Oakland High School Placed on Lockdown Tuesday

Jan 11, 2022 at 03:09 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: A 15-year-old Oakland High School student who wanted to get out of class allegedly threatened other students on an Instagram account Tuesday, a Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

2-Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earn top awards from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office

Dec 02, 2021 at 10:52 am by WGNS

Two Rutherford County Sheriff’s patrol deputies earned top awards from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office Wednesday.Deputy Austin Watson was named “Deputy of the.... Read More

SCAN Thanksgiving Lunch

Nov 24, 2021 at 03:55 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Senior Citizens Awareness Network members shared laughs and food during the annual SCAN Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday at Lane Agri-Park. But the real.... Read More

Extra Enforcement by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Aimed at Stopping Deaths and Road Rage

Jul 01, 2021 at 05:38 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies hope increased enforcement on Interstate 24 will reduce the number of road rage situations and save lives this year, a sheriff&rsquo.... Read More

Long Time Local Law Enforcement Officer Dies at age 66

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:03 am by WGNS

Long time law enforcement officer Randy T. Garrett has died.The 66-year-old spent over 40-years in law enforcement, with his most recent service being at the Rutherford County.... Read More

UPDATE on Local Murder Case in Rutherford County

Dec 28, 2020 at 11:23 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives investigated the death of Erick Bixler who was found deceased on July 26, 2020. Bixler was found dead at.... Read More

2nd Man Booked For Asbury Ln. Murder

Aug 28, 2020 at 12:04 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) On Thursday (8/27/2020) a second man accused of killing an Asbury Lane resident at his home was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center..... Read More
(L-R)  K-9 Sgt. Lee Young, K-9 Eli, Eagle Scout candidate Taylor, K-9 Deputy Brad Harwell, K-9 Deputy Sarah Blair and K-9 Appie and Eli

Eagle Scout Applicant Helping RCSO's K-9

Aug 22, 2020 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

(ROCKVALE)  Eagle Scout applicant needs funds to build training obstacles for K-9s. Rockvale High School freshman Taylor Bell and three friends are striving to earn their.... Read More
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SUV and Trailer Pulled From Lake

Aug 15, 2020 at 08:32 pm by WGNS

(MONA COMMUNITY)  Around 4:30 Saturday (8/15/2020) afternoon Rutherford County Fire Rescue was called to the Fall Creek Recreation Area on Mona Road to assist in the.... Read More

Murder Suspect Turns Himself In To RCSO

Aug 12, 2020 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: A suspect accused of murdering a Rutherford County resident turned himself in about 4:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Suspect.... Read More

Recognize This Truck or the People In it?

Aug 10, 2020 at 07:06 pm by WGNS

(Rural Rutherford County) Do you recognize this truck or passenger? On July 10, 2020 the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office says that two people in this pickup truck were.... Read More

42-Years Missing...Family Still Hopeful

Aug 01, 2020 at 10:50 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Many families still wonder what happened to missing relatives, even if they haven’t heard any news for 42 years. One missing relative could be.... Read More

Erick Bixler Murdered Sunday Night At Asbury Ln. Home

Jul 27, 2020 at 11:12 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of Erick Bixler who was found late Sunday (7/26/2020) at his home .... Read More
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Missing 83-Year Old Woman Found Alive Near Quarry

Jul 27, 2020 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  A missing 83-year old woman was found dehydrated, but alive, on Monday afternoon. She was found in a wooded area at the Rogers Group's Murfreesboro-Ruther.... Read More
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$26,000 Reward: Woman Shot While Driving Car

Jul 22, 2020 at 11:13 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rewards increased to $26,000 for information about the person who shot a Murfreesboro business woman driving her Tesla April 23, 2020 on Veterans Par.... Read More
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Rockvale Meadows Residents Thank RCSO

Jul 20, 2020 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

(ROCKVALE)  Here's one of those positive stories about a community's appreciate for police. This past Friday (7/17/2020) residents in the Rockvale Meadows community held.... Read More

SRO John Acton Promoted To Sgt.

Jul 18, 2020 at 03:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  School Resource Officer John Action has been promoted to sergeant. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh promoted the 20 year officer, who served in the patrol.... Read More

Friday Break-In At Almaville Market

Jul 03, 2020 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Almaville Market was broken into around 1:00 o'clock Friday morning (7/3/2020). The store is at 7586 Almaville Road. Detective Ryan Huggins said the.... Read More