Smyrna News

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
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Rock Springs Road Crash Creates Major Damage

Mar 29, 2023 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN)  Smyrna Fire-Rescue as well as Police were busy with a personal injury crash in the 600 block of Rock Springs Road around lunchtime on Wednesday (3/29/2023.... Read More

TN Democratic Party calls on Governor Lee to halt Advancement of a Variety of Gun Laws

Mar 28, 2023 at 09:34 pm by WGNS News

On Monday night at 7, the Tennessee Democratic Party sent media outlets a press release that focused on gun laws in the Volunteer State. The release stated, “Today has.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Proposes Bill to Require ALL Public Schools to have an SRO

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - While the recent school shooting that occurred in Nashville was at a private school, it doesn't diminish the need to take a closer look at scho.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County

Mar 27, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

Mid TN Volleyball Club and Town of Smyrna to support Light Up the Night for Janae Edmondson

Mar 27, 2023 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee- Mid TN Volleyball Club and The Town of Smyrna are pleased to support The Light Up the Night for Janae Edmondson Benefit on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 beginnin.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks’ Bill Intended to Freeze Top Officials' Pay Raises Killed by Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists

Mar 24, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - At a time when inflation is at a record high, is it appropriate for Tennessee county officers to receive raises up to $10,000 at the expense of the tax.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Warns - Do Not Scan the QR Code

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – Officials in the Town of Smyrna has been made aware of SCAM QR codes being placed around Smyrna indicating "Scan to win a trip to Miami.” Authorities.... Read More

Unemployment Rate for February in Tennessee Remains at 3.5%

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee’s February 2023 unemployment remained unchanged at 3.5% for the fifth month in a row, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Work.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Tennessee Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather

Mar 23, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The National Weather Service has issued an update on the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms late Friday night, as a line of showers and thunderstorms dev.... Read More

New Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Deputies Complete Orientation Program

Mar 22, 2023 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Five patrol deputies in training received badges from Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh Friday. The sheriff presented the badges to new patrol deputies are.... Read More
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NTSB Report Released on Remnant Fellowship Church Plane Crash that Killed Gwen Shamblin Lara in 2021

Mar 22, 2023 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The National Transportation Safety Board has released the final crash report from their investigation into a Rutherford County plane crash that occurred in 2021,.... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll: Over 40% of Tennessee Families Are Food Insecure, up From Last Year

Mar 22, 2023 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

An increasing number of Tennessee parents are reporting their families are food insecure. Up more than 30% in just one year, 41.2% of Tennessee parents reported low or very lo.... Read More

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

Mar 21, 2023 at 09:59 am by WGNS News

A debris burn permit is required through May 15 for outdoor burning from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry where local restrictions do not a.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Makes Large Tax Payments to Local Governments

Mar 21, 2023 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. -- MTE provides more than electricity to the communities it serves. Middle Tennessee Electric has paid Rutherford County their second-largest ad valorem ta.... Read More

UPDATE: Former John Colemon Elementary Teacher that is Facing Multiple Sex Crimes Against a Minor Chagres Scheduled for Status Hearing in Court Soon

Mar 20, 2023 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) A former fifth-grade teacher at John Colemon Elementary School in Smyrna remains free on bond as she awaits her next court date. 24-Year-old Taylor Cruze was indi.... Read More
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