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Murfreesboro Man Charged After Highway 99 Head-On Collision in April Sent Five to Hospital

Nov 10, 2025 at 05:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Rutherford County grand jury has indicted a driver accused of causing a head-on crash that injured five people — including a mother and her.... Read More

Suspect Remains Jailed as 2024 Murfreesboro Homicide Case Nears Plea Hearing This Week

Nov 10, 2025 at 07:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A 2024 murder case that began with an emergency call for medical help has now moved closer to resolution, as the accused killer prepares.... Read More

Educator Arrested After Alleged Threat at Stewarts Creek Elementary

Nov 08, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — A disturbing incident unfolded at Stewarts Creek Elementary School on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, when a reported confrontation between two educators escalat.... Read More

Inmates and maintenance deputies earn OSHA certification with tow motors

Oct 04, 2025 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Matthew Hudgins hopes earning his certification as a forklift operator will give him an advantage when rejoining the work force. He was one of nine Rutherf.... Read More

Rutherford County Detectives Honored for Solving Noah Taylor Road Rage Murder

Sep 24, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Thomas Burnett and Detective Christian Wrather were honored as recipients of the Law Enforcement Officer.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Accused of Opening Fire on Crowd in Old Fort Park was Free on Bond when Shooting Unfolded

Sep 15, 2025 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

MONDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN – Here’s an update on Tavarious Chambers, the suspect charged by Murfreesboro Police with six counts of attempted first-.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman, 18, Faces Upcoming Court Date on Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charge

Sep 06, 2025 at 07:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An 18-year-old Murfreesboro woman charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor is scheduled to appear in court this coming Friday. If t.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Moves Forward with ICE Memorandum of Understanding

Sep 01, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is moving forward with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the U.S. Immigration.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Push Back Against Proposed 287(g) ICE Agreement

Aug 26, 2025 at 11:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There was strong opposition voiced by local residents......during the Rutherford County Public Safety meeting on Monday, August 25... The discussion c.... Read More

Murfreesboro Woman Arrested After Hit-and-Run at South Church Street Kroger

Aug 26, 2025 at 10:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – WGNS has learned more about a hit-and-run incident that occurred in the parking lot of Kroger on South Church Street this past Sunday (August 24, 2025.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Bust Multi-State Organized Retail Theft Ring

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Three Florida men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state organized retail theft ring, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Murfreesbor.... Read More

Re-Entry Program Participants at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center OSHA Training

Nov 19, 2024 at 09:25 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Twenty-three Re-Entry Program participants at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center received a 10-hour OSHA training provided by the Tennessee Colleg.... Read More

Discounts and Detention: Woman Caught Shoplifting Again at Murfreesboro Walmart

Oct 16, 2024 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police officers responded to a call at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway, only to encounter a familiar face—a 33-year-old Smyrna woman who deci.... Read More

Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Homicide After Shooting on Lascassas Pike

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a 22-year-old woman in connection with the.... Read More

MTSU Police Investigation Leads to Conviction in 2020 Rape Case

Aug 20, 2024 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The MTSU Dairy Farm, typically known for its agricultural contributions, became the scene of a serious crime in 2020. The diligent investigative efforts of.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Killed on Bicycle Believed to have Fallen Off Bike Prior to Vehicle Striking Him

Jul 22, 2024 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATE: There are additional details from the fatal vehicle verses bicycle accident that happened late last week near the Walmart stor.... Read More

UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed in Crash – Male Suspect Arrested After a Female Initially Claimed Responsibility

Jul 19, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE - The Murfreesboro Police Department's Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is continuing their investigation into a hit-and-run fatal collision between.... Read More

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