Smyrna BBQ Joint Owner Convicted on Tax Evasion and Theft Charges

May 08, 2024 at 09:21 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Scharneitha Britton, the owner of Kinfolks BBQ in Smyrna, found herself in hot water after an extensive investigation by the Special Investigations Section of the.... Read More

📺 Severe Weather Threat Increasing for Rutherford County Especially for Wednesday

May 07, 2024 at 03:42 pm by Rutherford Weather

More stormy weather is being forecast for Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee. Nashville National Weather Service Meteorologist Sam Shamburger says out of all of.... Read More

This Is National Correctional Officers Week

May 07, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - President Ronald Reagan supported the contributions correctional officers make to ensure the custody, safety and well-being of inmates in jails or prisons..... Read More

MTE Grants $10K each to 3 Area Schools

May 07, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced that Holloway High School, located in the Rutherford County School District; Bradley Academy, located in the.... Read More

School Safety Upgrades in Rutherford County and Examining the Idea of Being Armed in the Classroom

May 07, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Changes are being seen across the state as new schools are built after a new law went into effect that calls for increased safety measures. In the Ru.... Read More
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Tornado Touches Down East of Murfreesboro, Causing Structural Damages and More on Monday

May 07, 2024 at 09:31 am by WGNS News

  SMITHVILLE, TN - A tornado touched down east of Murfreesboro in the Smithville, Tennessee area on Monday afternoon, leaving a trail of structural damage to homes, busi.... Read More

Give Blood to RED CROSS, You Never Know When We'll Have An Emergency!

May 07, 2024 at 07:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - When every second counts, blood products play a crucial role in providing lifesaving care. The American Red Cross urges the public.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices This Week

May 06, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee.... Read More

Former Music Producer from Nearby Franklin Found Guilty of Sex Crimes Against Minor

May 06, 2024 at 10:32 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - In neighboring Williamson County, a former music producer from Franklin, TN was convicted of sex crimes against a minor on Wednesday. 55-Year-old Sa.... Read More

Commentary: On Screen Behavior, Short Kisses and How the Media has Changed, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 06, 2024 at 10:11 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: The evolution of media, historical censorship in broadcasting and movies, kisses that lasted for 6-seconds or less - - with more, here's MTSU Professor of Journa.... Read More

UPDATE: Installation of Artificial Turf at Riverdale Has Begun

Apr 25, 2024 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

Installation of artificial turf at Phil Watts Tomahawk Stadium at Riverdale High School has begun. Work began this week to transform Tom Nolan Field. The Warriors will become.... Read More

Siegel High School Hires New Basketball Coach

Apr 24, 2024 at 12:58 pm by WGNS

Bryan Weakley has been hired as the new girls basketball coach at Siegel High School. He's a familiar face in Rutherford County. He moved to the area in 2018 to be an ass.... Read More

Kentucky Derby 150 sees people repeat history

May 05, 2024 at 11:57 am by Danny Brewer

  The world history department at Smyrna High School years ago featured an extremely good educator named Al Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson was a man that commanded respect and.... Read More