Rutherford County Emergency

Murfreesboro Standoff Ends as Man Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds

Sep 13, 2026 at 01:10 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A 37-year-old Murfreesboro man died overnight from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after a nearly five-hour standoff with law enforcement. The Murf.... Read More

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness: Home Fire Safety & Emergency Alert Tools

Sep 11, 2026 at 11:13 am

Mastering emergency preparedness is your household’s strongest line of defense when unpredictable weather or sudden home fires strike. Host Bryan Barrett sits down wit.... Read More

American Red Cross Volunteering & Community Adaptation Programs (CAP)

Jul 10, 2026 at 11:12 am

When disaster strikes, the speed of emergency response relies entirely on local readiness rather than outside help. This deep dive with John Mitchell, Executive Director of.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Fire Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Greenland Drive Apartment Fire

Jun 01, 2026 at 09:11 pm by WGNS

PHOTOS FROM THE SCENE MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A morning fire brings a heavy emergency response to a Murfreesboro apartment complex. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews r.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Schools Placed on Lockdown After Morning Threats

May 11, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News UPDATE) - Multiple schools across Tennessee were placed on lockdown Monday morning after a series of threatening phone calls targeted campus.... Read More

MFRD Firefighters Extinguish Sunday Afternoon House Fire on Bradyville Pike

Apr 13, 2026 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) units were kept busy Sunday afternoon as they battled a residential structure fire on Bradyville.... Read More

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Seminary Road Closed in Smyrna Due to House Fire and Downed Power Lines

Jan 28, 2026 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A residential fire and downed live power lines forced an emergency closure of Seminary Road near W. Sagefield Drive on Wednesday afternoon (1-28-20.... Read More