SMYRNA, Tenn. - The Tennessee National Guard's 45th Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Team conducted a change of command ceremony at Smyrna's Volunteer Training Site on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Lt. Col. Bobby Rominger, who is from Gallatin and has commanded the 45th since December 2009, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Trey Robinson, who resides in Nashville.
As the commander, Rominger placed heavy emphasis on proficiency and ensuring the 45th was trained and equipped to meet any conti .
The final chapter to a murder case that involved the death of 18-year-old Kendrick Love, has come to a close with the conviction and sentencing of the accused murderer. Reports from Murfreesboro Police reported the shooting occurred at Gateway Apartments. Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones takes listeners back to May 16, 2017…
Taeshaun Keith Patterson, who was 17 when he shot and killed Love, was convicted last year and reappeared in court earlier this year (Jan. 30 .
Rutherford County, TN - The great granddaughter of the 28th Tennessee Governor who lived in Rutherford County recently passed away. 93-Year-old Mary Hoover Johnson, who was born on January 11, 1930, died this past Thursday (02/23/2023). WGNS’ Steve Thornton has more. Her great-grandfather, John P. Buchanan served as the Governor of Tennessee between January 19, 1891 and January 16, 1893.
Governor Buchanan was born in Williamson County where he attended school and eventually jo .
Rutherford County, TN - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, charged with impersonating a licensed professional when providing COVID testing.
At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in November 2021, special agents began investigating an allegation that a man who had been providing COVID testing for various artists and venues had used a fraudule .
Reducing school violence is a national imperative. Frequently school officials and police officials have different perceptions of the role of law enforcement in public education. Policing in an educational setting truly is a unique challenge. Tennessee has historically done a good job ensuring the safety and security of school employees and students. However, we continue to have incidents. The key is to keeps keep vigilant.
There is a consistent threat to students, faculty, and staff, in .