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MTSU Officials Collect 76.5 Pounds, 60 Vapes During Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Apr 29, 2024 at 09:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University officials collected nearly 76.5 pounds of medications during the spring Prescription Drug Take-Bac.... Read More

326 Driving and Drug-related Offenses in Rutherford County as Officers focus on Aggressive Driving

Oct 25, 2022 at 12:36 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE - (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Forty-six drivers were cited for using cell phones and 110 for speeding during “Operation Fall Brakes” this past Wednesday on I.... Read More

Man convicted on drug charges in Rutherford County files appeal - appeal denied

May 09, 2022 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) An appeal to a drug conviction has been filed in a 2019 court case that unfolded in Rutherford County. Eric Tyre Patton was convicted on drug charge.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department arrest Smyrna resident charged with second degree murder

Feb 21, 2022 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Smyrna Police Department has arrested and charged a woman with second degree murder. SPD detectives arrested Kristen Tweed of Smyrna, TN, on cha.... Read More

Stashed Away Event

Nov 11, 2021 at 07:31 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) – Prevention Coalition for Success announces the Tennessee National Guard Counterdrug Task Force’s Stashed Away Trailer will be at the Murfreesb.... Read More

TBI Makes Drug Arrests in Murfreesboro in Ongoing Case

Oct 28, 2021 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Two Murfreesboro residents face various drug-related and firearms charges as the result of an ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the T.... Read More

Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take-Back This Friday in Murfreesboro

Oct 19, 2021 at 10:15 am by WGNS

This Friday, October 22nd, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC) and TrustPoint Hospital will be partnering with the Prevention Coalition for Success, the Ruther.... Read More

DEA Take Back day Saturday at Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Oct 18, 2021 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

ABOVE PHOTO: Residents Jennifer Carter and Cathy Pendergrast turned in old medicines to Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Dowell Saturday during National Prescription Drugs Take Bac.... Read More

Major TBI Drug Arrest

May 28, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

A major drug arrest has been made by the TBI just over the Rutherford County line in Davidson County.As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, special agents with the Dr.... Read More

COMING UP: Saturday Drug Take-Back at the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Murfreesboro

Apr 22, 2021 at 09:36 am by WGNS

Old and unused medicines, liquid medicines and a small amount of needles may be brought to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for safe disposal Saturday.Deputies wil.... Read More

Prescription Drug Take-Back This Friday in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2021 at 06:55 am by WGNS

Local law enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration are working to provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of.... Read More

Veteran program in Murfreesboro earns rare achievements

Mar 26, 2021 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s substance abuse and post-traumatic treatment center earned three-year accreditation for its health care services from.... Read More

STOP Program helps Drug Dependent People Recover

Dec 30, 2020 at 10:01 am by WGNS

When Chris Hale’s best friend died of an overdose, the shock brought new life to Hale.Hale, 26, of Rockvale found his friend deceased Oct. 11 and called the Sheriff&rsqu.... Read More

Two Indicted and Charged with Homicide in Separate Drug Related Death Cases

Dec 15, 2020 at 10:37 am by WGNS

20 Minutes East of Murfreesboro, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has made two arrests in two different Coffee County death's. Working alongside investigators from the Tu.... Read More

UPDATE: Three Mid-State Men Indicted On Drug Distribution Charges

Nov 23, 2020 at 11:31 am by WGNS

A Rutherford County resident is among three men who were indicted in February as part of a deadly heroin and fentanyl distribution network. In November, those three were taken.... Read More

Rutherford County man Tied to Nashville Shooting Death

Oct 20, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news on the death of a man who was killed in Nashville late last week. The fatal shooting investigation shows that Pierre Burns Jr. of La Vergne and the victim a.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services a Pilot Agency for “TN Save a Life-First Responder” Substance Abuse Outreach Program

Aug 28, 2020 at 08:46 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) will serve as a pilot agency for the “TN Save a Life-First Responder” substance ab.... Read More

Two Nashville Men Arrested on Heroin Charges; 4 Guns and $30,000 Cash Seized

Jul 29, 2020 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

More drugs are off the streets in Middle Tennessee...Two men suspected of dealing heroin in Nashville and Cheatham County are facing charges in both jurisdictions following th.... Read More