Smyrna News

Vanderbilt and CDC Research Shows Third Vaccine Dose Key to Preventing Omicron Hospitalization

Feb 09, 2022 at 10:16 am by WGNS

New research shows that two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine result in lower effectiveness for preventing hospitalization for the omicron variant (65%) than previous variants.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Goes Red for Women's Heart Health

Feb 07, 2022 at 07:15 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. - February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to focusing on heart healthy habits to help prevent cardiovascular disease. To raise awareness throughou.... Read More

Diana Health brings a new model of healthcare for women and their families to Smyrna - Grand Opening Celebration March 5th

Feb 07, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

Diana Health launched its new, modern medical clinic in Smyrna, Tennessee his past week (February 4th) and is planning to host a Grand Opening Celebration next month.Diana H.... Read More
In Tennessee, eastern cottontails (shown in photo), Appalachian cottontails, and swamp rabbits are susceptible to rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2). Image courtesy TWRA.

Deadly Rabbit Virus Detected in Tennessee

Feb 05, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee State Veterinarian recently confirmed that the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 was detected in two domesticated rabbits in one East Tennessee location.Mu.... Read More

15 Rutherford County Schools recognized as statewide leaders in intervention

Feb 03, 2022 at 11:01 am by WGNS

Fifteen schools from across Rutherford County have been recognized by Tennessee Tiered Supports Center (TSC) at Vanderbilt University for their success and implementation of R.... Read More

Detectives Continue Investigating Rutherford County Mother and Daughter Shot at Along I-24 Sunday Evening

Feb 03, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

In the nearby Antioch area, Metro Nashville Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver who shot at a Rutherford County woman and her two.... Read More

Smyrna Thefts, Shoplifting, Fraud Cases Under Investigation

Feb 02, 2022 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are on the lookout for multiple individuals who are wanted for questioning in several different cases. Authorities believe at least five subjects went to the S.... Read More

Sports Jersey's Stolen in Hibbett Sports Shoplifting Incident

Feb 02, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are attempting to locate a woman believed to be involved in a shoplifting incident. The theft was reported at Hibbett Sports in Smyrna. The police departme.... Read More
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WGNS Radio Recognized in State of Tennessee Proclamation for Serving Community 75+ Years

Jan 31, 2022 at 10:52 am by WGNS

WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of bein.... Read More

Deadline for Choice and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County is Here

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:45 am by WGNS

The deadline to apply and learn more about Choice Schools and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County has arrived (Monday, 1/31/22) and Tuesday (2/1/22).The Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Auto Emission Testing Has Ended in Rutherford County and 4-Other Counties

Jan 28, 2022 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—It all ended just 14-days into the New Year... and now Rutherford County is sitting at 14-days into the change dealing with auto emission testing.... Read More

Stevens Announces Candidacy for New State House Seat

Jan 26, 2022 at 07:18 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Commissioner Robert Stevens has announced his candidacy in the Republican primary for the new 13th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives.Rutherf.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Man Arrested and Charged With Murdering Robertson County Deputy

Jan 25, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Smyrna man in connection to the death of a deputy from the Robertson C.... Read More

Man Arrested--All Clear In Smyrna

Jan 24, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA TN) A man was arrested around 11:30AM Monday morning (1/24/2022) on Odom Court in Smyrna in connection with this past weekend's death of Robertson County Deputy Savann.... Read More

Fatal 1-Vehicle Crash on W. Jefferson Pk.

Jan 23, 2022 at 07:19 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN)  A one-vehicle crash on West Jefferson Pike took the life of a Smyrna man on Saturday (1/22/2022).  According to a report from the Tennessee.... Read More

RCS looking to hire 50+ cafeteria workers with starting pay of more than $14 per hour with daytime hours

Jan 19, 2022 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

“In order to run schools,” says Eric Smith, director of school nutrition, “you must do, at minimum, two things. Get children to school and feed them.”R.... Read More

OP-ED: Mike Sparks: Tennessee Republicans will work to keep communities and schools safe in 2022

Jan 19, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

OPINION by Rep. Mike Sparks (R)Tennessee voters spoke loud and clear last November when they overwhelmingly elected Republicans to represent them at every level. I’m ext.... Read More

Walking with a Purpose: Public Health Director representing Tennessee in the 2022 United States of America’s Mrs. Pageant in Las Vegas, NV

Jan 18, 2022 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Public Health Director LaShan Dixon will be traveling to the 2022 United States of America Mrs. Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada th.... Read More

Snow Patrol Closings & Notifications for TUESDAY (01/18/2022)

Jan 17, 2022 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

CLOSINGS for TUESDAY (01/18/2022)All Rutherford County Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday (01/17/2022), due to secondary roads throughout the county remaining hazardous for veh.... Read More

Rutherford County and City of Murfreesboro Opt Out of BFI Class Action Settlement

Jan 17, 2022 at 07:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced that the county will also be opting out of a class action lawsuit settlement from BFI Waste System.... Read More