Rutherford County public safety

Nine Broken Ribs and a Grateful Heart: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on First Responders and Faith

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

On this WGNS Action Line episode, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid, heartfelt conversation about his recent horseback rid.... Read More

Deputy Chief Steve Spence Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro – Deputy Chief Steve Spence has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff in the Republican Primary. A lifelong public se.... Read More

Quick Response by Rutherford County Fire Crews Saves Life in Late-Night Murfreesboro Blaze

Oct 14, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Bairdscorner Drive in Murfreesboro on Monday night around 11:00 PM.&nb.... Read More

Fire Leads to Drug and Gun Bust at La Vergne Business, Police Confirm Ongoing Investigation

Oct 08, 2025 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. – For the past six months, the La Vergne Police Department has been investigating a local business suspected of the illegal distribution of marijuana. T.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Moves Forward with ICE Memorandum of Understanding

Sep 01, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is moving forward with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with the U.S. Immigration.... Read More

Rick Hall Appointed to Fill Rutherford County District 3 Commission Seat

Aug 14, 2025 at 10:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Commission voted Thursday night to appoint Rick Hall to the vacant District 3 seat, following the recent resignation o.... Read More

Harris Enters Rutherford County Mayor’s Race, Vows Visionary Leadership and Fiscal Discipline

Jun 24, 2025 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — County Commissioner Craig Harris has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Mayor in the May 2026 Republican Primary..... Read More

SUV driver faces DUI and gun charges after crashing into utility poles

Jun 06, 2025 at 04:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – More on the crash that downed power poles on NW Broad Street at Medical Center Parkway Friday morning (6/6/2025), Murfreesboro Police repo.... Read More

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