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One of Two Local Police Officers Shot in the Line of Duty, Returns to Work

Feb 01, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - One of the officers shot in La Vergne this past October was able to make the return to light duty – and that return took place more than three months a.... Read More

Celebrating MLK, Jr.

Jan 07, 2024 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Murfreesboro NAACP invites the public to be a part of the MLK March on Monday, January 15, 2024. It starts at Central Magnet School. And then on Saturday, J.... Read More

MORE: Landmark Life Sentence Handed Down in Rutherford County for Aggravated Rape of a Child

Dec 14, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a historic verdict, 26-year-old Brian Jeffrey Burke, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN has been sentenced to life in prison without the possib.... Read More

Murfreesboro Murder Case Involving the Death of Javarius "Vari" Malone Ends with Guilty Pleas

Dec 07, 2023 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Cellphone and GPS data, along with other investigative tools helped Murfreesboro Detective Cody Thomas narrow down the names of those who may have been ti.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder Case Involving the Death of a U.S. Army Veteran in Murfreesboro Comes to a Close Next Week

Dec 06, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A long awaited end to a murder case that started with the death of an Army Veteran in Murfreesboro will come to a close next week in a Rutherford Count.... Read More

John Drake, Jr. Found DEAD

Oct 25, 2023 at 05:17 am by WGNS

UPDATE - The following is a statement from Chief John Drake concerning Tuesday night’s death of John Drake, Jr: “I am grateful to the members of law enforceme.... Read More

Reward for the Capture of John C. Drake Jr. is now at $15,000 After Two LaVergne Officers were Shot on Saturday

Oct 24, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Suspect in La Vergne Police Officer Shooting Confirmed to be Dead - See Updated Article HERE. LAVERGNE, TN – There is now a $15-thousand reward in police for informatio.... Read More

MLK Day (1/18/2021): Dr. Martin Luther King "I Have A Dream Speech" AUDIO

Jan 16, 2023 at 10:03 am by WGNS

Today, we celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Less than a handful of public figures have earned a public holiday named in their honor. Dr. Martin Luther Ki.... Read More

Salute to Veterans - Surviving Vietnam and Later Returning to the United States - Listen to the Stories

Oct 31, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

Throughout the month of November, WGNS and local businesses or organizations are proudly saluting the men and women who fought for our country, protected us and continue.... Read More

20-Year-Old Rutherford County Man Faces Unlawful Photography Charge

Oct 13, 2022 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Smyrna, TN man on a charge of.... Read More

Driver of Fatal Labor Day Crash Arrested

Sep 13, 2022 at 05:59 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Remember the fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred around 1:00 o'clock Labor Day (9/5/2022) morning at the corner of East Clark and Tennessee Boulevard? J.... Read More

Murfreesboro Detectives continue to strive for an arrest in 2010 murder on Eagle Street

Jun 28, 2022 at 09:53 am by WGNS

A murder that occurred 12-years ago may be in the cold case files, but the files continue heat up by Murfreesboro Detectives and surviving family members today.  Investig.... Read More

MLK Tribute 10AM Jan. 17th at La Vergne City Hall

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE, TN)  At 10:00 o’clock Monday morning, January 17, 2022, the La Vergne City Hall is the site of the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Ceremo.... Read More

Rydell “Super” Mayes Jr. Christmas Give Back Event in Murfreesboro

Dec 09, 2021 at 09:33 am by WGNS

If you are searching for holiday cheer, you can find it at the Rydell “Super” Mayes Jr. Christmas Give Back Event. This time of year, is all about giving back and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigating the Murder of an 18-Year-Old

Oct 08, 2021 at 02:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police are investigating a murder case that happened at The Social Murph apartment complex.Authorities told WGNS NEWS the shooting h.... Read More

Man Indicted for First Degree Murder of Wife and Cruelty to Animals

Aug 23, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MACON COUNTY – About an hour and 20-minutes north of Murfreesboro, an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the ar.... Read More

Early Saturday AM Shooting In 'Boro

Apr 24, 2021 at 11:50 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Early Saturday morning around 4:37AM, Murfreesboro police were called to the House of Hummas at 1621 Middle Tennessee Boulevard. Once on-the-scene, they f.... Read More

Smyrna Teen Killed In Saturday Crash

Mar 07, 2021 at 09:15 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) A Smyrna teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 10:15AM Saturday (3/6/2021) morning. It happened on a rural two-lane section of Old Charlotte Pike (off o.... Read More

WGNS' Scott Walker sat down with Vietnam Veteran Ralph J. Gervasio, Jr

Jan 27, 2021 at 03:30 am by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker recently met with Vietnam Veteran Ralph J. Gervasio, Jr. He was drafted into the military many years ago and talked to me about the carnage he witnessed whe.... Read More

Murfreesboro "City" offices and facilities closing in observance of MLK Jr. Day Jan. 18

Jan 12, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Murfreesboro offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday.... Read More