Bedford County

CORRECTION: Volunteer Fire Departments in Bedford and Cannon Counties to Receive a Portion of a Historic $5-Million Grant

Jan 26, 2023 at 02:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: WGNS previously reported that the Rutherford County Fire Department was set to receive grant money that would be funneled into the various volunteer fire departme.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Leads the Senate Session on Thursday in Nashville

Jan 26, 2023 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Senator Shane Reeves from Murfreesboro, the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, led the Senate meeting on Thursday during their January 26th session of the 1.... Read More

Two Dead in Fatal DUI Accident This Past Saturday

Jan 25, 2023 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

(Bedford County, TN) Vehicular homicide charges have been filed against an alleged drunk driver after two people in the vehicle that the suspect was reportedly driving.... Read More

Missing a Mailbox? It Maybe at the Bedford Co. Sheriff's Office

Jan 09, 2023 at 11:47 am by WGNS Radio News

In neighboring Bedford County, multiple mailboxes have been located and authorities would like to reunite them with their rightful owners. However, it’s not known exactl.... Read More

UPDATE: Missing Shelbyville Woman Safely Located

Jan 03, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

(SHELBYVILLE, TENN.) UPDATE -  In nearby Bedford County, a woman who’s been missing since Christmas Eve has been located. Shelbyville Police confirmed that Celia Ca.... Read More

Bedford County Standoff Ends With Man Dying of Self-Inflicted Shot

Dec 14, 2022 at 06:47 am by WGNS

(Shelbyville TN)  An early Tuesday (12/13/2022) morning standoff on Knob Creek Road in neighboring Bedford County ended in 32-year old "Boo" Brewer reportedly dying of a.... Read More

Authorities Need Name or Whereabouts of Subject After Vehicles Burglarized in Beechgrove Area

Dec 08, 2022 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

(Beechgrove, TN) Down the street in nearby Bedford County, the Sheriff's Office is asking for the help of area residents. Deputies report the unknown woman used the drive-thru.... Read More

Man Arrested for False Sexual Assault Report About a Bedford County Law Enforcement Officer

Dec 08, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY – A Cowan, Tennessee man faces charges of filing a false report following an investigation by special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigati.... Read More

Best 5 Coziest Small Towns in Tennessee - To Visit This Winter [New Study]

Dec 06, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) Have you ever been to a town and said to yourself, “This sure is a cozy place!” Chances are good that some of the places you think are nice and.... Read More

Shelbyville Caregiver Charged with Abuse, Neglect of Elderly Adults

Nov 17, 2022 at 11:23 am by WGNS Radio News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, along with other agencies, has r.... Read More

Beware of Ongoing Scams in Rutherford County and in Middle Tennessee

Oct 25, 2022 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) The scam involving a caller telling area residents they missed a court date continues in Rutherford and Bedford Counties. In recent incidents that.... Read More

Man Shot and Killed in Shelbyville, TN

Aug 29, 2022 at 03:03 pm by WGNS

A man was shot and killed at Davis Estates Apartments in Shelbyville this past Friday. Police say the victim in the deadly shooting was Rafael Mendoza-Pineda. The shooting occ.... Read More

The Median Price of Homes in Rutherford County Rose by 7.9% during the 1st Quarter of 2022

Aug 20, 2022 at 06:29 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Housing prices are up, as heard in numerous reports, which means first time home buyers moving into areas like Rutherford County are having a harder.... Read More

Another Country Music Video

Aug 20, 2022 at 08:34 am by WGNS

(SHELBYVILLE)  This immediate area is getting more mass market exposure through music videos, movies and MTSU football games. Country music singer Warren Zeiders did a co.... Read More

Shelbyville man charged in drug-related death of 21-year-old

Aug 16, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

BEDFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bedford County Sheriff&r.... Read More

Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person

Jul 21, 2022 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

BEDFORD COUNTY, TENN. – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Man Wanted in Shelbyville Shooting with Shelbyville Police Captured

Jul 20, 2022 at 04:16 pm by WGNS

  BEDFORD COUNTY, TENN. – UPDATE: A Murfreesboro man is behind bars after he allegedly fired shots at officers with the Shelbyville Police Department and.... Read More

Bedford County Man Facing Multiple Charges that Include Rape of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Battery

Jul 18, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

A Bedford County resident remains in custody as the result of an ongoing investigation into child sex abuse allegations that were filed last month on June 7, 2022. S.... Read More

Shelbyville Police need help finding felony vandalism suspect

Jun 22, 2022 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Shelbyville Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a male individual who allegedly committed felony vandalism. According to the police department.... Read More

US Marshals Make Arrests In Shelbyville

Jun 09, 2022 at 02:13 pm by WGNS

(SHELBYVILLE, TN) In neighboring Shelbyville, TN on Tuesday (6/7/2022), members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Shelbyville Police Department, and the United S.... Read More