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UPDATE: One Month Ago, the Son of Former LaVergne Mayor Ronnie Erwin was Killed in an Auto Accident

Aug 25, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

It’s been one month since the former Mayor of LaVergne lost his son in an auto accident that occurred on Highway 231 South near the Rutherford / Bedford County line. Ron.... Read More

Missing Eagleville Woman Found Safe

Aug 23, 2023 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN - A missing 20-year-old Eagleville woman has been located and is safe, as confirmed by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday. Joe Morrow, who repo.... Read More

UPDATE: Name of Man Killed in Christiana House Fire Released

Aug 21, 2023 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has more details on a fire that claimed the life of a Christiana man this past Friday night. The identity of the victim has been con.... Read More

Bullet Resistant Glass in Rutherford County Schools and More

Aug 21, 2023 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee Special Session is underway in Nashville this week, with an underlying focus on school safety. Governor Bill Lee requested the Specia.... Read More

Fatal Christiana Home Fire Friday Night

Aug 19, 2023 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN) Fire officials are in the midst of an investigation into what caused a fire this past Friday night in Christiana, Tennessee. When emergency crews fi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Convicted for July 2020 Violent Crime Spree

Aug 16, 2023 at 07:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - 27-Year-old defendant Joshua Hallmon of Murfreesboro, was convicted on Wednesday by a federal jury on all 12 counts he faced for a string of violent crime.... Read More

Missing 20-Year-Old from Eagleville, Tennessee - Wallet Located in Richmond, Kentucky

Aug 14, 2023 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A 20-year-old woman who lives in Eagleville, TN has been reported as missing. Kimberly Morrow, who goes by the name of Vivian Caspen Ember, was last se.... Read More

Local Golf Tournament to Help Special Needs Students in Rutherford County Schools

Aug 14, 2023 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - You can enjoy a rewarding golf competition while providing funding for Rutherford County Schools’ students during the 3rd annual Special Nee.... Read More

Goodwin and Downing Retire from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Aug 11, 2023 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dan Goodwin dreamed of being a narcotics detective like Sonny Crockett from the “Miami Vice” TV show while attending high school in Woodbur.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Helps a Chicago Mother with Kids After Rear End Collision

Aug 02, 2023 at 09:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Kunce brought a Chicago mother and her children to a Murfreesboro hotel after a semi-truck rear-e.... Read More

Former Rutherford Co. Corrections Officer Charged with Sexual Battery Against a Juvenile

Jul 31, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery against a juvenile has resu.... Read More

UPDATE: Son of Former LaVergne Mayor Killed in Tragic Accident on Highway 231 South in Christiana

Jul 29, 2023 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: CHRISTIANA, TN - The son of former LaVergne Mayor Ronnie Erwin has been killed in a serious auto accident that occurred on Highway 231 South in Christiana. According.... Read More

Suspect in Felony Case Takes His Own Life in Rutherford County

Jun 29, 2023 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD County, TN - Smyrna man took his own life while Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies tried to take him into custody on multiple felony warrants Wednesday nigh.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy and Inmates Rescue Kittens

Jun 28, 2023 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Inmate workers were mowing the grass at Rutherford County Sheriff’s office when they spotted an “orange fluff ball in the green field,&rd.... Read More

Father Fights for Son’s Memory by Seeking Lower Speed Limit

Jun 20, 2023 at 09:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Grief overcomes Chuck Isbell when he speaks about the traffic death of his son, Nate, 13, of La Vergne Halloween night 2020. “I failed him.... Read More

Man with Awaiting Extraditable Charge in California Allegedly Gives Police 3-Different Names Before Arrest in Murfreesboro

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

MURFREESBORO, TN - A man who was pulled over for a minor traffic infraction apparently identified himself as three different people, when questioned by.... Read More