Smyrna News

Convicted Rapist in Rutherford County Receives a 100-Year Sentence

Apr 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The hard work of Detective Marcy Gossett with the Smyrna Police Department landed a child rapist behind bars for the next 100-years. Sentencing.... Read More

One Rutherford County Town Bans the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats in Hopes of Curbing Puppy Mills

Apr 12, 2023 at 12:14 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A new ordinance in the Town of Smyrna prohibits the retail sale of dogs and cats... That was Town Attorney Jeff Peach. The new ordinance does n.... Read More

Ulta Shoplifting Incident Remains Under Investigation

Apr 11, 2023 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – In Smyrna, Police are asking for help from the community in hopes of identifying a subject who is possibly tied to a recent theft of merchandise case. The.... Read More

Smyrna High School Senior Killed in Auto Accident to be Laid to Rest on April 15, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 at 07:33 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – WGNS has more news on an auto accident that occurred in Smyrna over the extended Easter weekend (April 8, 2023). On Saturday evening, the parents of 17-y.... Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 11, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MUFREESBORO – “Every year, we serve hundreds of child abuse victims at the Child Advocacy Center,” said Community Education Coordinator Presley Hosford. &l.... Read More

LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro Honor Dispatchers During National Telecommunicators Week

Apr 10, 2023 at 06:18 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - National Telecommunicators Week is from April 9 to 15 this year and recognizes the dispatchers who dutifully answer 911 calls and calls for service. The La.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System: Celebrate National Library Week April 23-29, 2023

Apr 10, 2023 at 03:23 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all yo.... Read More

50th Anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High Schools - Class Reunion Scheduled to take place in June

Apr 10, 2023 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - This year marks the 50th anniversary for Oakland and Riverdale High School's in Murfreesboro. Gwen Green, who started her freshman year at Cent.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Silver Alert No Longer Active for 81-Year-Old - Found Safe

Apr 10, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – SAFELY LOCATED: A “Silver Alert” that was issued by the TBI on behalf of the Murfreesboro Police Department is no longer active. T.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas and Diesel Prices are UP for the Week of April 10, 2023

Apr 10, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 9.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More

Nurses Career Fair in Nashville at the Main VA Medical Center Campus Near Vanderbilt

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

The VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN is hosting an upcoming career fair for nurses on April 12th, 2023. According to Nicole Crim with the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System,.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “DOG GONE ADOPTION EVENT”

Apr 03, 2023 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN- Rutherford County PAWS plans to host a Western Style Rodeo themed throwdown adoption event with several local businesses in hopes to bring joy to the commu.... Read More

2022 REPORTS: TBI Releases Death of Law Enforcement Personnel and Death of Subjects in Custody Study

Mar 31, 2023 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Report - On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calen.... Read More

Rutherford County has the 4th Lowest Unemployment Rate in Tennessee at 2.7%

Mar 30, 2023 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Many counties across Tennessee experienced significant drops in unemployment in February after the end of seasonal employment impacted January’.... Read More

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MTSU Consumer Outlook Survey: Tennesseans Still Very Concerned About Economy

Mar 30, 2023 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Tennessee consumers remain deeply concerned about their financial prospects as they take a “wait-and-see approach” to state.... Read More

Tennessee Is the 6th Worst State for Commuters

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

One of the few, albeit temporary, benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic was the dramatic reduction in vehicle traffic. Stay-at-home orders, school closures, and working from home.... Read More