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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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Sheriff Fitzhugh Commends Veteran Staff for Commitment to Community

Oct 25, 2025 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh honored three long-time professionals whose dedication has helped shape the Sheriff’s Office into the trusted.... Read More

Drug Take Back Day this Friday 8AM-2PM at MMC Garrison Dr. and MMC Westlawn

Oct 21, 2025 at 09:07 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - If you’ve got old prescriptions gathering dust or unused vapes tucked away in a drawer, this Friday (10/24/2025) is your chance to clear them out.... Read More

Tuesday Night Fiery Crash on I-840 Shuts Down Eastbound Lane Near Exit 55

Oct 21, 2025 at 05:58 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - It was a tense and fiery scene on I-840 Tuesday night (10/20/2025) near Exit 55 (Highway 41-70), when a two-car crash left one vehicle engulfed in flames. E.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Deepens Autism Awareness Through Immersive Training

Oct 18, 2025 at 08:21 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This week, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office took a meaningful step toward more inclusive and informed policing by completing the “Effectiv.... Read More

Inmates and maintenance deputies earn OSHA certification with tow motors

Oct 04, 2025 at 07:23 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Matthew Hudgins hopes earning his certification as a forklift operator will give him an advantage when rejoining the work force. He was one of nine Rutherf.... Read More

RCSO Investigating Attempted Break-In, Fatal Shooting in Christiana

Aug 18, 2025 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

Christiana, TN - A deadly shooting is under investigation after a reported break-in attempt at a home on Golden Valley Drive Saturday (8/16/2025) afternoon, according to.... Read More

Sunday 2:45PM Big Rig Blaze at Love's Truck Stop on Epps Mill Rd.--No Injuries!

Jul 20, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

Christiana, TN - An 18-wheeler caught fire around 2:45PM Sunday (7/20/2025) afternoon at Love's Truck Stop off Epps Mill Road near I-24. The driver was backing into a parking.... Read More

Two Charged in Deadly Road Rage Incident That Claimed Smyrna Resident’s Life

Jul 18, 2025 at 12:34 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: La Vergne, TN - Rutherford County authorities have arrested and charged two individuals in connection with the fatal road rage shooting that took the life of 22-yea.... Read More

EVERYONE VOTE--Help RCSO Win "Best Police Cruiser Contest"

Jun 11, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - When it comes to looking sharp on the road, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) takes great pride in its cruisers. That’s wh.... Read More

Last Friday's "Pedestrian vs Car" victim is now "stable"...Public Concerned by Increasing Problem

Apr 02, 2025 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -  Concerns over pedestrian safety in Murfreesboro are growing after two serious accidents occurred within days of each other. On Friday evening, March.... Read More

UPDATE: Overnight Crash on I-24 between 2 compacts and an 18-wheeler

Mar 13, 2025 at 06:54 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - An overnight crash involving a tractor-trailer rig and 2 compact cars caused significant disruptions on Interstate 24 between Smyrna and LaVergne. The incide.... Read More

WANTED by RCSO, considered "Armed and Dangerous"

Feb 22, 2025 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Taliek Gallishaw-King is wanted in connection with the shooting investigation of a 4-year-old boy in Rutherford County. He was also previously arrested on a.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire-Rescue divers pull car from lake

Feb 03, 2025 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Rutherford County Fire Rescue divers successfully recovered a silver Hyundai Sonata from Percy Priest Lake on Monday morning (2/3/2025). The vehicle was found abo.... Read More
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Tuesday Morning Critical Injury, Roll-Over SUV Crash

Jan 28, 2025 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN - There was a one-vehicle roll-over crash during Tuesday morning drive-time. It happened at the ramps connecting I-24 to I-840. The person in the SUV is in c.... Read More