News

Fisk Shooting Arrests, Gas Station Skimmer Chase & Smyrna Sinkhole | Jun. 17, 2026

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two 18-year-olds are arrested in Murfreesboro in connection with the January fatal shooting of.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Drivers Detoured as CSX Shuts Down MT Blvd. at S. Church Crossing

Jun 17, 2026 at 04:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Drivers in Murfreesboro are getting a mid‑week headache thanks to an all‑day shutdown on Middle Tennessee Boulevard. NewsRadio WGNS has been warning.... Read More

From Normandy to Today: How War Reporting Changed — and Stayed the Same

Jun 16, 2026 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News

Each year in June, Americans pay tribute to World War II veterans who played a role in the start of Operation Overload. That start is D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944.... Read More

Firefighters Battle Excavator Fire at Murfreesboro Construction Site

Jun 16, 2026 at 05:54 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Firefighters responded to a construction-site equipment fire involving a Komatsu excavator, where smoke could be seen rising fro.... Read More

Two Murfreesboro Teens Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Fisk Basketball Player Andre Bell

Jun 16, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Five months after the fatal shooting of Fisk University student and basketball player Andre Bell, authorities have confirmed that arrests have be.... Read More

Aztec Dance Brings Color and Culture to the Murfreesboro Saturday Market

Jun 16, 2026 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Main Street Murfreesboro has long been the guardian of the city’s historic downtown district, a place layered with stories stretching from its.... Read More

Reported Card Skimmer at Murfreesboro Gas Station Leads to Police Chase Across Town

Jun 16, 2026 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

  UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News)  -  A report of a suspected credit card skimmer at a Murfreesboro gas station led to a police response, a brief neig.... Read More

Insurance Won’t Cover Sinkhole; No from Town, Retired Smyrna Couple in the Hole

Jun 16, 2026 at 08:41 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - A Smyrna homeowner got the surprise of his life while mowing his yard last month when what he thought was a simple rut turned out to be something far more.... Read More

Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open as Tennessee Celebrates Its Creative Roots

Jun 16, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Heart of Tennessee has never been shy about its creative streak. From potters and painters to woodworkers and musicians, the region’s reputati.... Read More

Gas Prices Ease, La Vergne Fire Response, and Rutherford Students Gear Up for Route 66 Great Race | Jun. 16, 2026

Jun 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee drivers are seeing some relief at the pump, with Rutherford County gas prices averaging.... Read More

La Vergne Firefighters Stop Detached Garage Fire Before It Spreads

Jun 15, 2026 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A detached garage on Quail Drive in La Vergne sustained significant fire damage Monday morning, but emergency crews contained the flames before they.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 7th Nationwide for Naturalization Risk, Study Finds

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE -  A new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows Tennessee ranks among the highest states in the nation for naturalization risk, meaning many foreign-born res.... Read More

La Vergne Police Explain Upcoming Use of SoToxa Mobile Test System in Impaired Driving Investigations

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS NEWS) - The La Vergne Police Department is preparing to use a roadside screening device known as the SoToxa Mobile Test System, and officials are w.... Read More

Shelbyville Home Padlocked After 42 Arrests and Years of Police Calls

Jun 15, 2026 at 12:06 pm by WGNS News

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. - A Shelbyville residence has been padlocked after authorities say a multi-year investigation uncovered repeated criminal activity tied to the property, inc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Man Accused of Taking More Than $1,000 from Wallet at Publix,

Jun 15, 2026 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft at.... Read More

Local Students Set to Tackle Route 66 in 2026 Great Race

Jun 15, 2026 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Stones River Car Club, a region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, is proud to announce that three local Rutherford County high school st.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Drop, Giving Drivers a Brief Break at the Pump

Jun 15, 2026 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) -  Gas prices may not be the most thrilling topic in Tennessee, but anytime the cost of filling up starts moving in the right direction, i.... Read More

MFRD Hosts Four Days of Training, Teamwork, and Real‑World Skills

Jun 15, 2026 at 08:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - It’s a busy week out at the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility, where Murfreesboro Fire‑Rescue is right in the middle of its annual Tee.... Read More

KIK App Warning, School Behavior Concerns, Inflation Pressure & Uninsured Drivers | Jun. 15, 2026

Jun 15, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Parents across Rutherford County are urged to review their children’s apps after a national.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosts Historical Society's Special America 250 Event 7PM Monday Night!

Jun 14, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – The “Heart of Tennessee’s” history enthusiasts has a standing date every third Monday night, but this week’s gathering.... Read More