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Police Intensify Patrols to Ensure Safe Holidays in Murfreesboro

Dec 17, 2024 at 03:51 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As the holiday season approaches, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is actively engaging in the "Booze It and Lose It" initiative in partnership with.... Read More

Aiming for Zero Roadway Fatalities - Fatal Accidents vs Population Growth in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2024 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fatal accidents in Rutherford County have increased over the years, outpacing the region's population growth. In 2010, the county had a population of a.... Read More

UPDATE: SUV Catches Fire on I-24 in Murfreesboro, No Serious Injuries Reported

Dec 04, 2024 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A small gray SUV caught fire in Murfreesboro on Interstate 24 Tuesday morning, leaving the vehicle a total loss. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM in th.... Read More

Heartfelt Tributes Pour In for Murfreesboro Cyclist Killed on His Way to Work

Nov 16, 2024 at 04:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A tragic accident on the Old Nashville Highway near Creekmont Drive claimed the life of a Murfreesboro resident early Friday morning. Jonathan Hamilton.... Read More

Authorities Warn of Speeding Dangers After Fatal Accidents on Hwy 231 South

Aug 30, 2024 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding has been identified as a major factor in the tragic death of a motorcyclist on U.S. Highway 231 South (Shelbyville Highway) in recent weeks,.... Read More

Deputies to Use Enforcement and Education to Slow Down Speeders

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

One person died in a traffic crash where speeding was the contributing factor this year with five people dying from traffic crashes involving speeding last year in Rutherfor.... Read More

Franklin Mourns: Tragic Loss of Elizabeth 'Ellie' Sims, FSU Sophomore

May 14, 2024 at 10:46 pm by Chandelar Williams

Tallahassee, FL - On the evening of April 29th, tragedy struck as 20-year-old Elizabeth "Ellie" Sims, a sophomore at Florida State University (FSU) and a proud native of Frank.... Read More

Update: New Traffic Signal Operational at Robert Rose Dr. and Gateway Blvd

Feb 20, 2024 at 01:59 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - UPDATE - The recently installed traffic signal at the intersection of Robert Rose Drive and Gateway Boulevard became fully opertaional at 9:30AM today, Febr.... Read More

Accident on Old Salem Road Leaves Bicyclist Seriously Injured

Feb 13, 2024 at 10:48 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - In a recent incident on Old Salem Road, a collision between a pickup truck and a bicyclist has resulted in serious injuries to the cyclist. The accident occ.... Read More

Murfreesboro PD Launches Safer Streets Campaign

Feb 07, 2024 at 07:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department is initiating a new Traffic Safety Education & Enforcement Campaign, titled "Safer Drivers, Safer Streets." Michael.... Read More

Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More