community policing

PODCAST - Growth and Crime: Rutherford County Sheriff Discusses the Urgent Need for a New Jail and Modern Crime Fighting

Sep 16, 2026 at 06:50 pm

PODCAST (Click Play Above) - Newly elected Rutherford County Sheriff Kenneth Barrett was on the air with WGNS' Scott Walker on Wednesday and discussed the sobering realities.... Read More

La Vergne Police Invite Residents to Community Safety Meeting on June 24

Jun 11, 2026 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Residents in La Vergne will have an opportunity later this month to speak directly with police leadership about crime trends, neighborhood concerns, and ong.... Read More

La Vergne Police Unveil New Patrol Design Featuring High School Logo

Mar 26, 2026 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The La Vergne Police Department has unveiled a new patrol vehicle design that will feature the LaVergne High School “L” logo on eve.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Trey Mansfield

Mar 12, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

Trey Mansfield is trading his patrol car for a platform as he seeks the office of Sheriff of Rutherford County, bringing 34 years of grit, compassion, and "real" law enforce.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams join host Dr. Bill Kraus

Jul 24, 2025 at 10:11 am by Producer

Juvenile Arrested After Pursuit Ends in the Garage of a LaVergne Home

May 16, 2025 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - Around 6:00 PM on Thursday, a LaVergne Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane. However, the driver of the black Nissan.... Read More