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BEWARE: FLOOD WATCH in Effect!

Sep 04, 2022 at 07:55 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The National Weather Service has Rutherford and surrounding counties under FLOOD WATCH conditions The FLOOD WATCH was issued at 2:30AM Sunday morning (9/4/2022).... Read More

Cemetery School Considered For National Register of Historic Places

Sep 01, 2022 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  At 9:00 o’clock Wednesday morning (9/14/2022) the State Review Board will meet to examine Tennessee's proposed nominations to the National Register of.... Read More

Smyrna Gas Station Clerk Dies In Attempted Robbery

Aug 30, 2022 at 04:38 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Here’s an update on the fatal shooting that occurred around 3:00 o’clock Tuesday morning  (8/30/2022) at the Shell Fuel Station on StoneCrest Bou.... Read More

Armed Robbery at Smyrna Shell Gas station

Aug 30, 2022 at 06:20 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA)  Reports of Smyrna police being called early Tuesday morning to the Shell convenience gas station on StoneCrest Boulevard near Sam Ridley Boulevard for an armed.... Read More

Sign-Up For Top Gun NIGHT RUN

Aug 20, 2022 at 06:19 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA)  Put on your running shoes! The Top Gun Night Run is 7:30PM on Friday night, September 16, 2022, at Lee Victory Recreation Park. All proceeds go to maintain.... Read More
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August 4th Election Results

Aug 04, 2022 at 10:48 pm by WGNS

There are several new faces in local government after the August 4th county, municipal and state primary elections. 29,377 election day, early and absentee votes were c.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools and SRO's Speak on School Safety as Schools Reopen Friday

Aug 03, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

  Protecting the safety of students, teachers and staff still remains the core of school resource officers after Rutherford County launched the first SRO program in Tenn.... Read More
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Rutherford Co. PAWS Pet of the Month: Meet Blue

Jul 20, 2022 at 06:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County PAWS introduces us to Blue. He is a very well behaved two-year old Labrador Retriever who is potty trained! Blue will play with you all day if he c.... Read More

Rutherford County School System is the Fastest Growing System in Tennessee - Salary Study to be Conducted to Prepare for Continued Growth

Jul 14, 2022 at 05:17 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have announced plans to move forward with an employee salary study. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said a third-party vendor will oversee.... Read More

Another Whataburger Coming to the 'Boro

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

With anticipation growing over the opening of Whataburger at 1835 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro and a second at 360 West Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, the company has annou.... Read More

$2,000 in Men's Active Wear Allegedly Shoplifted from Rutherford County Store

Jul 12, 2022 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are asking for the public's help in a large shoplifting case that remains under investigation. Authorities report on June 14, 2022, the individuals pictured (.... Read More

Burn Ban Lifted in Rutherford County

Jul 11, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

  Rain has helped to lift the burn ban that was issued on June 24, 2022. Rutherford County Fire & Rescue are asking that residents remember that while State Forestry.... Read More
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Smyrna Police and Fire-Rescue Busy Friday Afternoon

Jul 09, 2022 at 05:27 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Friday (7/8/2022) afternoon was busy for first responders in Smyrna. It started with a multi-vehicle personal injury crash near the intersection of Nissan Blvd. a.... Read More

Woman who could be tied to Smyrna, TN Drug Overdose WANTED by Police

Jul 07, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The Smyrna Police Department continues to search for a woman who is wanted for questioning for her possible involvement in a drug case. Police are asking for the public's as.... Read More

Excessive Heat Warning through Midnight Friday

Jul 06, 2022 at 07:46 am by Producer

Dangerously hot conditions are expected through Friday, with heat index values reaching 110-to-115-degrees. National Weather Service meteorologists say extreme heat and humidi.... Read More

Better Business Bureau Reminds Listeners of SCAMS - Find the right contractor (With Audio)

Jul 05, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

There have been lots of scams over the years involving roof replacement or sealing driveways, as noted by the local Better Business Bureau. In fact, a large number of resident.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police SUV Reportedly Rear-ends Motorist on Old Nashville Highway at Enon Springs Road

Jul 04, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

WGNS has received multiple requests from listeners asking for more details on an accident involving a police vehicle this past week. After speaking with the Tennessee Highwa.... Read More

Court Date Nears after five people were arrested in the 2020 homicide of a Murfreesboro man

Jul 01, 2022 at 11:06 am by WGNS

(UPDATED 07/01/2022) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – As heard in previous newscast, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD), U.S. Marshals in Memphis, and Montgomery County.... Read More

Governor Lee and TDEC Announce $1.76 Million Loan for Smyrna Water Improvements

Jun 30, 2022 at 06:58 pm by WGNS

(Smyrna, TN) Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $1.76 million loan for the Town.... Read More

The intertwined complexity of drug addiction and trauma - mixed with illicit street drugs, fake pills and the recent COVID Pandemic

Jun 30, 2022 at 06:50 pm by WGNS

More and more deaths are being blamed on drug overdoes. Elliot Pinsly, President & CEO of the Behavioral Health Foundation, told WGNS NEWS... Unknowingly, users are buyi.... Read More