Smyrna News

Public Comment: Transparency, Exemptions and Balancing Voices at Government Meetings

May 02, 2024 at 03:34 pm by WGNS News

An amendment to a law that further outlines the right for the public to comment at governmental meetings occurred last year and is just now receiving attention, according to.... Read More
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UPDATE: Land that's Ripe for Development Remains in the Hands of Local Family

May 02, 2024 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - There is more information on the Hord family property that sits on NW Board Street at I-840, which a City official originally told WG.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect Involved in Public Shooting

May 01, 2024 at 07:13 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a male suspect involved in a public shooting incident. On April 24, 2024, the individu.... Read More

Owner of Smyrna Business Convicted of Tax Evasion and Theft Charges

Apr 30, 2024 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue recently concluded an investigation that resulted in the conviction of Scharneitha Britton, the own.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center Hosts Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Apr 29, 2024 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford CountY, TN - Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center and the Child Protective Investigative Team hosted the Ninth Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect Allegedly Tied to Unlawful Photography Incident at Target

Apr 29, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in identifying a male suspect involved in an incident of unlawful photography at a local.... Read More

Linebaugh Public Library Hosts Author Mary Thompson for Book Signing

Apr 29, 2024 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Mary Thompson for a book signing on Saturday, May 25th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Apr 29, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

Rutherford County Reports Stellar Job Market in March with Unemployment at 2.4% - Smyrna Lowest in County

Apr 26, 2024 at 07:13 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The latest unemployment figures for March are in, and Rutherford County once again proves its economic stance in the state is robust and continues to.... Read More

Cross-Town Chase: Smyrna Suspect Escapes into La Vergne

Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - In a tense turn of events, the Smyrna Police Department initiated a pursuit today that extended into La Vergne, leaving residents on edge and authorities on high.... Read More

2024 Cicada Map Shows 14% of Tennessee Counties Affected, 9th Most in U.S.

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: This year marks a rare convergence as two significant cicada broods—the 13-year Brood XIX and the 17-year Brood XIII—emerge simultaneously, an event occu.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Partners with Prevention Coalition for Success, State of TN and Others for Drug Takeback Day April 26-27

Apr 24, 2024 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will provide secure disposal of vape products for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 26-27, 2024. &nb.... Read More

3-Teachers Selected as District Level Winners Representing Elementary, Middle and High School Levels

Apr 24, 2024 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the r.... Read More

Transgender Rights Advocates Sue Over Driver's License Gender Marker Ban

Apr 23, 2024 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

  The ACLU of Tennessee, in collaboration with Holland & Associates PC, has initiated legal action against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (.... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Cases in Rutherford County Increases Exponentially

Apr 23, 2024 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the population of Rutherford County continues to grow, the number of criminal cases is also increasing. One particularly disturbing trend is the r.... Read More

2024 Read To Bee Champions Crowned in Rutherford County

Apr 23, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) held its 20th annual Read To Bee 6th Grade Spelling Bee on Friday, April 12th at Patterson Park Community Center. The community event.... Read More

Man Charged with Arson and False Report in Rutherford County Domestic Incident

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Ellis, aged 46 and residing on McNair Ave. in Smyrna, faces serious charges following an incident that occurred on April 1.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Down to Start This Week

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Listen: Autism and Your 5-Minute Good Health Update from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Apr 22, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

  WGNS takes a look at getting healthy and making positive choices to feel better with Kim Hillsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center. Today, we focus on helping th.... Read More

23rd Annual Earth Day on the Historic Murfreesboro Square THIS Saturday

Apr 19, 2024 at 06:11 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 23rd annual Earth Day Celebration is this Saturday on the historic downtown Murfreesboro square... That was Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE).... Read More