Smyrna News

Healthcare Leads Job Growth in Tennessee as Unemployment Inches Up

Dec 19, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee's economy demonstrated resilience this past year, as employers added an impressive 56,000 nonfarm jobs, despite an uptick in the state's unem.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Approves Adjustments to High School Rezoning Plans

Dec 18, 2024 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - In a special-called meeting on Tuesday (12-17-24), the Rutherford County School Board made pivotal decisions regarding future high school zones, addressing conc.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Announced: 6 Deputies Received an Award

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Six deputies received traffic safety awards for the Middle Region of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during a lunch Tuesday in Bell Buckle. Fiel.... Read More

Masked Protests and First Amendment Rights – The Chickenman Case in Smyrna

Dec 16, 2024 at 05:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

Commentary: The enduring legacy of "Chickenman," a character originally from a 1960s pseudo radio drama, and how that character now has ties to Smyrna, Tennessee - - where a p.... Read More

Holiday Cheer: Gas Prices Slide—Easier on the Wallet or Just a Tease

Dec 16, 2024 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the great state of Tennessee, you will have a little more jingle in your pocket as you begin to mingle for the holidays.  The miraculous news t.... Read More

Investigation into Cyber Disruption in Rutherford County Schools Continuing

Dec 16, 2024 at 12:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As previously reported, the Rutherford County Schools faced a significant network and systems disruption on November 25, 2024. Since then, efforts to r.... Read More

Tennessee Housing Report Shows Market ‘Stable’ with ‘Steady Growth’ Statewide

Dec 13, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee’s housing market showed “steady growth” for the third quarter as home prices continue to rise throughout the state, tho.... Read More

Drinking, Driving, and a Free Ride Home on New Year's

Dec 12, 2024 at 11:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - New Year’s Eve transitioning into New Year’s Day has historically been a dangerous time for drivers on area roadways, as far too many in.... Read More

Population Growth and Business Survivability Both Positive in Rutherford County

Dec 11, 2024 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting a business in Tennessee might be a daunting task, but according to a recent study, the odds are looking better than you’d think. A promi.... Read More

Enrollment in TN Colleges of Applied Technology Increased 19 Percent

Dec 10, 2024 at 11:35 pm by WGNS News

Total enrollment in the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) increased to 44,723 during academic year 2023-24 – a 19 percent increase over the previous year.... Read More

Blankets, Warmers, and Kindness: Community Efforts Aid the Homeless

Dec 09, 2024 at 11:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As winter temperatures plunge, homeless residents in Rutherford County are receiving vital support from the community. Sleeping bags, blankets, and h.... Read More

Aiming for Zero Roadway Fatalities - Fatal Accidents vs Population Growth in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2024 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fatal accidents in Rutherford County have increased over the years, outpacing the region's population growth. In 2010, the county had a population of a.... Read More

Eye Injuries this Christmas and When to Visit the Emergency Room

Dec 09, 2024 at 05:30 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - With Christmas around the corner, many families are preparing to welcome loved ones into their homes for the holidays. As parents tidy up and decora.... Read More

New Athletic Director Leads Motlow Banquet-Fundraiser

Dec 06, 2024 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

Lynchburg, TN – On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Motlow State Athletics Department, led by Athletic Director Ross Fanning, will host the First Annual Bucks Benefi.... Read More

Addressing the Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Students: A Community Roundtable

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN -  The alarming rise in mental health issues and suicides among high school and college students demands urgent attention and action. Recent statistics reveal.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More

Thirteen Indicted in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy Spanning Two States

Dec 04, 2024 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the largest methamphetamine investigation/enforcement action in the Nashville’s history, Chief John Drake and TBI Director David Rausch ann.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Rise: From Small Town to Housing Hotspot

Dec 03, 2024 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro, just 34 miles from Nashville, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, cementing its status as a fast-g.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Enters 26th Year of Transforming Lives in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2024 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - At the end of this month, another year will be behind us and Greenhouse Ministries will begin their journey into their 26th anniversary of he.... Read More

GivingTuesday Spotlight: Barnabas Vision’s Deposit Program Helps Families Find Safe Housing

Dec 02, 2024 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a Murfreesboro-based nonprofit, believes that everyone deserves access to safe, stable housing. Yet for many families, security and.... Read More