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Where is Ed the Zebra Now? Rutherford County Remembers Famous Escape One Year Later

May 31, 2026 at 09:08 pm by WGNS

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local residents are looking back on a wild piece of Rutherford County history. Exactly one year ago on Sunday, a zebra named Ed broke loose and kick.... Read More

Local Restaurateurs Behind New Gateway Event Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A long-vacant site in the heart of Murfreesboro is finally slated for development. On May 7th, the Murfreesboro City Council approved the sale of.... Read More

Rutherford County Sergeant Named Tennessee Training Officer of the Year

Apr 29, 2026 at 11:23 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN -  Sergeant Eldon “Chet” Currey (left in photo), Training Coordinator for the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center, has been named.... Read More

Trial Delayed for Murfreesboro Traveling Minister Benjamin Garlick in Child Abuse Case

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The trial for a traveling minister and his estranged wife facing numerous child sex abuse charges has been delayed. Benjamin Garlick, 34, was origin.... Read More

Mayor Carr Eyes "No New Taxes" Goal Despite 30% Health Insurance Hike for Rutherford County (Photos and Audio)

Apr 23, 2026 at 02:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO-TENNESSEE - As Rutherford County officials enter the final weeks of the 2026 budget cycle, Mayor Joe Carr has revealed that the county is staring down a roughly $.... Read More

MPD Investigates Unattended Death at Sonic on Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:39 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Department officers responded to a report of an unattended death late Monday night at a local restaurant. According to MPD, of.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Hospitalized After Horse Training Accident

Nov 12, 2025 at 10:57 am by WGNS

LASCASSAS, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being injured while training hor.... 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

UPDATE: Police Arrest Suspect but Continue Search for Stolen Trailer on John Bragg Highway

Oct 22, 2025 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) have provided an update on the stolen trailer case reported earlier this month. The suspec.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro aft.... 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

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Crackdown Success, Education Voucher Expansion, and Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground | Oct. 7, 2025

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

Show Notes – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Federal Operation VIPER shows results: A major FBI-led initiative targeting.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Mourns Beloved K9 Appie

Sep 30, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved four-legged officers, K9 Appie, who passed away peacefully at home Sunday night,.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol and TACN Honored with National Award for Public Safety Communications

Jun 04, 2025 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

BELLEVUE, Wash. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) have received national recognition for their le.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigation After Body Found in Towed SUV

May 05, 2025 at 06:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (May 5, 2025) – Murfreesboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is continuing its investiga.... Read More

Trash Talk: The Future of Waste in Rutherford County

Mar 24, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join host Scott Walker on the WGNS Action Line for a pivotal discussion about the future of waste management in Rutherford County, TN. In a fir.... Read More

Stolen Camper Alert: Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help

Mar 05, 2025 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN – Authorities in Coffee County are asking residents to be on the lookout for a stolen 2024 Grand Design camper, which was taken from the Eaton Lane are.... Read More

Former Nashville Assistant Police Chief Died While In Custody for "Reckless Homicide"

Feb 25, 2025 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of a man who was the primary suspect in his wife’s death. Eighty-seven-year-old.... Read More

87-Year-Old-Husband Charged With Reckless Homicide

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – A man living in the Blackman Community on Dundee Court has been arrested and charged with reckless homicide, according to Ruther.... Read More

Stable Condition, Unstable Drivers: La Vergne Tackles Road Rage

Nov 26, 2024 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN – A road rage incident on Fergus Road in La Vergne occurred on Monday afternoon. The situation unfolded at approximately 1:30 PM, and it appears to be over.... Read More