Smyrna News

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces inaugural three-day giving campaign

Sep 20, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford / Cannon Counties, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces its inaugural three-day giving campaign, called GIVE UNITED, t.... Read More

UPDATE: 16th Judicial District Recovery Court Graduation

Sep 20, 2022 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Drug Court graduation certificates were presented to six residents on Friday, September 16 at the Rutherford County Judicial Center Jury As.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office warns of MORE Scams Using the Names of Real Deputies

Sep 20, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Another reminder to be watching out for scam-artist... On Tuesday, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said to beware of scams whe.... Read More

Man Wanted for Questioning in Smyrna, TN after Alleged Theft

Sep 19, 2022 at 12:42 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN – In Smyrna, police are asking for the help of the community in identifying a man who is wanted for questioning. Evidently, authorities believe he may be tied.... Read More

Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne see average price at the pump under $3 at $2.97 per gallon (reg)

Sep 19, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee gas prices fell, on average, four cents per gallon over last week. This marks the third straight week of declines in the state gas price aver.... Read More

Three new members join Rutherford County School Board

Sep 16, 2022 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Three new faces have been elected to the Rutherford County Board of Education, and new leaders have been selected to lead the Board. Tammy Sharp, who won her second term on t.... Read More

DRUNK DRIVERS: Booze It & Lose It Enforcement Continues This Month in Rutherford County

Sep 16, 2022 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) The long running Booze It & Lose It campaign continues throughout Tennessee and Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies are working overtime to.... Read More

Subject allegedly alters name on check and tries to cash it at local bank

Sep 15, 2022 at 09:39 pm by WGNS News

A 35-year-old Nashville man allegedly tried to cash a check that was not his. A police report shows the suspect went to an F & M Bank branch in Murfreesboro and pr.... Read More

SATURDAY: PAWS Pet Fest for Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2022 at 01:48 pm by WGNS News

Pet owners in Rutherford County are encouraged to visit PAWS for the PAWS Pet Fest this Saturday (Sept. 17, 2022). PAWS Media Specialist Gracie Martin stated... Again, Pe.... Read More

Education Commissioner, lawmakers to host community forum on Sept. 22 in Smyrna

Sep 14, 2022 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn will join the Rutherford County legislative delegation for an education forum on Thursday, September 22 from 6-7 pm at the S.... Read More

Smyrna Police asking for help in identifying subjects after theft at Walmart

Sep 14, 2022 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN – Authorities in Smyrna are trying to locate three subjects who may be tied to a theft that occurred last month at Walmart on Enon Springs Road. Accor.... Read More

Talks of a Railroad Strike Could Hurt Business and Impact Rutherford County

Sep 14, 2022 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

A possible railroad strike is already affecting supply chains in Middle Tennessee. CSX, which travels directly through Rutherford County, has stopped transporting hazardous.... Read More

State Farm and the BEP Foundation Donate to Enhance Teen Driving in Rutherford County

Sep 13, 2022 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County teens will have enhanced driver’s training by school resource officers after a donation by the Business Education Partnership Foundation and State Farm.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County are Under the $3.00 Mark at Some Gas Stations

Sep 13, 2022 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Gas prices seem to be coming down even more! In fact, Rutherford County is seeing prices below the $3-mark. Across the county, which includes some o.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Receives Grant to Help Bridge Digital Divide for Older Tennesseans

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (RCLS) is pleased to announce it has received an $87,478.00 grant from the West End Home Foundation (WEHF) to help.... Read More

16 Rutherford schools earn ‘Reward’ status

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY- Rutherford County Schools has been named an Advancing District, and nearly a third of all Rutherford schools have earned “Reward” status. These.... Read More

Continued - Free Smoke Alarms in Murfreesboro and Beyond: TDCI, State Fire Marshal’s Office Announce Donation of Over 5,000 Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Sep 12, 2022 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) have proudly announced the donation of 5,000 smoke alarm.... Read More