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Rutherford County Bar Targeted Sunday in Bitcoin–MoneyGram Scam

Jan 18, 2026 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) – On Sunday afternoon (1/18/2026) a local bar was scammed out more than $1,700. Officials told WGNS News that after a caller purported.... Read More

UPDATE: Saturday afternoon I-24 Crash at 79-mile marker

Jan 10, 2026 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE MURFREESBORO, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol updated NewsRadio WGNS with the "Preliminary Report" from the troopers on-the-scene about the 1:17PM Saturday (1/.... Read More

Scam Caller Claims Jury Duty Warrants; Quick Thinking Stops $2,600 Loss

Jan 09, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Another scam attempt in Rutherford County fell apart when a woman recognized something wasn’t right—and reached out to someon.... Read More

A Hard Week in Rutherford County: Officials Urge Holiday Safety After Tragic Incidents

Dec 24, 2025 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Christmas week has been a painful one for many families across Rutherford County. As WGNS has reported, Sunday and the days that followed brough.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Closes Elam Mill Road at the Slab Due to Dangerous Water

Dec 19, 2025 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County authorities have issued an urgent road‑closure alert as floodwaters continue to rise across rural parts of the county. The Rutherford Co.... Read More

Deputy changes brothers outlook on law enforcement officers

Dec 19, 2025 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Sheriff’s sergeant’s interactions develop trust with two brothers. Brothers Ewan and Abram experienced the worst day of their li.... Read More

RCSO Warns: Scammers Pose as Local Deputy to Trick Residents Out of Cash

Dec 06, 2025 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay alert after scammers posed as School Resource Officer Jamie Bailey and convinced.... Read More

Looking for a Used Car? Chevy Trax Up for Bids at Sheriff’s Office

Dec 05, 2025 at 04:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Looking for a reliable ride without the dealership markup? The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is opening bids on a 2017 Chevrolet Trax, a vehicle.... Read More

Heroic Rescue on I‑24: Deputies and Bystander Save Man from Burning Car

Dec 01, 2025 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It was a tense Saturday evening on Interstate 24 when a routine drive turned into a life‑or‑death emergency. Around 4:40 p.m. on November 29, 2025, near the.... Read More

RCSO captures top awards at MADD's "Night of Remembrance"

Nov 22, 2025 at 07:19 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Deputies’ efforts to reduce impaired driving earned the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office the 2024 Outstanding DUI Agency Award Thursday f.... Read More

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Darkness and Rush Hour: A Risky Mix for Drivers

Nov 18, 2025 at 06:37 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - “Drive smart this season — don’t let a crash steal your holiday cheer.” That message rings especially true after a busy Monday.... Read More

Educator Arrested After Alleged Threat at Stewarts Creek Elementary

Nov 08, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — A disturbing incident unfolded at Stewarts Creek Elementary School on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, when a reported confrontation between two educators escalat.... Read More

UPDATE on Friday Morning I-840 Crash

Nov 01, 2025 at 06:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A terrifying moment unfolded early Friday morning (10/31/2025) when a pickup truck lost control on Interstate 840 westbound and flipped over the concrete ba.... Read More

Swift Justice, Tender Mercy: Detectives Honored for Solving Road Rage Murder

Oct 30, 2025 at 06:04 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Two Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives were honored Wednesday (10/29/2025) for their swift and compassionate work in solving the murder of 22-year.... Read More

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