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Suspect in Custody After Active Shooter Incident at Smyrna Liquor Store

Jul 16, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) – A gunman who opened fire inside Legacy Wine and Spirits on Lee Victory Parkway Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after a tense four-hour st.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Trial Looms for Paroled Felon in 2022 Smyrna Shooting Death

Jul 15, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN – On August 30, 2022, Nicholas Patterson showed up for work like any other day – just as he had done for the past 9-years. Armed with a smile, “Ni.... Read More

Federal Tax Credits Drive Tennessee’s Booming Battery Industry — But New Rules Looming in Near Future

Jul 14, 2025 at 07:06 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are fueling big growth in Tennessee's battery supply chain. The Volunteer State has become a major hub in batt.... Read More

'Love You Too, Mom’: Smyrna Family Grieves Loss of 22-Year-Old Killed on I-24

Jul 14, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Katrina Leonard’s son, Noah Taylor (pictured above), cuddled with his dog Friday night before waking up to go to work Saturday morning. She told.... Read More

UPDATE: More Details Released by THP After Friday Mid-Morning Collision in Rutherford County

Jul 12, 2025 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - WGNS has an update on the serious auto accident that shut down I-24 East in Rutherford County for over an hour on Friday, just before 11 AM.... Read More

Veteran-Only Hiring Fairs Coming to Murfreesboro and Nashville VA Hospitals

Jul 11, 2025 at 06:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Veterans in Murfreesboro looking for a rewarding career opportunity should mark their calendars for a special hiring event this month. The VA Tenne.... Read More

Tragedy on I-24: LifeFlight Called After Rutherford County Crash Near Sam Ridley Parkway

Jul 11, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY by Clicking HERE. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — What should have been a normal drive turned into a nightmare Friday morning on I-24 East when a deva.... Read More

$400k to Million-Dollar Home Prices and Rising Payments: The Cost of Buying in 2025

Jul 11, 2025 at 08:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Home buying has dramatically changed over the years, with soaring prices making it significantly harder for first-time buyers to step onto the prope.... Read More

Rutherford County Trailer Thief Sneaks Off Like a Midnight Ninja in Rutherford County — Do You Know Him?

Jul 10, 2025 at 09:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reports that a trailer is still missing and the man behind the theft is still wanted by the law.&n.... Read More

Over $22-Million in Unclaimed Money Awaits Rutherford County Residents at Berry Festival

Jul 10, 2025 at 10:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — You may have an exciting day filled with a trove of money! Festivalgoers at this year’s Berry Festival in Murfreesboro may discover more than.... Read More

Guest House Burglar Causes $50K in Damage, Bites Deputy During Arrest

Jul 09, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro man is facing multiple charges after Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies say he broke into a guest house, caused about $50,00.... Read More

Mint-Haired “Flash” Bolts from Smyrna Store with Fresh Air Jordans

Jul 09, 2025 at 05:46 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — Well, if you thought your day was productive, just wait until you hear about one shopper who really ran her errands — literally. According to the.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Suspect in Citgo Gas Station Theft

Jul 07, 2025 at 07:42 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — Smyrna Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted for questioning about a theft that occurred at a local Citgo gas station. Acco.... Read More

State Grants of Up to $70K Available for Hiring Security Personnel at Houses of Worship in Tennessee

Jul 07, 2025 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2025–2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant, which provides funding for.... Read More

Another Scam Alert: Local Detectives and Judges are Too Busy for Your Jury Duty Fine Via Bitcoin

Jul 07, 2025 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In an astonishing revelation that’s sure to rock your faith in the criminal justice system, local judges and detectives want you to.... Read More

Area Landfill Lifespan Shrinks as Need for Community Recycling Efforts Grow

Jul 07, 2025 at 07:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - The lifespan of the Middle Point Landfill continues to shrink as Rutherford County’s population — and its trash output — steadily.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas CEO Warns of Coverage Loss After H.R.1 Passage

Jul 03, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas President and CEO Fahad Tahir says he is deeply disappointed that the newly passed H.R.1 bill includes cuts to Medicaid and the.... Read More

Liberty’s Enduring Promise: From 1776 to Today (Submitted by Rep. Mike Sparks)

Jul 03, 2025 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

In the sweltering heat of Philadelphia’s summer of 1776, history pivoted on the words of extraordinary men willing to commit what King George III would surely consider t.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police have Identified Persons of Interest in Theft Case

Jul 03, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN — The Smyrna Police Department has confirmed that three individuals previously sought for questioning in connection with an incident at the.... Read More

Hot Weather Highlights the continued Need for ACs and Box Fans in Rutherford County

Jul 02, 2025 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Hot weather continues to stick around, along with the humidity. In fact, it will only get hotter as the weekend nears, according to the Nati.... Read More