Understanding the Role of Rutherford County Trustee with Teb Batey

Feb 03, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey to discuss the important functions of the Trustee's Office. As th.... Read More

Rising Fuel Prices in Rutherford County: What You Need to Know

Feb 03, 2025 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fuel prices in Rutherford County will begin the week slightly higher than what we’ve seen in previous weeks this year. Last week, the Murfreesbor.... Read More

Rutherford County Maintains Low Unemployment Rate Despite Rankings Shift

Jan 30, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - County unemployment rates have been released, and Rutherford County remains on the top 10 list of counties with the lowest jobless rates, but it is now.... Read More

Filling Up for Less: Tennessee Rises to 5th Cheapest State for Gas!

Jan 27, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Here’s some news that will rock the gas-loving community in a positive way… Tennessee has climbed up the charts to claim the title of the.... Read More

Help Smyrna Police ID This Man

Jan 25, 2025 at 06:11 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, TN - Local authorities in Smyrna are on the hunt for an elusive man who allegedly sold a counterfeit iPhone, and yes, this is an actual news story. Apparently, the art.... Read More

Stolen Plates and Paraphernalia led Lebanon Police to Arrest Murfreesboro Duo in Smyrna Case

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:22 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - In Lebanon, Tennessee, a high-tech tool known as “SafeNet” proved its worth this week when it alerted local law enforcement to a stolen license.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna Achieves Top 5% Ranking

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey..... Read More

Smyrna Fire Chief Culbertson Retiring Feb. 1st

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:42 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - William R. Culbertson has announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2025, as Fire Chief of Smyrna after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Bill is a third-generati.... Read More

Police Say They Need Your Help to Identify Three People in Shoplifting Case

Dec 26, 2024 at 08:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Smyrna Police Department is seeking your help in identifying three fashionable individuals who reportedly decided to explore the exciting art.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks 4th with Lowest Unemployment for November

Dec 26, 2024 at 08:06 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported how this state's 95 counties did with unemployment in November. 91 had less than.... Read More

HEALTH NEWS: Study Shows Drop in Use of Antiviral Medications in Young Children with Influenza

Dec 17, 2024 at 05:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

HEALTH BEAT: Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of.... Read More

MTSU Engineering Students’ Impressive Projects Wrap up Fall Mech-Tech Expo

Dec 17, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tech-savvy Middle Tennessee State University Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering students exhibited their one- and two-semester cap.... Read More

Rutherford County Area Habitat Celebrates Building 200 Houses in Rutherford County

Dec 17, 2024 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) is excited to celebrate having built 200 affordable houses in Rutherford County with an event at.... Read More

Masked Protests and First Amendment Rights – The Chickenman Case in Smyrna

Dec 16, 2024 at 05:28 pm by WGNS Radio News

Commentary: The enduring legacy of "Chickenman," a character originally from a 1960s pseudo radio drama, and how that character now has ties to Smyrna, Tennessee - - where a p.... Read More

Holiday Cheer: Gas Prices Slide—Easier on the Wallet or Just a Tease

Dec 16, 2024 at 01:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the great state of Tennessee, you will have a little more jingle in your pocket as you begin to mingle for the holidays.  The miraculous news t.... Read More

Aiming for Zero Roadway Fatalities - Fatal Accidents vs Population Growth in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2024 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fatal accidents in Rutherford County have increased over the years, outpacing the region's population growth. In 2010, the county had a population of a.... Read More

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

Murfreesboro Sees Slight Uptick in Unemployment as Smyrna and LaVergne Stay Steady

Nov 21, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County continues to excel in employment metrics, maintaining its position among Tennessee’s top 10 counties with the lowest unemployme.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County and a ‘Road Trip’ to Paris: Saving Money on Fuel

Nov 21, 2024 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If there’s one thing Tennessee is crushing lately, it’s being kind of cheap on gas—well, until we’re not. Earlier this week, AA.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Near Record Lows; Rutherford County Among Top Performers

Nov 14, 2024 at 03:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In September of this year, Rutherford County reported an impressively low unemployment rate of 2.9%, placing it in the top five counties in Tennessee f.... Read More