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Rockvale Rallies for Hurricane Helene Victims: School and Community Join Forces for Relief

Nov 07, 2024 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jennie Griffin learned about Hurricane Helene devastation on East Tennessee residents from her son, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler Griffin who.... Read More

Murfreesboro Carjacking Ends in Fatal Crash in McMinnville

Oct 24, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS

A police pursuit that began in Murfreesboro early this (Thursday) morning ended in a fatal crash in Warren County, claiming the lives of two people. The incident began on Sou.... Read More

UPDATE: Tragedy on I-840: Teen Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Murfreesboro

Oct 24, 2024 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A devastating four-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 claimed the life of 16-year-old Kyler Matthew Gatica on October 12, 2024. The wreck occurred bet.... Read More

UPDATE: Deadly Crash on I-24 Leaves Five Dead, Three Injured in Murfreesboro Last Thursday

Oct 24, 2024 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—A tragic accident occurred this past week on Thursday, October 17, 2024, when a Chevrolet Express van crashed on Interstate 24, resulting in.... Read More

Driver of Logging Truck Charged After Toddler Killed in Rutherford County Crash

Oct 18, 2024 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN – A man is facing felony charges following a tragic accident that occurred late last week on the 6300 block of Couchville Pike—an in.... Read More

Five Drivers Charged with DUI During Labor Day Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Sep 05, 2024 at 10:48 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers, in collaboration with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force, arrested five drivers for DUI dur.... Read More

Authorities Warn of Speeding Dangers After Fatal Accidents on Hwy 231 South

Aug 30, 2024 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding has been identified as a major factor in the tragic death of a motorcyclist on U.S. Highway 231 South (Shelbyville Highway) in recent weeks,.... Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Labor Day Weekend in Rutherford County

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force will be on high alert for impaired drivers during Labor Day week.... Read More

Rutherford County Crash Reports Down in 2024, But School Zone Accidents Remain a Concern

Aug 08, 2024 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has revealed that last year saw a concerning 905 crashes in school zones across the state. Determined to reduce that.... Read More

UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in Christiana

Aug 08, 2024 at 10:13 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – On Tuesday evening just before 6 PM, a motorcyclist involved in an accident with a small SUV was killed. The wreck occurred in Christiana at t.... Read More
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Both Suspects in Shooting of Tennessee State Trooper Remain Behind Bars (W/ Photos)

Jul 23, 2024 at 05:50 pm by WGNS News

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the second suspect wanted for shooting a State Trooper was apprehended late Monday night and transported to the P.... Read More
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Tense Standoff in Murfreesboro Ends with Tear Gas and Arrest

May 21, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATED: A 38-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at his neighbor’s home, assaulting two other neighbors, and barri.... Read More

Tennessee Highway Patrol Sponsors Sobriety Checkpoint in Murfreesboro

May 17, 2024 at 12:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is taking proactive measures by sponsoring a sobriety checkpoint aimed at finding intoxicated drivers. The initiati.... Read More

I-840 Closure in Williamson County After Railroad Equipment Damages Overpass

Apr 16, 2024 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

  Williamson County, TN - Law enforcement agencies were compelled to close a section of Interstate 840 in Williamson County on Tuesday morning following an incident wher.... Read More

UPDATE: Suspect Remains in Custody Following Fatal February Collision in Murfreesboro

Apr 08, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A Columbia, Tennessee man who collided head-on with another driver while traveling down Highway 231 North near the York VA Medical Center in Murfreesbo.... Read More

Remembering Clifton: Sobriety Checkpoint Commemorates 10-Year Anniversary of Boy Scout's Tragic Passing

Apr 08, 2024 at 12:23 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Ten years after the tragic death of Boy Scout Clifton Braunwalder, who was killed by a driver under the influence of drugs, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, in colla.... Read More

UPDATE: Fatal Accident on I-24 East in Murfreesboro this Past Sunday

Mar 18, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) WGNS now has further details on the Sunday morning accident that tragically claimed a life at precisely 4:56 AM this past weekend. The incident occurred o.... Read More

UPDATE: Two-Vehicle Accident Involving Tennessee Highway Patrol in Murfreesboro Remains Under Investigation

Mar 11, 2024 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Monday morning that involved law enforcement from another agency. According to the MPD, t.... Read More

Halloween Sobriety Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Oct 20, 2023 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will sponsor a sobriety checkpoint as a reminder to drivers to refrain from drinking and driving while celebrating.... Read More

Approximately 200 Citations Written Last Friday During a Special Operation in Murfreesboro

Oct 04, 2023 at 09:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – About 200 citations were written by law enforcement officers over an 8-hour window during a special traffic enforcement operation last Friday in Mur.... Read More