Emergency Response

Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Kenneth Barrett on Policing, Retention, and Community Safety

Apr 13, 2026 at 10:13 am by Producer

Modern law enforcement requires more than just a badge; it demands a fusion of advanced technology, transparent leadership, and a deep-rooted commitment to the community. Ke.... Read More

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S Curve Crash Sends Vehicles Into Clark Boulevard Home

Apr 12, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An otherwise quiet Sunday morning was abruptly interrupted for residents on the s-curve of Clark Boulevard after a two-vehicle accident resulting.... Read More

From Fire Brigades to High-Tech Rescue, a Conversation with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Chief McCluskey

Apr 07, 2026 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: Join host Scott Walker on this episode of the WGNS Action Line for an in-depth conversation with Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey.... Read More

Man Taken to Hospital After Self-Inflicted Shooting at Memorial Boulevard Business

Oct 11, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A large emergency response drew attention Saturday afternoon to a business on Memorial Boulevard in the Irongate Village shopp.... Read More

Red Cross | Volunteers, Texas Flooding, Blood Drives and More

Jul 11, 2025 at 11:07 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett talks with John Mitchell, Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross. He talks about great area volunteers, volunteer opportu.... Read More

Wednesday Truck Fire Halted Traffic on I-24 Near Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Apr 30, 2025 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Wednesday morning truck fire led to the halting of traffic on I-24 this morning. As motorists began to roll past what started as a small blaze, the&n.... Read More

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Quick Action by Murfreesboro Firefighters Contains Early Morning House Fire

Apr 21, 2025 at 06:17 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded swiftly to a residential blaze early Sunday morning on Britannia Way, he.... Read More

Deputy Chelsea Quinn earns Life Saving award

Apr 10, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A routine day at the Rutherford County Judicial Center quickly turned into a life-threatening emergency when Transport Deputy Chelsea Quinn sprang into.... Read More

Fire, Floods & Overdoses: Inside Murfreesboro Fire Rescue with Chief McCluskey

Apr 09, 2025 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to break down a busy month for MFRD..... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Complete Intensive HazMat Training

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) have been hard at work over the past two weeks, with 18 members completing a ri.... Read More

Road Closed Due to Flooding on Barfield Rd & Shalom St—MFRD Rescues Four from Submerged Vehicle

Mar 16, 2025 at 01:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – A section of Barfield Road at Shalom Street is currently impassable due to flooding, and residents of the Shalom community are advised to use Cason.... Read More

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Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Responds to Multiple Brush Fires

Mar 12, 2025 at 01:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN – On the afternoon of March 10, 2025, Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to multiple brush fires alongside the Almaville Volunteer.... Read More

Rutherford County Firefighters Control Early Morning Blaze in Murfreesboro

Mar 11, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Compton Road in Murfreesboro early this morning around 3:00 AM. Compton Roa.... Read More

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Auburntown Pilot Survives Minor Injuries After Plane Crashes into Center Hill Lake

Feb 26, 2025 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN - An Auburntown man piloting a small aircraft sustained only minor injuries when his plane went down into Center Hill Lake on Tuesday. The single-propeller a.... Read More

From Fires to Family Notifications: The Vital Role of the Red Cross

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Over the past month and a half, Rutherford County has experienced dangerously low temperatures. As the temperature dipped to single digits, there was a.... Read More

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Firefighters Respond to Winding Branch Drive Garage Fire

Jan 22, 2025 at 10:27 am by WGNS News

A residential fire that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Rutherford County is under routine investigation. The blaze took place at a home in the 1100 block of Winding Branch D.... Read More

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