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National Tip Leads to Arrest in Aggravated Sexual Exploitation Investigation

Jul 16, 2025 at 07:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An 18-year-old Murfreesboro woman, Sophia Carrier, has been charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation that.... Read More

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025: Rural suicide rates in TN higher than urban areas, Smyrna active shooter suspect in custody & more

Jul 16, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Monday, July 14th, 2025: Wildlife proclamations, boating exam rule passed; man fatally shot on I-24 in RuCo & more

Jul 14, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Updates Hunting Permits and Boating Safety Rules

Jul 13, 2025 at 11:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved two key wildlife proclamations and finalized new boating safety rules during.... Read More

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025: Eagleville vice mayor runs for RuCo Commission, TN tightens AI rules, MTSU adds esports degrees & more

Jul 09, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

La Vergne Ranks #1 as “Freest City” in Tennessee for Pro-Business, Low-Tax Approach

Jul 03, 2025 at 09:33 am by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - La Vergne has once again claimed the title of Tennessee’s “Freest City,” topping the 2025 City Freedom Index published by the Beacon Cen.... Read More

Kool-Aid Packet Covers Teen’s Flaming Hot Snack Habit in Murfreesboro Shoplifting Incident

Jun 30, 2025 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It’s summer in Rutherford County, and while some people hit the beach or maybe a job fair, one 19-year-old visionary decided to risk his freedom for a.... Read More

Wednesday, June 25th 2025: Child Rape Case, MTSU Expansion, Fireworks Crackdown & more

Jun 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Wednesday, June 25th 2025: Child Rape Case, MTSU Expansion, Fireworks Crackdown & more

Jun 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Rutherford County Commission Passes Balanced Budget with No Property Tax Increase

Jun 23, 2025 at 01:37 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Commission voted unanimously Monday (21-0) to approve Mayor Joe Carr’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal y.... Read More

Late-Night Police Activity Near La Vergne High School Draws Community Attention

Jun 15, 2025 at 03:55 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, residents near La Vergne High School noticed a heavy police presence that quickly became the focus of local chatt.... Read More

Appeal Denied in Case of Rutherford County Man Convicted of Rape Involving Estranged Wife

Jun 14, 2025 at 12:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A Rutherford County man has lost a recently filed appeal after previously being convicted of two counts of rape following a bench trial in a case.... Read More

Storms Could Be Strong/Severe Today

Jun 09, 2025 at 09:54 am by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) – Residents in Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee should stay weather-aware today as forecasters warn of the potential for stron.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Responds After Mayor Suggests Possible Resignation

Jun 05, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has issued a firm response after Mayor Joe Carr suggested he “would not be surprised&rdq.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Responds to Property Assessor Noncompliance Findings

Jun 04, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is responding to a serious state report that found major problems in how local property values are bei.... Read More

RuCo Assistant District Attorney Arrested, Charged with Domestic Assault

Jun 03, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have arrested and charged a Rutherford County prosecutor following an investigation int.... Read More

Busted: Murfreesboro and Smyrna Men Charged in Vehicle Theft Attempt

May 27, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In the early morning hours of Monday, May 26, keen observation and swift action by Murfreesboro police led to the arrest of two men following a rep.... Read More

Man Arrested After Burglary, Car Theft, and High-Speed Chase Across County Lines

May 26, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A 21-year-old man is behind bars following a series of crimes that began with a burglary and ended in a crash after a high-speed chase.... Read More

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 | Severe Weather, I-24/La Vergne Shooting, Leadership Rutherford & More

May 20, 2025 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More

Monday, May 19th, 2025 | Severe Weather Likely, Spring Fling Week, High Speed Pursuit and more

May 19, 2025 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Website: https://www.wgnsradio.com/RutherfordRoundup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o5lRIqG99Id4sYA7oobVQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rutherfor.... Read More