LaVergne newspaper

COMMENTARY: Debating and Staying Informed – How not to Stagnate Opinion

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

Talking about problems and solving them - With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss… Verbatim: "Don't confuse me with fa.... Read More

Buyer Beware: ATV Stolen - Make sure you are not spending good money on a HOT ride

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:37 pm by WGNS

Middle Tenn. — If you’re in the market for an ATV or UTV, make sure you don’t buy one that is stolen. The nearby Coffee County Sheriff’s Departmen.... Read More

Violations during Increased Patrol on Good Friday along South Church Street (Shelbyville Hwy)

Apr 18, 2022 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —  On Good Friday (04/15/22), the Rutherford Co. Traffic Safety Task Force spent a good part of their day on South Church Street, whic.... Read More

Middle Tennesseans asked to be on the lookout for a "Person of Interest" in possible Double Homicide

Apr 18, 2022 at 02:12 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee — Middle Tennessee residents are asked to be on the lookout for a “Person of Interest” in a possible double murder. The informatio.... Read More

Darkness to Light Five Days of Action

Apr 18, 2022 at 10:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month,” announced Community Education Coordinator Carrie Norvell, “and today is the beginning.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices have FALLEN 4.1-Cents when Compared to Last Week

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

More Vehicle Break-Ins in Rutherford County - And Subjects Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

WGNS has more vehicle break-ins to update listeners on. This rash of crime took place in LaVergne last month and has yet to end in arrests.The targeted vehicles were parked ou.... Read More

REMINDER: Rutherford County Earth Day Celebration Returns to Local Square on April 23rd

Apr 18, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Join Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Murfreesboro’s Historic Downtown Square for the 21st Ann.... Read More

Murfreesboro man listed as "MISSING" and Endangered

Apr 15, 2022 at 04:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —  Police in Murfreesboro advised media on Friday that a 30-year-old man has been reported as missing. Joshua Burdine is also listed as being en.... Read More

Super Bowl Champion Quarterback & Two-Time NFL MVP Kurt Warner to visit Murfreesboro on Thursday, April 21st

Apr 15, 2022 at 03:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —  This coming Thursday, April 21st, Middle Tennessee Christian School will host its annual Legacy of Light Gala featuring Super Bowl Champ.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police say subject used debit card stolen in local auto burglary at a Hendersonville, TN Kroger Store

Apr 15, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police are trying to identify a person of interest in a rash of car burglaries that have taken place in Murfreesboro over the mon.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police launches ‘Junior Officer Summer Camp’ for local kids

Apr 15, 2022 at 11:24 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 15, 2022) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is launching a Junior Officer Summer Camp for children ages eight to 12 as a way of getti.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry passes legislation to help working families

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:48 am by WGNS

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro), on March 31 passed House Bill 2559 which will help with accommodations for child care during a normal workday. The bill extends fr.... Read More

Local NAACP Awards Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies with Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Chapter of the NAACP.MLK Breakfast Celebration Committee Chair Carol.... Read More

CRIME BEAT: Recent theft cases in the Smyrna, TN area have police asking for the assistance of the public

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are looking for more details on several recent theft cases. During one of three recent shoplifting related investigations, a woman was captured on camera at.... Read More
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Cause of wildfires in East Tennessee Released

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) completed their investigation into the cause of two recent Sevier County wildland fires (Cl.... Read More

TN Senator from Murfreesboro expands the eligibility for commercial / professional licenses

Apr 14, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

On Thursday, the Tennessee State Senate voted twenty to seven, passing Workforce Expansion Bill (SB2464) sponsored by Republican State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro. Th.... Read More

MPD: Police trying to determine the identity of two "Persons of Interest" in Murfreesboro Theft Case

Apr 14, 2022 at 03:41 pm by WGNS

In Murfreesboro, police are asking the community to Be On the Lookout for two subjects who are “Persons of Interest” in a burglary case.MPD Public Information Offi.... Read More

Electric Vehicles and more at Earth Day on April 23rd

Apr 14, 2022 at 02:43 pm by WGNS

Lot’s of activities are being planned for children at Earth Day this year…That was Amy Byers with Middle Tennessee Electric. The annual event will be on the Murfr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

When Jessica Pinson was told she would be the high school choice for district-level Teacher of the Year, she was surprised.She also felt undeserving.“Simply because if I.... Read More