UPDATED: Suspect in Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child Case Found Dead

Jan 20, 2023 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) A man who was wanted by police in Nashville was found dead in Carthage, Tennessee. 41-Year-old Jeremiah Timon Abel was wanted by the long arm of the law for.... Read More

Suspect Accused of Inappropriately Touching a Child Under the Age of 13

Jan 05, 2023 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

Middle, Tenn. – A suspect has been developed in a case that focuses on the sexual battery of a child. Metro Nashville Police reported on Thursday that Youth Services det.... Read More

Appeal filed by Convicted Sex Offender with Convictions in Rutherford / Wilson Counties Denied

May 23, 2022 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied an appeal from moving forward that was originally heard in the Rutherford County Courts. The case involved a man.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry supports $175M in grant funding to support low-income families in Tennessee

May 05, 2022 at 11:38 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, proudly supports $175 million in grant funding to better serve struggling Tennesseans through the.... Read More

The Journey Home continues the fight to end generational poverty and homelessness in Rutherford County

May 05, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Journey Home in Murfreesboro works to help those who are both homeless or on the edge of homelessness daily. Scott Foster, director of The Journey Home,.... Read More
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Two MTSU College of Education alumni win national ‘Oscars’ of education

May 02, 2022 at 07:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two MTSU College of Education alumni were recently recognized individually for their superior teaching with a Milken Education.... Read More

Gas Prices UP 6.5-Cents Per Gallon in Tennessee and Beyond

May 02, 2022 at 06:54 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.89/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

UPDATE: More news on removing the sting in the local honey thefts

Apr 29, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) WGNS has more news on a theft that caused quite the sting for one man.WGNS previously reported that 5-beehive boxes, which are called “Brood Boxes,&rd.... Read More

Annual Heroes Breakfast for the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter Announced for May 10 - WGNS' Bart Walker Honored

Apr 29, 2022 at 11:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The American Red Cross, Heart of Tennessee Chapter will host the annual Heart of Tennessee Heroes Breakfast on Tuesday, May 10 from 7:30 a.... Read More

Theft of Purse under investigation at Joe B. Jackson Pkwy Walmart Store

Apr 29, 2022 at 10:45 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Theft is the charge one man will likely face, as soon as police figure out his identity.Murfreesboro Police have released a photo and video of the subject w.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Art Show Winners

Apr 29, 2022 at 09:38 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro City Schools have announced the 2021-2022 winners of the Murfreesboro Student Art Show.The 32nd annual art show, held at the Murfreesb.... Read More

Two men, one from Rutherford County and the Second from Warren County - Behind bars after I-24 Pursuit

Apr 29, 2022 at 07:22 am by WGNS

(COFFEE COUNTY, TN) Two suspects, one from Warren County and the second from Rutherford County, have been accused of running from the law and are now in custody and face a lit.... Read More

Bee Boxes - Referred to as Brood Boxes - Stolen in Rutherford County have been Recovered

Apr 27, 2022 at 09:36 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Here’s a not so sweet story with a sweet ending – one thing for sure though, it's a story that packs a real sting! Evidently, thieves alleg.... Read More

Central Magnet School receives state volunteer award for sixth consecutive year

Apr 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Central Magnet School senior Will Starling has already completed more than 150 community service hours this year. That nearly doubles what he’s done most other year.... Read More

Darkness to Light - Five Days of Action

Apr 22, 2022 at 10:46 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – According to the Darkness to Light child sexual abuse prevention training, “disclosure, discovery, and suspicion of sexual abuse prov.... Read More

Tele-Med Abortion Ban (HB 2416/SB 2281) Advances to Governor's Desk

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Tennessee - The Tele-med abortion ban passed its final step in the Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday, passing in the Senate by a 26-4 vote."Tennessee Right to Life thanks.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor recognizes MFRD Capt. David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Captain David Bricker and MPD Officer Jaydin Davis were honored April 21, 2022, with STARS awards. Bricker and D.... Read More
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LPD K-9 Locates Suspect--Arrest Made!

Apr 22, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, TN) UPDATED - At 7:00 o'clock Thursday night (4/21/2022), La Vergne Police were alerted to a possible stolen vehicle entering the La Vergne city limits..... Read More