Emergency Responder

Deputy Michael Bennett, RCSO

Jun 26, 2023 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Deputy Michael Bennett pulled onto the interstate and saw a young man walking in the opposite direction. He turned on his blue lights and made a U-turn.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer Robert Jacobs

Jun 02, 2023 at 08:38 am by WGNS

Smyrna Police Officer Robert Jacobs is a caring officer who helps others. Recently, a father thanks Officer Jacobs for stopping his son for using his cell phone while driving..... Read More

RCSO Patrol Deputy Steve Hill, Cpl. Ethen Shenefield, and Deputy Jamie Murphy

Apr 14, 2023 at 02:28 pm by WGNS

On March 23, 2023 dispatchers with the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office alerted Patrol Deputy Steve Hill along with Cpl. Ethen Shenefield and Deputy Jamie Murphy that residen.... Read More

RCSO Telecommunicator Jenny Mathias

Mar 24, 2023 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff's Telecommunicator Jenny Mathias always goes the extra mile. The person who nominated her notes that Jenny shows great empathy to callers, especially.... Read More

Officer Terry Spence, MPD

Feb 24, 2023 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police Officer Terry Spence is again the Demos’ Outstanding Officer. A father wrote WGNS says, “Thank you for stopping my teenage son for speeding and.... Read More

Deputy Nathan Smith, RCSO

Feb 01, 2023 at 08:37 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriffs’ Deputy Nathan Smith saved the life of a shooting victim outside a local bar. The deputy heard gun shots and found a man in the parking lot wi.... Read More

Det. Andrew Schaefer, Smyrna Police

Dec 17, 2022 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Detective Adrew Schaefer is dedicated to going the extra mile to do the job right and protect others. His compassion for service continues to be a part of his DNA. Prio.... Read More

RCEMS Paramedics Macklin Beckhard and Sarah Melton

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:02 am by WGNS

An 81 year old listener wrote that she was proof of the commercial “I’ve fallen and can’t get up”. She said, “I was on the floor for at least 2-h.... Read More

Peggy Woodard and Joe Pimentel, EMT's

Oct 10, 2022 at 01:27 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service's EMTs Peggy Woodard and Joe Pimentel helped Hurricane Ian victims in Ft. Myers, Florida. They assisted residents who had lost.... Read More

Austin Hill, Rutherford County Fire-Rescue

Sep 26, 2022 at 03:21 am by WGNS

AUSTIN HILL was one of the first full-time firefighters hired by Rutherford County Fire-Rescue. He got interested in helping others and started as a volunteer firefighter at a.... Read More

Officer M. Barham, Murfresboro Police Department

Aug 29, 2022 at 03:47 pm by WGNS

Our community is fortunate to have caring and professional emergency responders. During one of the recent pop-up downpours, a motorist’s car stranded. Murfreesboro Polic.... Read More

Officer Matthew Meguiar, Murfreesboro Police

Jul 22, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police Officer Matthew Meguiar is our Demos' Emergency Responder. A listener writes, “My teen aged son was involved in a two-car crash. I am thankful.... Read More

Officer Devonte Johnson, Smyrna Police

Jun 21, 2022 at 02:51 pm by WGNS

We’re hearing great reports about how Smyrna Police Officer Devonte Johnson is encouraging area youth in his service area to stay busy and out of trouble during the &ldq.... Read More

Shondale Clark, MPD

Apr 17, 2022 at 06:12 am by WGNS

A listener nominated Murfreesboro Police Officer Shondale Clark as our “Outstanding Emergency Responder”. She was having a problem getting items for a community ev.... Read More

MPD Officer Jaydin Davis; MFR Cpt. David Bricker

Apr 03, 2022 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

An elderly woman phoned 911 to report that her water was not working. Since dispatch works for both Murfreesboro Police as well as Fire, she sent a representative from both ag.... Read More

MPD Sgt. Megan Manus

Feb 18, 2022 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

Sgt. Megan Manus has done much to make our streets safer and home life better. Her work with the Murfreesboro Police Alcohol Countermeasures Team has especially helped to take.... Read More

Timothy Rowlett, MFRD

Jan 25, 2022 at 08:35 pm by WGNS

Even while enjoying leisure time, emergency responders are always ready to help. That was the case of Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue’s Timothy Rowlett. He was riding his 4.... Read More

Officer Austin Martin

Jan 01, 2022 at 10:40 am by WGNS

You hear about motorists crashing into deer that dart across a roadway in the dark of night. That happened to a woman who was giving an UBER ride to a person through rural Can.... Read More

Deputy John Wauchek, RCSO

Nov 25, 2021 at 06:14 am by WGNS

A newcomer who moved here from Atlanta was amazed at how friendly everyone was—especially the police. The new resident said that they lost their drivers license while ri.... Read More

Sgt. Shawn Boyd, THP

Oct 25, 2021 at 03:38 pm by WGNS

A parent said appreciates that Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Shawn Boyd stopped her son for speeding and gave him a firm talking. That made a strong impression on the 17-year-.... Read More