Rutherford County EMS

Saving Seconds: Next-Gen EMS with Rutherford County’s Brent Carter

Feb 11, 2026 at 11:24 am by Producer

How does a local emergency service handle a record-breaking 186 calls in a single day? Join host Bryan Barrett as he sits down with Brent Carter from Rutherford County Emerg.... Read More

One Found Dead Following Outbuilding Fire on Ridley Earp Road in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Fire and Rescue crews responded to an outbuilding fire in the 7000 block of Ridley Earp Road at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Mond.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Deadly I-24 Crashes, High-Stakes Playoff Win & Holiday Parades | Dec. 1, 2025

Dec 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-24: Two people killed and several injured af.... Read More

Nine Broken Ribs and a Grateful Heart: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on First Responders and Faith

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

On this WGNS Action Line episode, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid, heartfelt conversation about his recent horseback rid.... Read More

Back-to-Back Fires Keep Rutherford County Crews Busy

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) faced a challenging afternoon on Friday (11/14/2025) when two major structure fires broke out within minutes.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Rescue Toddler Found Outside in 27-Degree Weather

Nov 11, 2025 at 03:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – November 11, 2025 – Murfreesboro Police officers responded to the area of Manson Crossing Drive and Cedar Glades Drive Tuesday morning after rec.... Read More

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Vehicle Crashes Into Home on River Rock Boulevard; One Hospitalized

Oct 28, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Tuesday (10/28/2025) a quiet morning took a sudden turn when an SUV crashed into a home on River Rock Blvd., prompting swift response from Murfreesboro F.... Read More

Quick Response by Rutherford County Fire Crews Saves Life in Late-Night Murfreesboro Blaze

Oct 14, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) responded to a residential fire on Bairdscorner Drive in Murfreesboro on Monday night around 11:00 PM.&nb.... Read More

Teamwork Between Dispatch, Police, and EMS Rescues Rutherford County Baby

Sep 15, 2025 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN – Quick action by La Vergne dispatchers, police, and Rutherford County EMS saved the life of an infant early Monday morning. At around 5:00 a.m., dispatch.... Read More

UPDATED: Serious-Looking Crash on Memorial Boulevard Results in No Life-Threatening Injuries

Aug 19, 2025 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

UPDATED - MURFREESBORO, TN — WGNS received multiple inquiries about a two-vehicle crash on Sunday, August 17, 2025, that some witnesses described as appearing “ext.... Read More

Back to School Traffic & Big-Hearted Community: RCEMS Responds and Rallies

Aug 13, 2025 at 11:10 am by Producer

In this episode, Bryan Barrett talks with Brent Carter from Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) about how back-to-school traffic impacts emergency response ti.... Read More

Crash Involving Teen and 63-Year-Old Woman Turns Fatal in Murfreesboro

Jul 23, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A woman injured in a crash last Friday on South Rutherford Boulevard has died, according to Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators. Belinda Talley,.... Read More

UPDATE: Teen Fatally Struck by Train in Murfreesboro Identified as Ibraheem Hull

May 27, 2025 at 01:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A tragic accident claimed the life of a 19-year-old Murfreesboro man on Friday, May 23, after he was struck by a moving train near West Main Street.... Read More

UPDATED: Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Murfreesboro Crash

Apr 14, 2025 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has a tragic update regarding the motorcycle crash that occurred on Thursday night, April 10, in Murfreesboro. Investigators with the Murfrees.... Read More

UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies from Overnight Car vs Motorcycle Crash

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:11 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, TN - Investigators with the Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) are still looking into a crash that claimed the life of a mo.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Honored with 2025 Bob Thomas ALS Service Award

Mar 12, 2025 at 01:12 pm by WGNS

GATLINBURG – Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) has been recognized as the recipient of the prestigious Bob Thomas ALS Service Award at the 2025 T.... Read More

Fast Response: Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Battle Residential Blaze

Mar 10, 2025 at 02:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR), Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Offic.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Continue to Investigate Deadly Auto Accident Involving Child and Adult

Jan 30, 2025 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team investigators are continuing to determine the exact cause of a two-car crash on Januar.... Read More

Aubrey Lukis Honored as Rutherford County’s 2024 Paramedic of the Year

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Paramedic Aubrey Lukis was recently recognized as the 2024 Paramedic of the Year by the Noon Exchange Club for her exceptional commitment to serv.... Read More

UPDATED: Driver With Outstanding Sexual Assault Warrant Shot After Firing at Rutherford County Deputies

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will continue looking into a shooting that involved deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More