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Murfreesboro Police Clear Blackman Schools After Swatting Call Forces Precautionary Lockdown

Nov 10, 2026 at 12:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies cleared all three Blackman school campuses Tu.... Read More

Man Injured In Monday Night Gunfire--Veterans Parkway Was Closed!

Nov 09, 2026 at 10:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured late Monday night near the 4500 block of Veterans Parkway, just beyond.... Read More

Buc-ee's Delivers First Brisket Sandwiches to Rutherford County Deputies Ahead of Murfreesboro Opening

Oct 28, 2026 at 05:52 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies received an unexpected delivery this week when Buc-ee's brought its first official "brisket on.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputies Assist in Massive Sinaloa Cartel Drug Bust

Oct 28, 2026 at 04:05 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies joined federal and regional task forces to crack down on a major narcotics pipeline, leadi.... Read More

La Vergne Police Arrest Man on Felony Threat Charge Against Gov. Lee, a Pastor, and Places of Worship

Oct 22, 2026 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A La Vergne resident is facing a felony charge of threat of mass violence after an investigation uncovered what police described as increasing.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Deputy Arrington Saves Choking Student at Siegel High School

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A quick response by a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) School Resource Officer (SRO) helped save a student’s life after the s.... Read More

Rutherford County Remembers Retired Sheriff's Sergeant Dan Goodwin

Oct 07, 2026 at 12:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Retired Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) Sergeant Dan Goodwin passed away on Tuesday (October 6th). Goodwin, who retired after 30-years w.... Read More

ALPR Alert Leads Officers to Stolen Truck and Two Arrests in Murfreesboro

Oct 06, 2026 at 02:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An automatic license plate reader alerted Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers to a stolen pickup truck, resulting in the arrest of a man.... Read More

County Commissioners Tour Overcrowded Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Sep 28, 2026 at 04:51 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Members of the Rutherford County Commission's Property Management Committee toured the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on Thursday (Septe.... Read More

Historic Fosterville Store Lost in Friday Fire

Sep 26, 2026 at 12:21 pm

photos courtesty Chief Larry Farley, RCFRD FOSTERVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Fosterville has always been one of those quiet corners of Rutherford County where history feels close enou.... Read More

Deputy Returns to Rutherford County Sheriff's Office After 10-Month Deployment

Sep 21, 2026 at 06:07 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local deputy is back home protecting Rutherford County after completing a 10-month deployment with the U.S. Army National Guard. Deputy Jo.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More

RCSO STOP Unit Seizes Six Illegal Firearms in Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2026 at 10:26 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies assigned to the Strategies and Tactics for Opioid Prevention (STOP) Unit seized six illeg.... Read More

Rutherford County First Responders and Citizens Gather for 9/11 Memorial

Sep 11, 2026 at 04:34 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - First responders, elected officials, community leaders, and local citizens gathered Friday morning (September 11th) at the Rutherford County.... Read More

Rutherford County 9/11 Memorial Service Set For Friday

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) invites community members to gather this Friday (September 11th) for the 25th Anniversary 9/11.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Public Information Officer Laura Kunce to Sergeant

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) promoted Public Information Officer Laura Kunce to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Kunce will conti.... Read More

RCSO SWAT Team Members Save Ejected Motorcycle Rider After Head-On Crash

Sep 03, 2026 at 03:33 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Members of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) SWAT Team provided critical, lifesaving medical care after encountering a multi-veh.... Read More

Roscoe Sanders Named Rutherford County Schools Assistant Safety Director

Sep 01, 2026 at 10:50 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools (RCS) has named Roscoe Sanders as the district's new Assistant Safety Director. Sanders will work alongside Safe School.... Read More

Sheriff-Elect Kenneth Barrett Names RCSO Command Staff

Aug 14, 2026 at 07:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff-elect Kenneth Barrett announced his executive command staff selections in a statement on his official Facebook page as h.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Teen Charged with Attempted Murder at Extended Stay Hotel

Aug 13, 2026 at 09:48 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested and charged an 18-year-old man with attempted second-degree murder and several other felo.... Read More