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Missing Person FOUND!

Dec 01, 2020 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Police report that 39-year old Kristy Michelle Nickens was found safe in neighboring Nashville. A missing person report was filed on.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Looking for Man in Suspected Attempted Shoplifting Incident

Dec 01, 2020 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department has issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for a subject caught on camera allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from Lowe's. MPD detectives.... Read More

Real Christmas trees can become dangerous projectiles if not properly secured

Nov 30, 2020 at 07:12 am by WGNS

This year, more than ever, families are likely eager to bring some holiday cheer to their lives. This could mean shopping (and doing so early) for a real Christmas tree. Howev.... Read More

25 Children to Receive Christmas Gifts, Thanks to the Help of a Local Business and the Sheriff's Office

Nov 24, 2020 at 09:26 pm by WGNS

Twenty-five children will discover presents under the tree with help from the Rutherford County community.The elementary school children were chosen to participate in the annu.... Read More

Senior Citizen Carjacked Monday

Nov 24, 2020 at 07:44 am by WGNS

(Leanna Community) There was a carjacking in the Leanna area n Monday. With more, here's WGNS' Ron Jordan (hear on WGNSradio.com)... MORE DETAILS: A senior citizen escaped inj.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies Save the Life of a Man in Christiana Area

Nov 24, 2020 at 07:32 am by WGNS

Three men teamed up to save an unconscious driver’s life inside a running vehicle Tuesday near the Dollar General store on Epps Mill Road in Christiana, sheriff’s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Canceled

Nov 24, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases locally and across the nation has created a need to cancel this year's Murfreesboro Christmas Parade. Coordinator Lee Ann.... Read More

Subject Facing 26 Sexual Abuse Related Charges Against a Minor in Rutherford County

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:02 am by WGNS

WGNS NEWS - A five-day trial has been scheduled in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom for a man by the name of Juan Florentino.The 58-year old suspect is facing a long list.... Read More

Officer Involved Shooting in LaVergne - Alleged Shooter Dead, Police K9 Dead

Nov 18, 2020 at 11:24 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: One suspect is dead and now a K-9 officer (Police Dog) has been reported as deceased, all due to a shooting that happened on Tuesday, November 17th.Reports indicate th.... Read More

More Details on the Arrest of Smyrna Man Accused of Aggravated Rape

Nov 17, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS now has more details on a 39-year old Smyrna, TN man who was arrested on an aggravated rape charge October 25, 2020. Ilaz Neziri was arrested under a sealed indictment.On.... Read More

It is easy to mis-interpret poems AND NEWS STORIES

Nov 16, 2020 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Have you ever read a poem and interpreted it one way and later you read what the author really meant when it was written? Perhaps you have had the same experience with a news.... Read More

Missing 6-Year-Old in Murfreesboro Reported Missing - FOUND SAFE about an Hour Later

Nov 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

A “Be On the Lookout (BOLO)” was issued Thursday evening for a MISSING JUVENILE in Murfreesboro, but later cancelled.Evidently, a 6-year-old boy was reported as mi.... Read More

No Charges Filed against Murfreesboro Man who Accidently Struck Pedestrian in Nashville

Nov 12, 2020 at 03:18 pm by WGNS

No charges are being filed against a Murfreesboro resident who accidently struck and killed a pedestrian in Nashville on Wednesday evening. Metro Police say that 45-year old C.... Read More

POLICE: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro detectives need assistance identifying the person who allegedly stole six DEWALT cordless chainsaws from the Home Depot on Old Fort Pkwy. The theft was reported o.... Read More

Everyone has Freedom of Press it Seems - But who or what is Real?

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Everyone these days has a voice, when it comes to news - or perhaps what some believe to be accurate news, even if it is not factual. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Jour.... Read More

Man, woman arrested accused of robbing two Murfreesboro businesses at gunpoint

Nov 04, 2020 at 07:37 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Nashville man and woman accused of robbing two businesses at gunpoint have been arrested. John T. Harris, 43, and Samira Bostic, 25, were ta.... Read More

Local Agencies Collaborate to Assist Child Abuse Victims

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – “19 days feels like a very short period of time to an adult,” stated Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer. “But, to a.... Read More

UPDATE: MPD Still Looking for Subject in Fraudulant iPhone Purchases

Nov 02, 2020 at 09:48 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Detectives are still aiming to locate a woman who allegedly used someone else’s T-Mobile Account to buy two iPhones. The fraudulent purchases resulted in ch.... Read More

UPDATE: Warrants Sought in Sportsman's Warehouse Shoplifting

Oct 29, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police spokesman Larry Flowers reports the BOLO for the man who attempted to take merchandise at Sportsman's Warehouse has been canceled. He reports warrants are.... Read More

West Tennessee registered sex offender found guilty of raping young Murfreesboro girl

Oct 23, 2020 at 05:14 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Jackson man, already on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry, has been convicted by a Rutherford County jury for raping a.... Read More