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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

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Announces Multiple Promotions Across the Department

Nov 19, 2025 at 11:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — (November 19, 2025) The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce the recent promotions of several members of the d.... 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 Man Charged After Highway 99 Head-On Collision in April Sent Five to Hospital

Nov 10, 2025 at 05:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Rutherford County grand jury has indicted a driver accused of causing a head-on crash that injured five people — including a mother and her.... Read More

A Quiet Hero Remembered: Rev. Dwight Ogleton’s Lasting Legacy

Nov 10, 2025 at 01:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro community is quietly mourning the loss of Rev. Dwight Ogleton, a man whose life was defined by service and compassion. Known to many as the.... Read More

MFRD Packs a Punch in Chattanooga, Captain Young Brings Home Another Belt

Nov 06, 2025 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

Chattanooga, TN - Last week, the gloves were on and the stakes were high as Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue’s Captain Matthew Young stepped into the ring at the 16th Annual Gun.... Read More

Inside MFRD: Chief Mark McCluskey Talks Growth, Safety & the Future of Fire Response

Nov 03, 2025 at 10:27 am by WGNS News

On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Chief Mark McCluskey, a Murfreesboro native who now leads t.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Former Sheriff Robert Arnold Enters Congressional Race, Firefighters Rescue Resident, and Tennessee Ranks High for Dangerous Driving | Oct. 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Political Comeback: Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold announces his candidacy for Congress in Tennessee&rsq.... Read More

Touch-a-Truck Returns to Murfreesboro with Helicopter, Boat, and Fire Engines

Sep 25, 2025 at 06:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Trucks, a helicopter, and even a boat will be on display at the annual Touch-a-Truck event, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.... Read More
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Explosions Reported as Murfreesboro Fire Crews Contain Shed Blaze

Aug 20, 2025 at 01:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Fire crews with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded Tuesday night to a fire at Backyard Buildings & More, located at 5548 NW.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Responds to River Rock Boulevard Blaze

Aug 15, 2025 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue crews responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of River Rock Boulevard on Friday... That was Fire Marshal.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Chief Highlights Safe Haven Program After Newborn Drop-Off in Nearby Hendersonville

Aug 04, 2025 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

For the first time since it was installed, a newborn baby was safely surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The child was placed into the box thi.... Read More

PODCAST: Heat, Hazards & Hope: A Fire Chief’s View from the Front Lines

Aug 04, 2025 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to talk about some of the de.... 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
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UPDATE: Female Driver STABLE, SUV almost vertical up Thompson Ln. utility pole

Jul 20, 2025 at 06:54 pm by WGNS

UPDATED:  Murfreesboro, TN - A single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 6:00 o’clock Sunday evening (7/20/2025) on W. Thompson Lane in front of Erma Siegel.... Read More

Technologically Advanced Drones Give Murfreesboro Firefighters an Edge in Crisis Situations

Jul 16, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has officially rolled out a new fleet of advanced drones aimed at improving emergency response times.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Rescue Fawn Trapped in Storm Drain Near Battlefield on Sunday

Jun 23, 2025 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In a heartwarming twist on the usual emergency call, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews sprang into action Sunday morning—not for a huma.... Read More

Vehicle Ignites Near The Avenue in Murfreesboro on Monday: Firefighters Act Quickly

Jun 03, 2025 at 06:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — On Monday morning, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews responded to a vehicle fire outside the Thorntons gas station and convenience stor.... Read More
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⏩Severe Storms Swept Across Rutherford County Tuesday Afternoon

May 20, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

BRYAN BARRETT SHARES SOME OF THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS SUBMITTED PLUS TALKS ABOUT SOME OF THE DAMAGE REPORTSRUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Severe storms swept through Rutherford Co.... Read More

WGNS Podcast: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Warns of Rising House Fires, Urges Motorcycle Awareness and More

May 09, 2025 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to discuss recent trends and safety co.... Read More