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AI Scam Targets Rutherford County Resident, Steals $7,500 in Bitcoin

Dec 04, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Criminals have once again found new ways to exploit technology, using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of Rutherford County Sheriff’s C.... Read More

From “VIP Tasks” to Nephew Imposters: Local Law Enforcement Warn of Creative Scams

Oct 23, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is sounding the alarm on part-time job scams that are targeting loca.... 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

Think Twice Before You Pay Up: Scammers Posing as Local Law Enforcement and U.S. Courts

Aug 23, 2024 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

Scammers never sleep, and this time, they’re posing as Rutherford County’s finest. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, a resident recently r.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Earns National Award for DRIVE Program

Jun 03, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Dodson, who serves as a school resource officer, was named the recipient of the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

Collaborative Police Effort Leads to Arrest of Felon on Multiple Charges

Apr 22, 2024 at 03:11 pm by Chandelar Williams

Nashville, TN - Last night, an impressive joint effort between MNPD and collaborating agencies, including the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Juliet Police.... Read More

Free Child Safety Seat Check at Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

Feb 15, 2024 at 10:09 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Attention parents: Take advantage of a free child safety seat check today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Station 9, located at.... Read More

Man Wanted by Murfreesboro, Nashville and Mt. Juliet Police Allegedly Found in Women's Restroom at Restaurant

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN – A subject who was wanted by both Murfreesboro and Nashville Police was apprehended in Wilson County. 30-Year-old William Spratt, Jr..... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Earns NAACP Hero Award

Jan 30, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy who saved a gunshot victim’s life was honored Saturday by the Murfreesboro Branch of the NAACP. Deputy Nathan Smith earne.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh participates in school safety summit

Aug 28, 2022 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

Members of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police participated in the School Violence and Safety Summit co-s.... Read More

The District Attorney’s Show on WGNS - Court Updates, Cold Cases, Missing Persons and More

Jul 01, 2022 at 08:49 am by Producer

Today, we learned about upcoming court cases with Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones. Assistant District Attorney Trevor Lynch talked to listeners about differ.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Case involving about $25,000 of Cocaine Headed to Court

May 24, 2022 at 07:48 am by WGNS

We have more news on several arrests made earlier this year in March (2022) that reportedly involved about $25,000 worth of cocaine that was confiscated by the Rutherford Coun.... Read More

The Office of Sheriff - Rutherford County Political Forum on WGNS

Apr 15, 2022 at 10:39 am by Producer

Political Forum - for Sheriff of Rutherford County - In studio with us included current Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh (First elected in 2018, but took office in 2017) and Candidate.... Read More

Local NAACP Awards Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies with Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Chapter of the NAACP.MLK Breakfast Celebration Committee Chair Carol.... Read More

Virgil Gammon Receives TNPBA Endorsement for Sheriff

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN- Virgil Gammon, former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Republican candidate for Sheriff, announced today that he has been endor.... Read More

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