COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:34 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Four Tennessee Leaders Recognized for Advancing Adoption and Foster Care Policy

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

The Adoption Project honored four leaders this week whose support of public policies to improve the adoption and foster care systems is making a real impact in the lives of ch.... Read More

Driver Ticketed in Christiana School Zone for 49 MPH Over School Zone Speed Limit

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding through school zones continues to present challenges for Rutherford County authorities, despite efforts to curb dangerous driving. Rutherford.... Read More

Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway Intersection to Close for Weekend Roadwork in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:55 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Rutherford County drivers should prepare for a full closure at the intersection of Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway/Nissan Drive this weekend. Starti.... Read More

UPDATED: Driver With Outstanding Sexual Assault Warrant Shot After Firing at Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will continue looking into a shooting that involved deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More

A Senior Citizen and his Nissan Leave the Sheriff’s Office Puzzled by Bizarre Break-In

Oct 17, 2024 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In an era where security cameras are as common as front doors, it seems some folks still forget that Big Brother—or at least Ring Doorbell—.... Read More

Powerball Dreams, Ecstasy Realities: Metro Police Unzip a Fanny Pack of Trouble

Oct 17, 2024 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - In Nashville, it’s not every day that a fanny pack causes this much commotion. But Metro Police’s recent discovery of a belly bag brimming wi.... Read More

From Parks Patrol to Homeless Outreach: Officer Ridiner Receives Top Award

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Parks Officer David Ridiner has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Exchange Club. Exchange.... Read More

Red Kettles, Angel Trees, and Disaster Relief: Salvation Army's Mission at Home and Beyond

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We continue our coverage of how Rutherford County residents are assisting in disaster-stricken areas across East Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,.... Read More

UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More

Discipline issued for Oakland – Blackman football game fight

Oct 04, 2024 at 09:19 am by WGNS

Discipline has been handed down following the fight that broke out during the recent Oakland-Blackman football game. Both schools' athletic programs placed on probation f.... Read More