TN) "WE WILL NEVER FORGET" was the unifying slogan born from September 11, 2001 when an attack on America started with two aircraft hitting the World Trade Center, al.... Read More

Former RCS Teacher Taylor Cruze Indicted by Grand Jury

Sep 11, 2022 at 05:03 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Taylor Cruze, a former fifth-grade teacher at John Coleman Elementary School is free on $100,000 bond and her plea hearing is set for September 28, 2022. She was.... Read More

African American blood donors needed in Rutherford County for those with sickle cell disease

Sep 09, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY — During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas to Provide Flu Vaccines at Titans Home Games

Sep 09, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) Beginning with the Tennessee Titans home opener game on Sunday September 11th, Ascension Saint Thomas will offer ﬂu vaccines to all fans at Nissan Stadium..... Read More

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Murfreesboro Police warn ‘Felony Lane Gang’ operating again in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2022 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) detectives warn that a “Felony Lane Gang” is.... Read More

Murfreesboro Runners Gathered at 4AM on Friday to Participate in a Quiet Run for Eliza Fletcher, the Woman Who Was Kidnapped and Killed in Memphis, TN

Sep 09, 2022 at 06:25 am by WGNS

The running community across the nation is reeling in the recent news of the kidnapping and murder of a jogger in Memphis, Tennessee this past Friday morning. After.... Read More

MPD MISSING PERSON CASE: Murfreesboro Woman has been Missing Since Sept. 8th

Sep 08, 2022 at 07:50 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police have released information on a missing person case in hopes of locating Katherine Lynne Hesson. The 42-year-old woman was reported missing on September 8th.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Officers will soon have Body Cameras

Sep 08, 2022 at 07:41 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department is outfitting their officers with body cameras, which will record video footage of arrests and law enforcement interactions with the public..... Read More

Gr8t Chase 'Duck Race' and JEEP SHOW at SportsCom to Raise Funds to Help Families with Children Battling Cancer

Sep 08, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

The First Annual Gr8t Duck Chase will be held on Saturday, September 17th in Murfreesboro at the Boro Beach, which is SportsCom’s outdoor swimming pool. The duck ra.... Read More

2022 Poster Contest for Area School Students in Rutherford County

Sep 08, 2022 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Association of Conservation District 2022 Poster Contest is open to entries now through October 14, 2022. The opportunity allows for students within our local sc.... Read More

2022 Uncle Dave Macon Days at The Fountains

Sep 07, 2022 at 08:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Uncle Dave Macon Days is nearing and a new location has been announced. The annual event will move to The Fountains, October 7-8. Festival organizers invite.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Wanted by Metro Nashville Police on 4-Outstanding Warrants

Sep 07, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

A Murfreesboro man has been added to the Metro East Precinct Most Wanted list. Andrew G. Berry, who last lived in the area of St. Andrews Drive near Scales Elementary School,.... Read More

Suspect in at least 3-bank robberies captured

Sep 07, 2022 at 01:13 pm by WGNS

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) In nearby Music City, a suspected serial robbery suspect has been apprehended. According to Nashville Metro Police, Robert Durham was arrested on Dickerson.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Developing a Traffic Specific Department - While Some Police Departments Have Eliminated Their Response to Minor Auto Accidents

Sep 07, 2022 at 12:52 pm by WGNS

As Murfreesboro continues to grow, so does the flow of traffic. Police Chief Michael Bowen told WGNS News on Wednesday that the MPD has been working to develop a traffic speci.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual National Night Out

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:23 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on October 4 at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, from 6:00 p..... Read More

Murfreesboro Police interact with the public on crime and speeding.

Sep 07, 2022 at 11:09 am by WGNS

Forcus on law enforcement in Murfreesboro with Chief Michael Bowen, Lt. Clayton Williams and Lt. James Abbott. In early November Murfreesboro officers will put i.... Read More