Rutherford County District Attorney

UPDATED: Murfreesboro Murder Case Moves Toward August Trial in Rutherford County

Apr 06, 2026 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, TN – It appears that a Murfreesboro murder case is gaining momentum in the Rutherford County Judicial System as it moves closer to trial... That.... Read More

150th Episode: Justice and Tragedy in the Jacob Pearman Case, along with the Hunt for Thomas Holland’s Killer

Apr 03, 2026 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

PODCAST (Click Play Above): In this special 150th broadcast edition of the District Attorney Show on the WGNS Action Line, host and retired Assistant District Attorney J. Paul.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Helps Secure Justice for Young Victims in Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Jennings Jones’ daily focus is getting justice for victims. That mission drives him and his office of 24 Assistant District Attorneys.... Read More

Justice Over Time: A Child’s Name Change and Murder Cases Revisited

Jan 02, 2026 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

Podcast Description: On this edition of WGNS Action Line, the discussion turns to the realities of criminal justice in Rutherford County—past and present. Host J. Paul N.... Read More

Rutherford County District Attorney's Show: From Trials to Teaching - Prosecutors, Students, and the Law in Action

Oct 03, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Today’s show takes listeners inside the Rutherford County District Attorney’s Office with host retired Assistant District Attorney J. Paul Newman. District Attorne.... Read More

76-Year-Old Woman Dies 10-Days After Hit-and-Run at Innsbrooke Kroger Store

Sep 04, 2025 at 03:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 76-year-old woman who was struck by a driver in the parking lot of the Kroger on South Church Street on Sunday, August 24, has since died from.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Suspect Juan Charco Scheduled for Court Plea Hearing on Friday

Sep 03, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - While past court dates for a scheduled plea hearing in a Murfreesboro murder case were granted continuances earlier this year, it now appears the hearing.... Read More

Justice After Decades: The Child Abuse Case That Became a Murder Conviction - Today's Show is Dedicated to Nancy Woodall

Jul 14, 2025 at 07:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. - On this special District Attorney Edition of the WGNS Action Line, host J. Paul Newman, retired Assistant District Attorney for Ru.... Read More

The District Attorneys Show with Host J. Paul Newman and Guests that Include Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, District Attorney Jennings Jones along with Assistant District Attorney Trevo

Mar 03, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

The District Attorneys Show today with host J. Paul Newman and special guests that included Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, Rutherford County Distr.... Read More