Stricter dog and cat laws become ‘bone’ of contingence for Rules Committee
A bit stricter animal control resolution, sponsored by County Commissioner Anita Epperson, was discussed last Tuesday during the monthly Rules and Legislative Committee meeting. After hearing Animal Control Director Josie Lowery talk about what kind of hardships such a resolution, if approved, would cause her...
Smyrna police identify ‘active shooter’ after barricade situation, arrest
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Smyrna Police Department has identified the man arrested Tuesday after officers responded to reports of an active shooter at a liquor store. According to a news release from the SPD, Renaudd Broaden was arrested as a result of the incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 15, at Legacy Wine...
One Week Later: Family Still Seeks Answers in I-24 Shooting
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nearly a week has passed since 22-year-old Noah Taylor was shot and killed while driving to work on Interstate 24 near the Rutherford-Davidson County line. His parents continue to push for answers. That was Katrina Leonard, Noah's mother who along with his father Scot Taylor...
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department adds drones to its fleet for quicker response times
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is keeping a close eye for danger, high in the sky, with the addition of new drones.
THP Boosts Road Rage Enforcement in Rutherford County with More Troopers, Unmarked Patrol Cars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol has expanded its efforts to reduce road rage and improve traffic safety in Rutherford County and statewide, by increasing manpower and deploying new enforcement tactics. More than 300 new state troopers have been added across Tennessee in response to growing...
Hearing held for TN death row inmate‘s request to turn off defibrillator during execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A hearing was held on Wednesday on the manner of death for a death row inmate set for execution. Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. Black’s attorney’s have requested that his defibrillator be turned off during the execution. They say...
Summit providers may soon be out-of-network for BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare Advantage
Summit Medical Group is not planning to renew its contract with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) after it says they have been unable to reach an agreement for an updated contract.
Murfreesboro mayor warns city becoming ‘haven’ for homelessness, pushes for action
McFarland also said some nonprofits may be offering services without added accountability, making it easier for people to come and stay without real structure.
500 animals involved in cruelty cases in Georgia, Tennessee since March
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After looking into a string of animal cruelty cases in our area, we've found nearly 500 animals were found in poor condition or dead on private property. Most of these cases occurred in Georgia. Thursday we turned to experts in an effort to find out why...
Two arrested in I-24 shooting that left a 22-year-old dead on Saturday
Two people have been arrested in the I-24 shooting that took the life of 22-year-old Noah Taylor. Taylor was shot and killed driving on I-24 this past Saturday morning.
