First Offense DUI Offender in Rutherford County to Serve Life Sentence After Appeal was Denied

Aug 03, 2023 at 08:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An appeal that was field in a first offense DUI conviction in Rutherford County was officially denied on Thursday, August 3, 2023. As a result, the 7.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Alexia Jakes with STARS Award

Aug 03, 2023 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland honored City employee Alexia Jakes with the STARS Award during the Aug. 3, 2023, City Council Meeting. In June, Jakes s.... Read More

Fraudulent Return Equaled a Theft Case in Murfreesboro

Aug 03, 2023 at 04:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Criminal Investigation Division of the Murfreesboro Police Department investigates a long list of crimes, one of which is fraudulent returns, which.... Read More

In the Nashville Metro Area, Over 50% of DUI Arrests Involve 20 to 34-Year-Old's

Aug 03, 2023 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

In the Nashville Metro Statistical Area, which includes Rutherford County, the age range of DUI offenders may surprise you. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety a.... Read More

Reward Offered for Information in Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Nashville

Aug 03, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The family of Mark Dodd, who was the victim of a fatal hit and run crash on April 5, 2023, on West End Avenue at 28th Avenue North is offering a $2,500 rewar.... Read More

Newly Elected 2023-2024 Tennessee Fisher House Foundation Officers on the York VA Campus

Aug 03, 2023 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Tennessee Fisher House is a “home away from home” for families of Veterans undergoing treatment at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. The.... Read More

Cheer Coach who Trained Teens Inside Premier Athletics in Franklin Facing Multiple Sex Charges

Aug 02, 2023 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

In neighboring Williamson County, a cheerleading coach from a popular Franklin facility is behind bars on sex crime charges. James So, 27, was arrested last night following gr.... Read More

Thursday: Stuff the Bus with the Local United Way

Aug 02, 2023 at 10:39 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – City Auto presents Stuff the Bus. United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Stuff the Bus initiative is a community-sponsored.... Read More

Shots Fired in Wilson Co. School Determined to be Fireworks

Aug 02, 2023 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN – On Wednesday afternoon in neighboring Wilson County, Sheriff's Deputies and officers from the Lebanon Police Department were dispatched to Leb.... Read More

Deputies Say to Not Approach Suspects - Considered Armed and Dangerous

Aug 02, 2023 at 09:30 pm by WGNS News

CANNON COUNTY, TN - In Cannon County, Deputies and Detectives need the assistance of the community in identifying either the vehicle used in a crime, or its occupants. Detec.... 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

Teacher Salaries, Teacher Retention and Schools Starting Back in Rutherford County

Aug 02, 2023 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Schools in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are opening next week, and hundreds of teaching positions still need to be filled. Many of t.... Read More

Road Rage Incident Under Investigation in Antioch Area

Aug 02, 2023 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - In the area of Antioch, a road rage incident that occurred this past Thursday on Interstate 24 is under investigation. The incident happened when an unknown man.... Read More

States Recoup Overcharges For Investors In Commodity Firm Bankruptcy

Aug 02, 2023 at 08:34 am by WGNS News

The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) has announced that investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lea.... Read More

Free Food Pantry and Volunteer Opportunity for Families

Aug 01, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A free food giveaway will take place at Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro this month. The event will be on Saturday, August 26th. Greenhouse founder C.... Read More

Music City Grand Prix Experience Concludes NASA Internship for 4 MTSU Concrete Students

Aug 01, 2023 at 07:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four Middle Tennessee State University Concrete Industry Management students completed a special NASA program, then learned how a tr.... Read More

Mega Millions Jackpot in Tennessee Up to $1.10 Billion

Aug 01, 2023 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A resident in Rutherford County was only one number off from winning the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday’s drawing. Of course, that Mega Million Jackp.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Killed in Head-On Collision in Nashville

Aug 01, 2023 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

A Nashville man is facing charges in the death of a Rutherford County resident after a firey automobile crash on Monday afternoon. After police conducted a preliminary inves.... Read More

Swap and Shop for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023

Aug 01, 2023 at 06:18 pm by WGNS News

FOR SALE: Tomatoes and Collard Green 615-896-2773WANTED: Used push mower  615-913-2408FOR SALE: Tomatoes ready for canning or eating. $ 2 lb. Also have Cayenne and Jalape.... Read More

Tuesday: Diane Dauberman

Aug 01, 2023 at 06:17 pm by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 Diane Dauberman is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being the best school administrative assistant and f.... Read More