Smyrna News

Understanding Censure of Mayor Carr by Rutherford County Commission in Stand Against Mayor's Waste Contract

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County Commission voted to censure County Mayor Joe Carr, but it seems some residents have been confused about.... Read More

Masked Men Arrested After $8,000 Theft of Collectible Game Cards in Murfreesboro

Sep 27, 2024 at 01:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested two masked men for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of Magic: The Gathering cards f.... Read More

Rutherford County Remains in Top Ten List Among Tennessee’s Lowest Unemployment Rates

Sep 26, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Developme.... Read More

AAA: Safety Tips to Help Tennesseans Prepare for Helene

Sep 26, 2024 at 03:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

As Hurricane Helene heads toward Tennessee, AAA is issuing some important safety reminders for drivers in anticipation of heavy rain in some parts of the state. &ld.... Read More

La Vergne’s Goblins and Goodies Returns: Trick-or-Treat, Costume Contest, and Zombie Dance Off

Sep 26, 2024 at 03:43 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN – The highly anticipated Halloween event, Goblins and Goodies, is set to make its return on October 26 from Noon to 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park in.... Read More

Skeletons in the Cart: Smyrna Police Hunt for Walmart Theft Suspects

Sep 25, 2024 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In yet another gripping tale from the local Walmart, Smyrna Police are hot on the trail of two fashion-forward suspects involved in a theft that took place at the.... Read More

Get Ready for a Nutty Good Time: The Pecan Festival is Coming to Murfreesboro! THIS SATURDAY!

Sep 24, 2024 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Hold onto your hats (or should we say pecans?) because the highly anticipated Pecan Festival is rolling into Murfreesboro this Saturday, September 28, at.... Read More

8th Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Kicks Off in Murfreesboro

Sep 24, 2024 at 05:54 pm by Danny Osborn

Murfreesboro, TN – The Tennessee STEAM Festival returns this fall for its 8th annual celebration, taking place from October 11th to 27th. Founded by the Discovery C.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Up Two Cents

Sep 23, 2024 at 11:18 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices broke a four-week decline trend last week. At the beginning of the week, gas prices jumped five cents to $2.79, and then dropped back down to $2.76 b.... Read More

Carrot Cakes and Caring: Stones River Manor Honors Mike Gann's Legacy in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Sep 23, 2024 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

Hear our interview with Thomas Stevenson at the Stones River Manor by clicking "Play" above.  See updated news article HERE - Yard Sale Postponed, due to the incoming st.... Read More

Walk 4 Water: Smyrna’s Impact on Global Clean Water Crisis

Sep 20, 2024 at 01:56 am by WGNS News

    THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 22: Supplying what can be viewed as a lifetime of water to less fortunate families living in some of the harshest environments on the planet.... Read More

Thanks, But No Thanks: Fake Police Donation Letter Circulating in Smyrna

Sep 19, 2024 at 04:04 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A big shout-out to the alert colleague who noticed a letter asking for donations to the “National Police Association” – which, surprise, has abs.... Read More

Nice Try! Local Resident Outs Scam Caller Posing as Sheriff’s Sgt.

Sep 19, 2024 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff's Departments all across the state are reporting more and more scams that target victims using the names of deputies and officers withi.... Read More

Statewide Unemployment Rate was Slightly Up in August

Sep 19, 2024 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

  After three consecutive months of record-low unemployment, the statewide unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to data from the Tennessee Departme.... Read More

Follow Up: Schools Across the South Fight School Threats - Two Juveniles Arrested in Rutherford County Schools

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:47 am by WGNS Radio News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) announced Tuesday the arrest of two juveniles in connection with threat.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Offering Free Flu Shots October 15th

Sep 18, 2024 at 11:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Rutherford County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing free flu shots, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Tue.... Read More

Rutherford County Chess Tournament Series Results

Sep 18, 2024 at 01:26 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – The highly anticipated Rutherford County Schools Chess Series kicked off with an exciting start as students from across the county came toget.... Read More

📺RCSO & RuCo Schools Reaction to Threats; "Report It, Don't Repost It"

Sep 17, 2024 at 07:14 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan speaks on the threats received in the school system RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Potential school threats showed no intent.... Read More

Wanted Fugitive For Homicide Captured by Williamson County Sheriff's Office

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says that wanted fugitive Michael Van Dobbs has been captured, thanks to Williamson County Deputies. Acc.... Read More

UPDATE: Reward Offered in the Ongoing Search for Homicide Suspect Michael Van Dobbs

Sep 13, 2024 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

Maury County, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has confirmed a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the capture of a fugitive wanted for the m.... Read More