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A Hard Week in Rutherford County: Officials Urge Holiday Safety After Tragic Incidents

Dec 24, 2025 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Christmas week has been a painful one for many families across Rutherford County. As WGNS has reported, Sunday and the days that followed brough.... Read More
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Man Rushed to Vanderbilt after Elliott Drive House Fire Tuesday Night

Dec 23, 2025 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A quiet Tuesday evening (12/23/2025) took a frightening turn for one Murfreesboro family after a fire broke out at their home on Elliott Drive, near the S.... Read More
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Sea of Sirens and Blue Lights on Memorial Blvd Drew Attention to Sports Clips Monday Night

Dec 22, 2025 at 07:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Just after 7:00 Monday evening (12/22/2025), Memorial Boulevard lit up like a runway as police cars, firetrucks, RCEMS units, and other emergency vehicles.... Read More

Sunday Afternoon Crash Near Armstrong Valley Rd. Sends Three to Hospital via Helicopter

Dec 21, 2025 at 03:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly after 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon (12/21/2025), a serious multi‑vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill at Armstrong Valley Road and th.... Read More

MFRD's Shan Womack Elected President of State Fire Safety Association

Dec 18, 2025 at 03:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department's Assistant Fire Marshal Shan Womack has been elected president of the Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Association (TFS.... Read More

Quick Response Prevents Major Fire at Krystal on South Church Street

Dec 14, 2025 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Fire‑Rescue crews were called out Saturday (12/13/2025) evening to the Krystal restaurant on South Church Street after reports of smoke coming.... Read More
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Early Saturday AM--Murfreesboro Firefighters Rescue Person Trapped in Storm Drain

Dec 13, 2025 at 08:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In the early hours of Saturday morning, Murfreesboro Fire‑Rescue crews rushed to Pennington Drive after receiving a call about someone trapped inside a stor.... Read More
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Pickup and SUV Collide Tuesday AM Near Kohl’s in Murfreesboro

Dec 09, 2025 at 11:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning (12/9/2025), traffic along Old Fort Parkway came to a standstill following a two-vehicle crash in front of Kohl&r.... Read More

Car Rolls Over Near Rutherford Hospital, Minor Injuries Reported

Dec 06, 2025 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Saturday evening (12/6/2025), Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a roll-over crash in front of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospita.... Read More

Heroic Rescue on I‑24: Deputies and Bystander Save Man from Burning Car

Dec 01, 2025 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It was a tense Saturday evening on Interstate 24 when a routine drive turned into a life‑or‑death emergency. Around 4:40 p.m. on November 29, 2025, near the.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Responds to I-24 Crash--2 trapped, 1 critical

Nov 28, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - The extended Thanksgiving weekend has kept Middle Tennessee roads busy, with traffic surging as families travel, shop, and gather. For emergency respon.... Read More
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Darkness and Rush Hour: A Risky Mix for Drivers

Nov 18, 2025 at 06:37 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - “Drive smart this season — don’t let a crash steal your holiday cheer.” That message rings especially true after a busy Monday.... Read More

Firefighter Jackson Pepper Saves Trapped Cat, Brings Smiles and Happiness!

Nov 16, 2025 at 10:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Over the weekend, Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews answered many calls for help, but one rescue carried a special kind of joy. Firefighter Jackson Pepper spra.... Read More

Tuesday Night Fiery Crash on I-840 Shuts Down Eastbound Lane Near Exit 55

Oct 21, 2025 at 05:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - It was a tense and fiery scene on I-840 Tuesday night (10/20/2025) near Exit 55 (Highway 41-70), when a two-car crash left one vehicle engulfed in flames. E.... Read More
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MTE and Fire-Rescue Respond Swiftly After Tree Limb Sparks Blaze

Oct 19, 2025 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - One of the purposes of a news story is to satisfy your curiosity—and a Sunday (10/19/2025) afternoon event certainly stirred plenty of that. Just afte.... Read More
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Two-SUV's Crash Beside Judicial Center Injures Two

Oct 03, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A sunny Friday afternoon (10/3/2025) in Murfreesboro took a sudden turn when two SUVs collided at the intersection of North Walnut and West Lytle Streets, r.... Read More

Atmos Energy, Fire Rescue on Scene of Murfreesboro Gas Leak

Oct 02, 2025 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A ruptured gas line has prompted an emergency response in Murfreesboro this afternoon, causing major traffic disruptions near the heart of the city. The ca.... Read More
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UPDATE: Pedestrian Hit Saturday Night Near MTSU Football Game

Sep 20, 2025 at 10:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE Sunday 9/21/2025 @ 3:10PM: A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Middle Tennessee Boulevard in Murfreesboro, directly in front of the Shell Convenience St.... Read More
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Tuesday AM Fire on E. Burton St.--Resident flown by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt

Aug 12, 2025 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - An early Tuesday (8/12/2025) morning fire at 417 E. Burton Street, seriously injured a male in the home. He was first taken to the ER at Saint Thom.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Boost Health and Readiness Through Groundbreaking Wellness Program

Jul 19, 2025 at 04:55 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is taking bold new steps to support the physical and mental well-being of its firefighters. Backed by a federal Ass.... Read More