Smyrna News

UPDATE: Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning about Mail Scam Targeting Business Renewals

Apr 04, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning to businesses across the state today about a deceptive mail scam related to the filing of annual business renew.... Read More

Political: Mike Jones Suspends Campaign for Circuit Court Judge and Offers Support for Judge Terry Fann

Apr 04, 2024 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro resident Mike Jones announces that he is suspending his campaign for Circuit Court Judge 16th Judicial District, Division 1, and will be s.... Read More

Rutherford County has Low Mental Health Vulnerabilities

Apr 03, 2024 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

The State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE) and NashvilleHealth hosted more than 200 community, education and mental health leaders this week to explore ways to.... Read More

Smyrna Resident's Fatal Attempt to Evade Police Ends in Tragic Arkansas Crash

Apr 03, 2024 at 09:43 am by Chandelar Williams

Jennette, Ark - Tragedy struck on the evening of April 1, 2024, when an attempt to evade law enforcement ended in a fatal crash near Jennette, Arkansas. The incident unfolded.... Read More

Scam Alert for Businesses in Tennessee

Apr 02, 2024 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning to businesses across the state today about a deceptive mail scam related to the filing of annual business renewal.... Read More

State Veterinarian Issues Order for Dairy Cattle Movement

Apr 02, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

In response to the USDA confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in four states, the State Veterinarian has ordered a movement restriction.... Read More

All Hands On Deck in Preparation of Storms - Schools, Utilities, Law Enforcement and Fire

Apr 02, 2024 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Preparing for storms on days like today involves multiple departments and services at nearly every level throughout Rutherford County and within the.... Read More

Rutherford County School Funding Challenges and the 2006 County Powers Relief Act

Apr 01, 2024 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools may face funding challenges for future construction of new schools, partly due to a legislative act that the.... Read More
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MTSU Astronomers to Open Observatory April 8 for Eclipse / Rutherford Co. Schools Closed and Murfreesboro City Schools Open for Eclipse

Apr 01, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for.... Read More

Over 400,000 KIA SUV's Recalled

Mar 30, 2024 at 09:50 pm by WGNS News

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), KIA is recalling a large number of 2020 through 2024 Telluride SUVs. The vehicle is apparently known.... Read More

Smyrna Assembly Plant Makes Automotive History: 15 Millionth Vehicle Marks Milestone Moment

Mar 30, 2024 at 12:37 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Situated in the heart of Tennessee, the Smyrna Assembly Plant recently marked a significant milestone by reaching the production of its 15 millionth vehicle. This.... Read More

A Renewed Push for a Rutherford County Operated Forensics Center

Mar 29, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposal to fund a forensic center and morgue in Rutherford County failed to gain approval from the county commission last year, but the concept of.... Read More

High Schools Clash at Inaugural "Tournament of Rutherford County High School Chess Champions" in Murfreesboro

Mar 28, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Calling all chess prodigies! The Rutherford County Board of Education, in partnership with board members Caleb Tidwell and Claire Maxwell, Director of.... Read More

February Statistics Show Decreases in Unemployment for Cities Within Rutherford County

Mar 28, 2024 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County boasts the third-lowest unemployment rate in the state, standing at just 2.2%. Data released by the State of Tennessee reveals that.... Read More

Homecoming: Tennessee National Guard's 251st Military Police Company Returns from Overseas Deployment

Mar 26, 2024 at 10:30 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Nearly 150 soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company returned home on Thursday, March 21, after a nearly year-long deployme.... Read More

Local Gas Prices Lower than Counties North and West of Murfreesboro

Mar 25, 2024 at 03:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Pump price increases across the state gained momentum last week, rising nine cents on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Theft Incident

Mar 25, 2024 at 12:52 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a female suspect involved in a theft incident at Harbor Freight. &nbs.... Read More

3.3% Unemployment in Tennessee

Mar 23, 2024 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - After a slight increase at the start of 2024, Tennessee’s unemployment rate dropped to near record-low levels in February. Department of Labor and Workfo.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill’s $70M Renewable Natural Gas Site

Mar 21, 2024 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Middle Point Landfill operators have broken ground on an approximately $70 million renewable natural gas (RNG) site on the west side of the landfill property, a.... Read More

Group Claims Proposed Bill in TN Endangers LGBTQ+ Youth

Mar 21, 2024 at 02:21 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN — According to the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy organization,  the Tennessee Senate passed the Tennessee Foster and Adoptive Par.... Read More