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Drunk Driving, Street Drugs, and Racing: Local Law Enforcement Highlight All the Details on Today's Podcast

Dec 06, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Police Deputy Chief Steve Jarrell, Captain Clayton Williams, and Lt. Zachary Ferr.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Rescue Toddler Found Outside in 27-Degree Weather

Nov 11, 2025 at 03:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – November 11, 2025 – Murfreesboro Police officers responded to the area of Manson Crossing Drive and Cedar Glades Drive Tuesday morning after rec.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Teen Sentenced as Adult in Rape of Toddler Case

Nov 10, 2025 at 11:41 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A 17-year-old who was arrested for raping a 3-year-old child in 2022 appeared in adult court earlier this year where he was convicted. Evidentl.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Major Drug Bust, Library Debate, and Local Heroes Shine | Nov. 7, 2025

Nov 07, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, November 7, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A welfare check at the Old Fort Parkway Walmart leads Murfreesboro Police to.... Read More

Fugitive Arrested After Welfare Check Leads Police to Drug Bust at Murfreesboro Walmart

Nov 06, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - What began as a welfare check Thursday afternoon at the Old Fort Parkway Walmart turned into a major arrest and drug investigation, according.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Nursing Home Oversight Failures, Property Audit Fallout & MTSU Blood Drive | Oct. 20, 2025

Oct 20, 2025 at 04:15 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 20, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee Nursing Home Complaints Backlog: A new audit by the Tennessee Com.... Read More

Teen Arrested After 11-Hour Murfreesboro Standoff in Fatal Shooting Case

Oct 13, 2025 at 03:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 17-year-old male wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on North Academy Street was taken into custody late Friday night, Oct. 10, fo.... Read More

Man Taken to Hospital After Self-Inflicted Shooting at Memorial Boulevard Business

Oct 11, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A large emergency response drew attention Saturday afternoon to a business on Memorial Boulevard in the Irongate Village shopp.... Read More

Thefts of Electric Scooters on the RISE--Secure Yours With STRONG LOCKS!

Oct 05, 2025 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - There’s a troubling trend sweeping through Murfreesboro, and it’s rolling in on two wheels. Electric scooters—once a symbol of convenience.... Read More

Touch-a-Truck Returns to Murfreesboro with Helicopter, Boat, and Fire Engines

Sep 25, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Trucks, a helicopter, and even a boat will be on display at the annual Touch-a-Truck event, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Beauty Product Bandits Caught on Camera - Do You Know Them?

Sep 18, 2025 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a not-so-glamorous case of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty in The Avenue shoppin.... Read More

Two Injured in Targeted Shooting at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro

Sep 14, 2025 at 05:20 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Release from MPD) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit arrested a man accused of opening fire i.... Read More

Tied, Trapped, and Determined to Live – A Survivor’s Story and a Journey to Helping Others (Hear the Entire Interview on This Podcast))

Aug 19, 2025 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If you didn't hear the entire show - listen to it now by clicking PLAY above this description. In this gripping and emotional episode of the WGNS Actio.... Read More

Police Seek Person of Interest in Murfreesboro Stolen Hyundai Case

Aug 07, 2025 at 04:59 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying or locating a man wanted as a “person of interest” in a stolen vehicle investigation..... Read More

Friday: 1st Full Day of School--Team focus on Preparadness and Awareness

Aug 07, 2025 at 02:51 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Friday, August 8, 2025 is the first FULL DAY of school for both Murfreesboro City Schools as well as the Rutherford County School system. As students r.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Capture Kidnapping Suspect Using Drones, K9 and License Plate Technology

Aug 06, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A man wanted for aggravated assault and kidnapping was captured late Wednesday afternoon in Murfreesboro thanks to rapid coordination betwee.... Read More

NEWS UPDATE: Suspected Escapee Joseph Beard Captured by Deputies Before Nightfall

Aug 04, 2025 at 04:37 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A man who walked away from a Correctional Work Center detail was captured just before nightfall Monday after an intense multi-agency search. Jose.... Read More

Attempted ATM heist at 7-Eleven ends with 1 suspect shot and killed, 4 others fled and arrested in Arkansas

Aug 02, 2025 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Arkansas - In the early hours of Friday morning (8/1/2025), a group of 5 individuals attempted to forcibly remove an ATM from the 7-11 Exxon convenience store at the inte.... Read More

Two Arrested as Police Shut Down Underground Gambling Operation in Murfreesboro

Jul 28, 2025 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Two people have been arrested after Murfreesboro Police uncovered an illegal gambling operation at a business on West Burton Street. Thirty.... Read More

Highways & High-Tech: Murfreesboro Tackles Crime with Real-Time Policing Power

Jul 21, 2025 at 02:56 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro and Rutherford County are facing a multi-layered crime challenge—not only due to the growing homeless population, but also because o.... Read More