Smyrna News

Low Unemployment Numbers for March in Rutherford County: Smyrna 2.3%, Murfreesboro 2.4%, LaVergne 2.4%

Apr 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Newly released unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed jobless numbers dropped in nearl.... Read More

$9,000 in Fraudulent Credit Card Spending hit two stores in Rutherford County

Apr 20, 2022 at 10:28 am by WGNS

Authorities report the fraudulent use of a credit card case is under investigation, after an unknown subject went on a spending spree in LaVergne and Smyrna.An unknown culprit.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police Department searching for vehicle of interest in a shooting

Apr 19, 2022 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee - WGNS has an update on the shooting that left one person dead in Smyrna. According to police, the incident took place on Tuesday morning (April 19, 2022) ar.... Read More

Free Comic Books and Fun Activities on May 7th in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 12:20 pm by WGNS

For comic book lovers both young and old, a FREE comic book giveaway will take place at all Rutherford County Library branch locations on May 7th, which happens to be the day.... Read More

Darkness to Light Five Days of Action

Apr 18, 2022 at 10:03 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – “April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month,” announced Community Education Coordinator Carrie Norvell, “and today is the beginning.... Read More

More Vehicle Break-Ins in Rutherford County - And Subjects Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards

Apr 18, 2022 at 07:25 am by WGNS

WGNS has more vehicle break-ins to update listeners on. This rash of crime took place in LaVergne last month and has yet to end in arrests.The targeted vehicles were parked ou.... Read More

Local NAACP Awards Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies with Jerry Anderson Hero Award

Apr 15, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Chapter of the NAACP.MLK Breakfast Celebration Committee Chair Carol.... Read More

CRIME BEAT: Recent theft cases in the Smyrna, TN area have police asking for the assistance of the public

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are looking for more details on several recent theft cases. During one of three recent shoplifting related investigations, a woman was captured on camera at.... Read More
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Wednesday night storm in Rutherford County, TN

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

The storm that blew through Rutherford County on Wednesday night left behind damage caused by wind and lightning.The Murfreesboro Police Department reported downed trees and p.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office helps orchestrate mock fatality accident for high school students

Apr 12, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

Watching a mock crash scenario unfold where a Smyrna High School student pretended he died and other students acted out being hurt from a DUI prom night crash “made it r.... Read More

The Tennessee Trash Bill is Aimed at Cleaning-up Rural Rutherford County

Apr 12, 2022 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

The problem of illegal dumping throughout Rutherford County has pushed County Mayor Bill Ketron to ask state lawmakers to change littering laws.Current fines for littering, de.... Read More

The Roundtable Now On WGNS Weekdays 9-10am

Apr 12, 2022 at 03:24 pm by WGNS

WGNS is excited to announce a new show to the weekday lineup. The Roundtable is now on weekdays between 9-10am, in the time slot Truman Jones hosted for 11-years. The show wil.... Read More

Smyrna Police need help identifying couple

Apr 12, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department is requesting help from the public with a recent case. Evidently, the incident that involved a theft took place at the Lowe’s Home Impr.... Read More

Smyrna Bank Robbery Investigation Remains OPEN - $5,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Capture of the Suspects

Apr 11, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Smyrna Detectives report they continue to investigate a bank robbery that took place on April 4, 2022. So far, police have not been able to determine.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices DOWN 8.7-Cents Per Gallon in the last Week

Apr 11, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN — Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g today, according to GasBuddy's sur.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Commission Confirms Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for State Senatorial Races

Apr 07, 2022 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

  The Rutherford County Election Commission has confirmed the deadline to file paperwork to run for State Senate has been extended. Evidently, the change came after a pu.... Read More

Virgil Gammon Receives TNPBA Endorsement for Sheriff

Apr 07, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN- Virgil Gammon, former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Republican candidate for Sheriff, announced today that he has been endor.... Read More

Subjects who robbed bank in Smyrna, TN on Monday have yet to be identified

Apr 06, 2022 at 10:25 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tennessee— On April 4, 2022, at 2:22PM, Smyrna Police were dispatched to 415 Sam Ridley Parkway regarding a bank robbery.According to Smyrna authorities, tw.... Read More

La Vergne Board Approves Increase for All City Staff as Part of Employee Compensation Study

Apr 06, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved an increase in pay for all city employees. This comes as a result of an employee compensation study b.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks and State Sen. Kerry Roberts propose to extend sales tax holiday for gun safes into 2023

Apr 05, 2022 at 07:23 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Kerry Roberts, R-Springfield, have proposed legislation to extend a tax cut that makes it less expensive for gun owners to saf.... Read More