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COLD CASE: Murder Victim Found at his Christiana Home, Relative Calls Funeral Home First and Not the Sheriff's Office

Mar 08, 2021 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

A murder that took place on January 16, 1980 remains unsolved and detectives are trying to figure out who had a motive to kill a recently retired Christiana postmaster. That.... Read More

UPDATE: I-24 Shooting Victim IMPROVING, Suspects IN CUSTODY

Mar 08, 2021 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: What was thought to be a road-rage incident in Rutherford County this past weekend, was actually a targeted crime.One suspect was charged with attempted first-deg.... Read More

2021 TSSAA Girls' and Boys' Basketball Tournaments Return

Mar 08, 2021 at 10:18 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) – The 2021 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) State Basketball Championships will take place this week at Murphy Center o.... Read More

Average Gas Prices for the Week in Rutherford County and Beyond

Mar 08, 2021 at 07:25 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices have risen 7.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.55/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Gas prices.... Read More

THEY'RE BACK: Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department Country Ham Breakfast Scheduled for March 20th

Mar 08, 2021 at 06:19 am by WGNS

The Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for their country ham breakfasts again. The Fire Chief told WGNS that the upcoming breakfast will be on Saturday morning,.... Read More

Saturday "Road Rage" Shooting On I-24

Mar 06, 2021 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TN)  One person suffered injuries during what is being investigated as a road rage situation on I-24 near I-840 in Murfreesboro. Reports indicate one subje.... Read More

Pursuit of Truck without drivers front / rear tires pulling trailer goes through Eagleville, TN

Mar 05, 2021 at 04:04 pm by WGNS

A lengthy police pursuit that went through Eagleville, TN on Friday ended in Marshall County, TN.Evidently, the chase started in Nolensville near Rocky Fork Road when pol.... Read More

Rutherford County Register of Deeds Recommends Registering on Free Land Alert Site to Lessen Risk of "Deed Theft"

Mar 05, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Register of Deeds Heather Dawbarn recommends property owners register on MyLandAlert.com, a free service that will alert.... Read More

Murfreesboro Based Company Named BEST Christian Workplace

Mar 05, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive medication services for chronic conditions, announced today that it was named a 2020 Certified Best Christian.... Read More
Suspect Right: Mark Haynes, 60

UPDATE: Suspect in Six Hour Rutherford County Stand-off Facing Four More Charges

Mar 04, 2021 at 11:03 pm by WGNS

Four additional charges of aggravated assault were filed against an armed barricaded man who allegedly fired at Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday during a s.... Read More

Speed Cushion Pilot Program dedicated to study of neighborhood traffic

Mar 04, 2021 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro recently installed traffic speed cushions on Alexander Boulevard to slow traffic on the busy stretch of roadway in a.... Read More

Fleet Feet Sports in Murfreesboro says March 13th Fun Run is "ON"

Mar 04, 2021 at 01:58 pm by WGNS

Fleet Feet in Murfreesboro has organized a March Fun Run, as explained by owner Krista Dugosh...The upcoming Fun Run will be on Saturday, March 13th and there will be prizes f.... Read More

For the 2nd in her 49 years as an educator, Barfield Principal Judy Goodwin named Principal of the Year for Rutherford County Schools; now will compete for state title

Mar 04, 2021 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHT Judy Goodwin is a circle living in a square world.She is a creative spirit “who pays attention to whacky ideas that come through inspiratio.... Read More

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

Mar 04, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

With the snow and ice behind us, warmer weather is springing up across the state. That’s a sign it’s time for yard and farm clean-up.With debris burning a useful t.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff’s SWAT Team members walk toward a barricaded suspect’s home Wednesday on Bradyville Pike.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Man Barricaded Himself in for Six Hours at Home off of Bradyville Pike

Mar 03, 2021 at 05:57 pm by WGNS

A man who allegedly shot a relative’s tire barricaded himself for six hours before surrendering to Rutherford County Sheriff’s SWAT team Wednesday off Bradyville P.... Read More

Supreme Court Honors Rutherford County Lawyers For Remarkable Service

Mar 03, 2021 at 01:59 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court and the Access to Justice Commission recently recognized seventeen Rutherford County lawyers as 2020 Attorneys for Justice, an honor awarded to all.... Read More

New Police K-9 Selected to Serve La Vergne

Mar 03, 2021 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

A new police K-9 has been selected to serve in the city of La Vergne.Officer Justin Darby was able to visit U.S. K-9 Unlimited in Abbeville, Louisiana to spend time with K-9s.... Read More

Car Vs. House in Murfreesboro on Tuesday Morning in Murfreesboro

Mar 02, 2021 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

There was a “Car Vs. House” accident that took place on Tuesday morning in Murfreesboro. Evidently, the car collided with the home at around 5:45AM.The incident ha.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Local COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Website

Mar 02, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County announced Tuesday the launch of a local website (www.covidrc.com)  for residents to sign-up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. &l.... Read More

Car Found in Stones River on Elam Road Slab Monday Morning

Mar 01, 2021 at 07:50 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue firefighters checked for occupants of a car found Monday morning at County Farm Road and Elam Road. The incident occured on th.... Read More