One of Two Local Police Officers Shot in the Line of Duty, Returns to Work

Feb 01, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - One of the officers shot in La Vergne this past October was able to make the return to light duty – and that return took place more than three months a.... Read More

Troubling Incident Unfolds: Brothers Charged in Blackman High School Altercation

Jan 31, 2024 at 07:43 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - On Tuesday, January 30th, a concerning incident unfolded at Blackman High School, as two minor brothers found themselves facing charges for reportedly disch.... Read More

Metro Police Continue Investigation into the Shooting Death of a Murfreesboro Husband who was the Father of Two

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: In a somber update on the November 14, 2023 shooting that claimed the life of a 34-year-old Murfreesboro man in Nashville, Metro Police continue to actively pursue.... Read More
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UPDATE: 2 Attempted Armed Robberies Within 300-feet, MPD Shoots Suspect, 44-Year-Old Male Dies

Nov 22, 2023 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Here is an update on the two attempted robberies and shooting of the suspect that occurred shortly after 9:00 o'clock Wednesday morning (11/22/20223) in the Oak.... Read More
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UPDATE: Man Accidently Shoots Himself After Alleged Robbery Attempt at Murfreesboro Apartment

Nov 10, 2023 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

NEW UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN - The man who is accused of luring a pizza delivery driver to a vacant apartment in Murfreesboro on Thursday, Nov. 9, has been arrested and c.... Read More

John Drake, Jr. Found DEAD

Oct 25, 2023 at 05:17 am by WGNS

UPDATE - The following is a statement from Chief John Drake concerning Tuesday night’s death of John Drake, Jr: “I am grateful to the members of law enforceme.... Read More

Reward for the Capture of John C. Drake Jr. is now at $15,000 After Two LaVergne Officers were Shot on Saturday

Oct 24, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Suspect in La Vergne Police Officer Shooting Confirmed to be Dead - See Updated Article HERE. LAVERGNE, TN – There is now a $15-thousand reward in police for informatio.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect in Attempted Murder Case Reportedly Commits Suicide on Day 3 of Trial in Rutherford County

Oct 13, 2023 at 06:57 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS has an update on a 37-year-old man who was charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and Attempted Second Degree Murder in Murfreesboro 3-year.... Read More

Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic

Sep 22, 2023 at 06:31 am by WGNS News

CHAPEL HILL, TN - In today’s world of 24-hour news cycles, changing technologies and push-button gratification, it is a challenge to stay connected to the values that ou.... Read More

UPDATE: One Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Shooting Incident this Past Friday

Aug 28, 2023 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

An early morning road rage incident this past Friday in Lebanon, Tennessee ended with an arrest in Franklin, Tennessee. Lebanon Police were called to a situation that occurre.... Read More

Drive-By Shooting in Smyrna Area on Tuesday Morning

Aug 17, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - No one was injured in a drive-by shooting that occurred in Rutherford County earlier this week. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the drive-by took place.... Read More

UPDATE: As of August 16th, Metro Police have Not Arrested a Suspect in the Recent I-24 Road Rage Shooting

Aug 16, 2023 at 11:35 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED - WGNS has more news on an August 1st shooting that occurred during a road rage incident in Antioch, which involved a driver who works for a Rutherford County company..... 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

Man Shoots and Kills Female Victim in Front of Lebanon Police Officer

Jul 22, 2023 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

In Lebanon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a local woman and an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday evening. Lebanon Police sa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Respond to Shooting on University Street - One Person Shot in Leg

Jun 02, 2023 at 06:56 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - At about 10-minutes after 5 on Friday evening, Murfreesboro Police responded to a shots fired call on University Street at Sun Circle. Upon arrival,.... Read More

UPDATE: Four-Year-Old Dies in Nashville Shooting that Remains Under Investigation

Jun 01, 2023 at 05:49 pm by WGNS Radio News

In nearby Nashville, an investigation is advancing into Tuesday night’s now fatal shooting of four-year-old Taliyah Frazier which took place at 7:50 p.m. at the intersec.... Read More

Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Shooting in Middle Tennessee Blvd. Parking Lot

May 31, 2023 at 01:33 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police officers arrested a man after a shooting and brief foot pursuit on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, several minutes after.... Read More

Man arrested after firing shots at local apartment damaging building

Apr 20, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have arrested a man who allegedly stole an AR-15 and then fired at.... Read More

Commentary: Commissioner Harris Reflects on the Nashville School Shooting and How it was Handled in the National Media

Apr 03, 2023 at 02:02 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris reflects on the tragic shooting at a private Christian school located in Nashville and how it was handled by the medi.... Read More

Murfreesboro police investigating the shooting death of woman found inside her apartment

Mar 14, 2023 at 11:15 am by WGNS

UPDATE - Names Released: See the UPDATED News Article HERE - Murfreesboro Police have confirmed and released the name of the victim found dead in her apartment on Fortres.... Read More