Life-Plus-12-Year Sentence Upheld in Rutherford County Murder Case Over $50 Debt
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – A man convicted of murdering a 32-year-old MTSU worker over a $50 debt has lost his appeal before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. The appellate court upheld the Rutherford County convictions and effective life-plus-12-year sentence imposed by Circuit Court Judge James A.
How to identify, remove hammerhead worms in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Protect Tennessee Forests, a campaign of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry, said they’ve been receiving more reports of hammerhead worms across Tennessee. What is a hammerhead worm?. According to Protect Tennessee Forests, these invasive flatworms are native to South
Tennessee Enacts Non-Compete Law: $70K Income Threshold and Rebuttable Presumptions on Duration
Tennessee House Bill 1034 was signed into law on May 7, 2026, and took effect July 1, 2026. The law introduces two significant changes to employment-based non-compete agreements. First, the law bars non-competes for employees earning below $70,000 annually. Second, it establishes statutory presumptions of reasonablenes
Former Gov. Bill Haslam endorses Charlie Hatcher to represent Tennessee in Congress
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has endorsed former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher to represent District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hatcher’s team announced the endorsement, with a statement from Haslam calling Hatcher “authentic” and a “leader on day one in
Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs to be relocated after Vietnam veterans object to sharing...
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) — Signs designating part of a roadway in Tennessee as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway are being moved after Vietnam veterans voiced concerns. Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield said the signs were installed on a stretch of State Route 386 long known as Vietnam Veterans...
Three people charged after police chase reaches 120 mph in Tennessee, sheriff’s office says
Two of the three suspects charged were wanted in Kentucky on burglary and assault charges, SCSO said.
Olive Branch Benefit Concert with Marable Twins Turns into a Moment of Crisis!
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve lived in Rutherford County for any length of time, you already know the Marable Twins. Their music, their ministry, and their unmistakable bond have been part of this community’s heartbeat for decades. But this past Friday evening (7/17/2026), during a benefit concert for Curtis Cole
Emma Grace Dotson Named Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer First Runner-Up
Jackson, Tenn.–Emma Grace Dotson of Henry County was named First Runner-Up at the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer Pageant Saturday and she was overall winner of the interview segment. Emma Grace is a student at UT Martin and the daughter of Angie and Jason Dotson of Mansfield. Emma Grace won...
Man wanted in Rutherford County arrested in Mt. Juliet
A man wanted on felony charges in Rutherford County was apprehended in Mt. Juliet, police said.
Excessive heat, severe weather risk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An alarming start to the week for residents of Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. First Alert Weather Days are in effect for today and Tuesday. Both days will feature extreme heat and humidity. Highs today will top off in the mid-90s, and tomorrow we’ll see temperatures in the mid to uppe
