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Tennessee Highway Patrol Honored Nationally!

Oct 05, 2012 at 10:21 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has earned national recognition as a top finisher in a prestigious law enforcement agency competition. The International Association of Chie.... Read More

Notice to Creditors: Estate of Ardath Baxter Reese, Deceased

Feb 17, 2026 at 01:15 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County Probate Court319 N Maple St. Suite 121Murfreesboro, TN 37130Phone: 615.898.7800 Notice to CreditorsAs Required by by TCA §30-2-306 Estate of Ardath Ba.... Read More

Thank You RCSO K-9 Ethel...RIP

Dec 04, 2019 at 04:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Sheriff's bloodhound Ethel sniffed out missing people and sought out children, especially those seated in wheelchairs, when she served five years at the Sheriff.... Read More

Drone Technology Finds Missing Juvenile

Jan 31, 2021 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN) Rutherford County Fire Rescue and Stormpoint Drone Team were requested to assist in the Saturday (1/30/2021) evening search efforts for a missing 15-year old.... Read More

Alleged Road Rage Incident Ends with Arrest on NW Broad Street this past Sunday Afternoon

May 17, 2021 at 01:51 pm by WGNS

If you saw a large number of police vehicles on NW Broad Street Sunday afternoon around 2, you may have wondered what was happening - as did multiple listeners who emailed W.... Read More

Incident at Walter Hill Dam Under Investigation as Apparent Suicide

Dec 27, 2023 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In a somber turn of events on Wednesday in the vicinity of the Walter Hill Dam in Murfreesboro, authorities are conducting an investigation into.... Read More

Masked Men Arrested After $8,000 Theft of Collectible Game Cards in Murfreesboro

Sep 27, 2024 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested two masked men for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of Magic: The Gathering cards f.... Read More

UPDATE: Shooting/Robbery Victim @ MGM Tobacco & Beer

Feb 11, 2020 at 04:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) 40-year old Malak Ishak, owner of MGM Tobacco and Beer Market, is in critical but stable condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The sto.... Read More

8-New Police Officers in LaVergne

Aug 03, 2012 at 12:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

Eight recruits will be officially sworn in as the newest members of the LaVergne Police Department on Friday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place after seven of.... Read More

Rutherford County Engineer Receives 2022 Firefighter of the Year Award

Oct 14, 2022 at 04:41 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Engineer William Steele was awarded the 2022 Firefighter of the Year Award through the Noon Exchange Club on October 12, 2022. He ha.... Read More

Bennett Joins Rutherford County Fire Rescue’s Fire/Arson Investigation Unit

Aug 18, 2020 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) announced last week the addition of Firefighter Cole Bennett to its Fire/Arson Investigation Unit.Lieutenant/A.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Newton Minnow

May 08, 2017 at 09:51 am by Bryan Barrett

To hear some people tell it, television is just getting worse and worse all the time. Dr. Larry Burris, MTSU Professor of Journalism, says many people wish for the good ol' da.... Read More

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SUV Slams Into Murfreesboro Dental Office After Driver Reportedly Passes Out

May 14, 2025 at 08:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A silver BMW SUV crashed into the side of a building housing Rivers Dental Care early Wednesday morning in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in the 6 o&rs.... Read More

Flightline provides a Classic answer

Sep 04, 2022 at 11:06 am by Danny Brewer

Athletes always face questions, that’s the nature of sports. They answer on the playing field. The 2022 Pacific Classic at Del Mar provided more than just a simpl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Robbery on S. Church St. at Middle TN Blvd. (See Video)

Sep 07, 2023 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In Murfreesboro, a robbery that occurred on August 30, 2023 is being investigated by detectives. The hold-up happened at the Shell Gas Station at 14.... Read More

Thousands of Dollars in Shoplifting - Theft Continues in Murfreesboro and Beyond

Jul 07, 2023 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shoplifting is a growing problem in Rutherford County and surrounding areas. In one case that was reported last month, a woman walked out of the Memori.... Read More

Vehicle Break-Ins continue to rise in Murfreesboro and Nashville

May 05, 2022 at 08:30 am by WGNS

Car burglaries continue to be a problem in the Murfreesboro area. Larry Flowers, Public Information Officer for the Murfreesboro Police Department, surprisingly said…Po.... Read More

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UPDATE: Man who Allegedly Murdered His Children in Murfreesboro Reportedly Killed his Wife in Alabama Approximately 2-Months Ago

Jan 19, 2023 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) We now have more details about the murder of two children inside a Cason Lane home on Thursday and the suicide of their father. An undisclosed source told.... Read More

Noon Exchange Club Honors Emergency Responders

Oct 25, 2014 at 03:56 am by Bryan Barrett

Four local heroes were recognized at Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club's Annual Crime and Fire Prevention Awards Luncheon at Five Senses. Sergeant Shawn Applegate from Rutherfo.... Read More

"Juneteenth" is this Saturday at Bradley Academy

Jun 18, 2014 at 09:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

The 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be this coming Saturday at the Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center at 415 South Academy Street. Juneteenth commemorates the e.... Read More