Salute to Veterans and Learning About History

Sep 15, 2021 at 04:35 pm by WGNS

Retired US Army Master Sgt. Patrick Garland spent 17-years in the police corps and has learned more than most when it comes to understanding the causes of death. In this int.... Read More

UPDATE: The 2019 Murder of Terrell Ray in Murfreesboro

Sep 02, 2021 at 09:32 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police continue to investigate the August 2, 2019 murder of Terrell Ray. The 30-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Villager Condominiums on Middle Tenne.... Read More

Officer applies tourniquet to control bleeding of shooting victim; police searching for the shooter and get-away vehicle

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Quick thinking by a Murfreesboro Police Department officer may have helped save the life of a shooting victim on Sunday, June 13. The off.... Read More

Man Dies in Auto Accident Near Stones River Battlefield

Jun 10, 2021 at 08:50 am by WGNS

A Smyrna man was killed in a single vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that 28-year-old Simmie A. Berry ran his vehicle off of.... Read More

UPDATE: Woman Shot and Car Wrecks and Goes Up in Flames on Leaf Avenue

Jun 07, 2021 at 02:54 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division have released the name of the victim in the.... Read More

CAUTION: Swimming Deaths in the Summer Months

Jun 02, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

As we progress into the summer months, it's important to remember to always keep a watchful eye on our children who enjoy swimming. The Tennessee Department of Health reports.... Read More

Police searching for suspect(s) in shooting, car fire death

Jun 01, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are searching for the suspect(s) who shot a woman, causing.... Read More

UPDATE: Haynes Drive Step Mother Charged with Aggravated Child Abuse after Death of 13-Year-Old to Face Trial

May 24, 2021 at 11:17 am by WGNS

A woman arrested in Murfreesboro two years after the death of her step-child will appear in court for trial early next year.Emily M. Hart was arrested after a lengthy inv.... Read More

Nashville Man Indicted on Murder and Child Abuse Charges Related to the Death of His 2-Week-Old Daughter

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 am by WGNS

A former Nashville resident indicted this month on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect and aggravated child abuse in connection with the January 2020 deat.... Read More

UPDATE: February Murder Case Presented to a Rutherford County Grand Jury

May 17, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update on a February (2021) shooting that took place inside a home during a party on Ewing Blvd. in Murfreesboro that left one man.... Read More

Rutherford County Resident WANTED for Nashville Fatal Shooting on I-24

May 17, 2021 at 09:51 am by WGNS

Metro Homicide Unit detectives in Nashville have sworn out a criminal homicide warrant for a Rutherford County resident. The warrant charges 31-year-old Eddie Fitzgerald Newso.... Read More

WANTED For Questioning: Apollo Shondale Cantrell

Apr 26, 2021 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Police are trying to locate 26-year-old Apollo Shandale Cantrell for questioning in regards to the fatal Saturday morning shooting at the House of Hummas.... Read More

Early Saturday AM Shooting In 'Boro

Apr 24, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Early Saturday morning around 4:37AM, Murfreesboro police were called to the House of Hummas at 1621 Middle Tennessee Boulevard. Once on-the-scene, they f.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-24

Apr 21, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

The Camaro driver killed in Monday’s 2 a.m. crash on I-24 west between the Old Hickory Boulevard and Bell Road exits is identified as Jadareius Hamlin, 29, of Murfreesbo.... Read More

Deaths of Camara Harris and Anthony Davis Investigated as Apparent Murder-Suicide

Apr 20, 2021 at 07:01 am by WGNS

What has been labeled a murder-suicide took place this past Friday just over the Rutherford County line in Antioch. The incident is being investigated by the Metro Nashville P.... Read More

OF INTEREST: Study Explores Tennessean's Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccine

Apr 15, 2021 at 08:56 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health released results from a third party, statewide quantitative and qualitative survey of more than 1,000 adult Tennesseans exploring sentiments.... Read More

Law Enforcement Related Deaths in Tennessee

Apr 08, 2021 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

On Thursday (4/8/21), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calendar year.... Read More

Long Time Local Law Enforcement Officer Dies at age 66

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:03 am by WGNS

Long time law enforcement officer Randy T. Garrett has died.The 66-year-old spent over 40-years in law enforcement, with his most recent service being at the Rutherford County.... Read More

Total of SIX Weather Related Deaths in Tennessee

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:07 am by WGNS

There were a total of six deaths throughout the state, as a result of the recent storms and flooding. Reports indicate that number could grow as some are still hospitalized. T.... Read More

Man Struck and Killed on I-24 this past Saturday Morning

Mar 22, 2021 at 09:12 pm by WGNS

In the Antioch area, a pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 24 at Haywood Lane. The incident occurred this past Saturday at 1:40 a.m.Metro Nashville Police say that.... Read More