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AAA Offers Halloween Safety Tips to Protect Trick-or-Treaters and Drivers

Oct 31, 2024 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

As Halloween approaches, AAA reminds everyone to stay safe, especially with increased risks for young pedestrians. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are over twice as.... Read More

NOW only “right turn” into and out of Asbury Lane

Sep 04, 2024 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you are on Asbury Lane and turning onto Medical Center Parkway, remember the new traffic patterns are NOW IN PLACE! Motorists are now only allo.... Read More

Parents' Guide to Kids Online Safety

Aug 19, 2024 at 09:11 am by WGNS News

For parents across Tennessee, the first weeks of August mean one thing: the start of the new school year. For many families, that means back-to-school shopping, meeting with t.... Read More

New Traffic Patterns for Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway as New Turn Signal and Changes for I-24 Interchange are Executed

Aug 12, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Starting the first week of September, drivers using Asbury Lane at Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro will only be able to make right-hand.... Read More

Authorities Say Two Missing Teens from Bedford County

Jul 15, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile, Allizon Gomez-Venture. All.... Read More

Now Hiring: Local Jobs in Law Enforcement are Available

Jul 11, 2024 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Twelve new correctional deputies began an 11-week training cycle this week at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Their primary duties wil.... Read More

State of TN Honors LaVergne Facility for Safety and Health Record

Jun 20, 2024 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, TN - The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has recognized Sumit.... Read More

Cross-Town Chase: Smyrna Suspect Escapes into La Vergne

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - In a tense turn of events, the Smyrna Police Department initiated a pursuit today that extended into La Vergne, leaving residents on edge and authorities on high.... Read More

Inside the Mongols Motorcycle Club and an Outcome of Federal Sentencing

Apr 15, 2024 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

James Hines, 47, one of eighteen members and associates of the Clarksville chapter of the Mongols Motorcycle Club who were federally prosecuted for RICO conspiracy, murder, ki.... Read More

Congratulations to the Newly Graduated Class of Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Recruits

Apr 05, 2024 at 02:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Class 24-01 of Rutherford County Fire and Rescue graduated on Friday, April 5, 2024 in a ceremony held at New Vision Baptist Church.  &n.... Read More

Over 400,000 KIA SUV's Recalled

Mar 30, 2024 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), KIA is recalling a large number of 2020 through 2024 Telluride SUVs. The vehicle is apparently known.... Read More

Quick Action by Deputies Leads to Safe Recovery of Abducted Child

Mar 26, 2024 at 05:48 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - In a swift and coordinated effort, Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies in Murfreesboro, Tenn., apprehended a non-custodial father within 2-1/2 hours.... Read More

Swift Response: MFRD Firefighters Prevent House Fire from Spreading on Cason Lane

Mar 20, 2024 at 11:19 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firefighters swiftly tackled a house blaze, averting potential disaster as they contained the inferno from spread.... Read More

Recognizing the Dedication of School Resource Officers on National SRO Appreciation Day

Feb 19, 2024 at 10:35 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford, TN - In honor of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day on February 15th, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office extended its gratitude to the ded.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Expands Safety Measures Amidst Growing Flights

Jan 18, 2024 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN - In response to the increasing number of incoming and outgoing flights, the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is taking proactive steps to enh.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Chief Names Command Staff

Aug 08, 2023 at 06:37 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. –Newly appointed Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey names Jamie Bigelow, Tim Swann, and Brian Lowe to his Command Staff.... Read More

Murfreesboro is Ranked as the 2nd Best City in Tennessee for Lunar New Year Celebrations

Jan 19, 2023 at 01:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Out of 200 medium to large sized cities across the United States, Murfreesboro is ranked as the 125th best city for Lunar New Year Celebrations. Nationwide,.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputies Earn TN Highway Safety Awards

Dec 13, 2022 at 06:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Five Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies enforcing traffic safety laws earned awards Tuesday from the Tennessee Highway Safety Off.... Read More

Halloween Safety Tips from the La Vergne Police Department

Oct 26, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS Radio News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) There will be extra officers out on patrol in La Vergne on Halloween night to make sure everyone has a safe evening. The City does not regulate Halloween ac.... Read More

Rutherford County Crime Stoppers Alert - Have you seen this subject?

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:18 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) The MTSU Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with identifying a person of interest in a burglary at the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse at.... Read More