Crime & Safety

OPINION: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:31 pm by Jason Bennett

  OPINION: On May 20th of this year, I was contacted by a friend inquiring about a comment that I had made in July or August of 2024 on a local realtors facebook post. T.... Read More

The Connection Between Education and Crime

May 13, 2025 at 04:04 pm by JC Bowman

Research shows a strong negative correlation between education levels and crime rates: higher education levels are linked to lower crime. This is primarily due to the opportun.... Read More

Restorative Practices: Effective Solutions or Additional Burdens for Educators?

Mar 25, 2025 at 11:32 am by JC Bowman

Restorative justice in education aims to resolve conflicts and address misbehavior through dialogue and accountability rather than relying solely on punitive measures such as.... Read More

School Resource Officers Ensure School Safety

May 08, 2024 at 04:29 pm by JC Bowman

  Law enforcement and schools form a partnership that can significantly benefit both institutions and contribute to building trust and cooperation within the community..... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Signs School Safety Measures into Law

May 10, 2023 at 09:54 am by JC Bowman 2

Governor Bill Lee Signs School Safety Measures into Law Professional Educators of Tennessee applauded the passage of new school safety legislation, signed into law by Governo.... Read More

Husband Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Wife

Mar 18, 2023 at 03:38 pm by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unknown problem at a home in West Murfreesboro that ended.... Read More

Mayor McFarland recognizes MFRD firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Award

Feb 28, 2023 at 08:00 pm by Voice Wire 36

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Murfreesboro Fire Rescue firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Awards Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023, f.... Read More

Rutherford County Committee Prepares to Distribute Opioid Settlement Funds

Feb 28, 2023 at 04:33 pm by Voice Wire 17

Rutherford County - TN - The Rutherford Opioid Board (ROB) is ready to distribute funds to local Community Partners including nonprofit charitable organizations, any chamber o.... Read More

TBI: Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft - Impersonating Licensed Professional

Feb 28, 2023 at 03:51 pm by Voice Wire 21

Rutherford County, TN - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, c.... Read More

Meet the Newly Hired and the First Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 24, 2023 at 06:45 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with Murfreesboro Poli.... Read More

Scam Alert in Rutherford County, TN - AND - see a Video of a Man Impersonating an Officer Making a Real Traffic Stop Across the Country

Feb 10, 2023 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire 18

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office told News Partner WGNS Radio that a telephone scam is being attempted and it ties-in with a male who claims that he is wit.... Read More

Commentary: The Role of Law Enforcement in Education

Feb 10, 2023 at 07:45 am by JC Bowman

Reducing school violence is a national imperative. Frequently school officials and police officials have different perceptions of the role of law enforcement in public educati.... Read More

Public Infrastructure Road Projects highlighted on City Interactive Webpage

Jan 13, 2023 at 03:53 pm by Voice Wire 21

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As heard in a past WGNS newscast, the City of Murfreesboro is moving forward with plans to build a bridge over I-24 to extend Ruther.... Read More

Missing a Mailbox? It Maybe at the Bedford Co. Sheriff's Office

Jan 13, 2023 at 03:47 pm by Voice Wire 14

In neighboring Bedford County, multiple mailboxes have been located and authorities would like to reunite them with their rightful owners. However, it’s not known exactl.... Read More

Governor Bill Lee Unveils Transportation Plan for Rural and Urban Tennessee

Jan 13, 2023 at 03:42 pm by Voice Wire 4

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented his administration’s strategic infrastructure plan to accommodate Tennessee’s record growth, address traffic congestio.... Read More