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    7 Deceased In Tragic Airplane Crash

    May 30, 2021 at 06:51 pm by WGNS

    UPDATE: On Sunday, multiple agencies remained at the site of where a small jet plane crashed into Percy Priest lake on Saturday morning.Dive teams from Rutherford County Fire.... Read More

    Youth Substance Abuse: Rutherford County Resources

    May 20, 2021 at 11:01 am by Producer

    Bryan and State Rep. Mike Sparks talk to Sarah Murfree and Sheila Barrera with the Prevention Coalition for Success and Jacob Lamb with Journey Pure about youth substance abus.... Read More

    I-24 Multi-Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic this past Saturday

    May 10, 2021 at 09:50 am by WGNS

    WGNS received multiple calls about a car accident that evidently looked more serious than it actually was. However, we have confirmed that no fatalities were reported in the 1.... Read More

    Motlow State campuses are open to all students this fall semester

    May 06, 2021 at 04:43 pm by WGNS

    Motlow State Community College will re-open its campuses to in-person students for the fall semester. Motlow’s reopening aligns with the Tennessee Board of Regents insti.... Read More

    UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Leaves Smyrna Damage

    Mar 26, 2021 at 10:29 pm by WGNS

    The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in Smyrna, damaging dozens of homes in the Rock Spring Road area on Thursday. They report a brief EF-1 tornado to.... Read More
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    Winter Storm Leaves Damage

    Feb 20, 2021 at 08:10 am by WGNS

    The weight of the snow and ice from the winter storm have taken its toll on some homes and businesses.  Ginny Williams at Gil's Ace Hardware says Friday at 9:45 a.m.... Read More

    Regions and Districts Approved

    Nov 13, 2020 at 09:52 am by WGNS

    The TSSAA approved the region and district reshuffling starting next season. The only change in the tenative plan announced last week was moving Central Magnet to District 10.... Read More

    Motlow State proudly serves Veterans, Active Military, and their Families

    Nov 10, 2020 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

    Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and Military Family Month dedicates November to military families worldwide. The observance recognizes the commitment and dedication these families ma.... Read More

    Municipal Elections: Smyrna, La Vergne & Eagleville

    Nov 03, 2020 at 11:13 pm by WGNS

    Three county cities held municipal elections November 3rd.In La Vergne, former mayor Dennis Waldron is back on the Board of Alderman. He defeated the field which included curr.... Read More

    Early Voting Rules Campaign 2020

    Nov 03, 2020 at 10:51 pm by WGNS

    Early voting rules Campaign 2020 in Rutherford County: Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley says there were 144,401 total votes cast countywide. He says the.... Read More

    Rutherford County: State House & Senate Results

    Nov 03, 2020 at 10:05 pm by WGNS

    Incumbent Republican state representatives all won their local races against Democratic challengers.Tim Rudd, Charlie Baum, Dr. Bryan Terry and Mike Sparks all won their races.... Read More

    Christy-Houston Foundation Grant Completes the Fundraising Campaign for Freedom Playground in Smyrna

    Oct 28, 2020 at 09:31 am by WGNS

    Freedom Playground will become a reality. The Christy-Houston Foundation announced approval of a grant in the amount of $250,000 last week, an amount that pushed the first pha.... Read More

    La Vergne Edges Stewarts Creek; Other RuCo FB Scores

    Sep 18, 2020 at 11:48 pm by WGNS

    La Vergne came from behind to defeat region foe Stewarts Creek 32-27 Friday night. Wolverines running back Ray Banner eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in five games this season w.... Read More

    Riverdale Downs Smyrna; RuCo FB Scores

    Sep 11, 2020 at 11:13 pm by WGNS

    The non-region, Rutherford County battle between Riverdale and Smyrna goes the Warrior's way with a 40-20 victory at Tom Nolan Field Friday night. Riverdale scored with just.... Read More

    Non-Region, County Matchup with Smyrna at Riverdale

    Sep 10, 2020 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

    A non-region, Rutherford County matchup is on the slate for State Farm Prep Football this week. It's Smyrna at Riverdale coming up Friday night. Warriors coach Will Kriesky s.... Read More

    Rutherford County Strongly Encourages Masks; Not Mandated

    Jul 06, 2020 at 05:07 pm by WGNS

    Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday that Rutherford County will not impose a mask mandate,--instead, businesses, citizens, and visitors are strongly encourage.... Read More

    Sally Walls Passes Away

    Jul 05, 2020 at 07:10 pm by WGNS

    The town of Smyrna has lost a local leader. Sally Walls has passed away. She was the wife of Major James F. Walls, who opened the Omni Hut in 1960. While the restaurant was a.... Read More

    LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses Thomas for State House

    Jun 26, 2020 at 03:20 pm by bryan

    Friday, LGBTQ Victory Fund – the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office – endorsed Brandon Thomas for Tennessee State House.... Read More