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Addressing the Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Students: A Community Roundtable

Dec 06, 2024 at 04:06 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN -  The alarming rise in mental health issues and suicides among high school and college students demands urgent attention and action. Recent statistics reveal.... Read More

Rutherford County Legislators Announce $220K in Grant Awards for Museum and Historical Site Improvements

Nov 12, 2024 at 02:44 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Reps. Bryan Terry, Charlie Baum Tim Rudd, all of Murfreesboro, and Mike Sparks and Robert Stevens of Smyrna, announced $220,337 in grant funding.... Read More

OPINION: State Rep. Mike Sparks on Civility that is Easy if We Remember What Unites Instead of Dwelling on Division

Oct 25, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

EDITORIAL (Submitted) - Our nation is gripped every four years with a 24-hour news cycle outlining the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans. The American people.... Read More

Survey: Illegal Immigration Top Concern Among House District 49 Residents

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Illegal immigration was the top concern of House District 49 residents in Smyrna and northern Murfreesboro who completed the 2024 legislative survey c.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Tennessee Board of Regents and Google Announce Workforce Training Opfor Stu

Aug 07, 2024 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Google announced a new partnership Tuesday that will help thousands of Tennessee community and technical college students earn Go.... Read More

Thieves Targeting Unlocked Vehicles for Valuables and Guns

Jul 17, 2024 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It's important to lock away not only your valuables, but also your firearms. In fact, you should never leave things like purses, keys, smartphones, lap.... Read More
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From Firefighter to Advocate: Gary Farley's Four Decades of Service

Jun 12, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this year, on March 26, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announced the retirement of Assistant Commissioner fo.... Read More

Rutherford County Secures $7.2 Million for Broadband Expansion and Digital Jobs

May 23, 2024 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County House Republican lawmakers today announced $7.2 million in grant funding will be used to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality, digital jo.... Read More

Legislation Approves Task Force to Combat Illegal Street Racing in Tennessee

May 16, 2024 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Legislation pushed forward by Senator Dawn White of Murfreesboro State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna calls for the creation of a task force to.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Legislation Tracks Psychiatric Bed Tracking

Apr 17, 2024 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

(With Audio) Nashville, TN - The Temessee House unanimously approved legislation to help ease the burden on hospitals in Tennessee. House Bill 827, sponsored by State Rep.... Read More

Op-Ed: Mike Sparks: "Uncommon solutions can help fix student behavioral health problems."

Apr 09, 2024 at 08:12 am by WGNS

(OpEd from 49th District State Rep. Mike Sparks - "Behavioral Health")  During my years in public service, I’ve always had a simple goal: to improve my community an.... Read More

Area State Representatives in Studio with WGNS - Hear the Podcast

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

Taking a look at issues at the state level with State Representatives Mike Sparks, Dr. Bryan Terry and Robert Stevens. The local lawmakers examined a variety of subjects tha.... Read More

Rutherford County Delegation to Host Funding Forum

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN  - The Tennessee General Assembly Rutherford County Delegation is set to host the Roadmap to Rutherford County Funding Forum on Monday, Decemb.... Read More

Safe Storage of Firearms Act Began on Wednesday, November 1

Nov 02, 2023 at 03:43 am by WGNS News

A pivotal moment for firearm safety in Tennessee began November 1st with the enactment of the Safe Storage of Firearms Act. The new legislation, formerly known as House Bill.... Read More

Rep. Sparks Refers To Drugs As "Weapons of Mass Destruction"

Sep 04, 2023 at 08:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Is there a correlation between increased drug use and stolen guns? State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna feels they are definitely connected.   .... Read More

State Representative to Auction Off House Plate

Aug 15, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — State Representative Mike Sparks is selling his license plate, which is a State House of Representative plate, to help raise funds for the game of ches.... Read More

House and Senate Members from Rutherford County Push for Medical Facilities to Better Update Bed Availability, Especially for Mental Health Treatment

May 30, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

Hear this entire story in a snapshot in less than 2-minutes... RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Mental health issues continue to grow among society and help for those who are bu.... Read More

Smyrna Receives $3.9--Million Infrastructure Grant

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, announced that Smyrna will receive a $3.9 million grant to improve water infra.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Property Assessor Discusses Potential Youth Chess Program

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN (by Justin Stokes) - Can the game of chess help prepare students for a bright and successful future? Some community leaders believe so. “Chess is.... Read More