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UPDATE: Man Accused of Murdering his Neighbor in Christiana Scheduled for Hearing in Rutherford County Courts on May 1st

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Christiana, TN - UPDATE: A Christiana man charged with the murder of his neighbor is scheduled to appear in court for a criminal hearing on May 1, 2023.  55-Year-old.... Read More

UPDATE: 80-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing his Wife in Murfreesboro

Mar 17, 2023 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unknown problem at a home in West Murfreesboro that ended.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Alex Murdaugh Murder Cases, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 07, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

A murder case involving multiple victims that unfolded in South Carolina recently came to a close with a GUILTY verdict. The story made the news around the country and was eve.... Read More

TBI: Man Arrested on Murder Charge

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

About one hour East of Rutherford County in the area of Sparta, Tennessee,  a suspect in a White County murder investigation has been apprehended.  The 64-year-old s.... Read More

Murfreesboro Suspect in April 2020 Murder Case Scheduled to Head to a Rutherford County Courtroom on April 26, 2023

Feb 27, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A murder case that dates back to April 9th of 2020 is scheduled to head to court almost exactly 3-years later on April 26, 2023. Rutherford County Dist.... Read More

UPDATE: All Three Suspects in the Christiana Murder of Terry Barber Receive Life in Prison

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Christiana, TN - WGNS has news on what appears to be the final chapter in a murder case that shook the Christiana community almost 4-years ago. You may recall a tota.... Read More

Man Arrested for Allegedly Shooting and Killing Girlfriend in Murfreesboro and then Fleeing to Kentucky

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A woman was shot and killed in Murfreesboro the day after Valentine’s Day. The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Violent Crimes Unit.... Read More

Police arrest a man for allegedly stabbing roommate to death

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his roommate on Monday night in Murfreesboro. The incident occurred in a home on Ransom Drive, which run.... Read More

Suspect Charged with Second Degree Murder from 2019 Case in Murfreesboro Scheduled for Circuit Court in March

Feb 09, 2023 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - A Georgia man accused of the second degree murder in 2019 of Marquis Turner on Halls Hill Pike is scheduled to be back in court next month.  Murf.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect in Smyrna Twice Daily Convenience Store Murder Undergoing Mental Evaluation

Feb 09, 2023 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA - Court proceedings against the suspect accused of brazenly shooting and killing an employee of the Twice Daily in Smyrna are awaiting a mental evaluation. Distric.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Man Charged with Murder Has Case Bound Over to Grand Jury

Feb 08, 2023 at 03:23 pm by WGNS

A Christiana man charged with the murder of his neighbor has his case bound over to the Rutherford County Grand Jury.54-Year-old Jeffery Hayden Burris of Panther Creek Road is.... Read More
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UPDATE: Investigation into Murder / Suicide Involving 2-Children and their Father in Murfreesboro

Jan 26, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) On February 25th, a 9-lap cruise around the Veterans Motorplex in Greenbrier, Tennessee will take place in memory of 11-year-old Sean LePore who was.... Read More
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UPDATE: Man who Allegedly Murdered His Children in Murfreesboro Reportedly Killed his Wife in Alabama Approximately 2-Months Ago

Jan 19, 2023 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) We now have more details about the murder of two children inside a Cason Lane home on Thursday and the suicide of their father. An undisclosed source told.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Investigation into Shooting where 3-People are Confirmed Dead on Cason Lane Continues

Jan 19, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE (Murfreesboro, TN) UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Criminal Investigation Detectives continue to investigate the shooting death of a man who is accuse.... Read More

Trial Date Confirmed for Final Suspect in the Murder of 68-Year-Old Terry Barber of Christiana

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

(Christiana, TN) On June 26, 2019, Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home of Mr. Terry Barber in Christiana.  Once on the scene,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Suspect in the Death of a 22-Year-Old due in Court on March 17, 2023

Jan 10, 2023 at 07:01 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) WGNS has more news on the murder of a young man that occurred in Murfreesboro a little over 26-months ago. Looking back to the initial call to dispatch.... Read More

I-24 Murder in Music City Remains Under Investigation

Jan 04, 2023 at 01:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

In nearby Nashville, an I-24 murder investigation continues and Metro Homicide Unit detectives are asking for the community’s assistance as they investigate the Chr.... Read More

Suspect Charged in Wife's Murder Scheduled to Appear in Court Next Month in Rutherford County

Oct 25, 2022 at 07:05 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.)  A man accused of killing his wife on September 27th of last year will appear in court this November for a preliminary hearing. Rutherford Cou.... Read More

UPDATE: One Dead after Sunday Night Shooting in LaVergne - Names Released

Oct 17, 2022 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) UPDATE - La Vergne Detectives have released the names of those involved in Sunday night's murder on Almondwood Place. The victim was identified as 37-y.... Read More

UPDATE: Christiana Murder Suspect Accused of Killing Neighbor to Appear in Court Next Month

Oct 10, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has an update regarding a murder investigation that is under the direction of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. According to.... Read More