Smyrna news

Number of uninsured children returning to pre-pandemic levels; overall wellbeing is lower than pre-pandemic

Apr 06, 2022 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

The most recent analysis of the Vanderbilt Child Health Poll by researchers in the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy shows that insurance coverage for Tennessee chil.... 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

MTSU, Delta celebrate first ‘Propel’ pilot graduate, partnership

Apr 05, 2022 at 04:17 pm by WGNS

Above Photo: MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, second from left, presents aerospace alumnus Colton Gray of Lebanon, Tenn., a framed certificate of recognition for becoming the.... Read More

Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee Will Host Webinar on Breastfeeding and Benefits for Tiny Premature Infants on April 20th

Apr 05, 2022 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee (MMBTN) invites the public to participate in a webinar presentation on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:00 AM CST from.... Read More
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Life-Saving Stroke Intervention Offered in Rutherford County for the First Time

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:07 am by WGNS

On Tuesday (04/05/22), Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford became the first healthcare facility in Rutherford County to offer a potentially life-saving stroke interven.... Read More

Relieving anger, stress, anxiety, PTSD by going on a RAGE at a new business

Apr 05, 2022 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Combat Veteran David Carson found a good way to relieve stress, reduce anxiety and depression while also increasing blood flow. But, this is not your average stress relieving.... Read More
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Celebrating Colt’s ‘best day ever’ - 7-Year-old is Cancer Free!

Apr 05, 2022 at 09:49 am by WGNS

A young man by the name of Colt Stanfield recently celebrated what he called the “best day ever.”7-Year-old Colt, son of Jeremy and Brittany Stanfield, is now offi.... 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

WGNS talks to a local "Pregnancy Coach" who focuses on helping others through the pregnancy journey

Apr 04, 2022 at 08:03 pm by WGNS

Pregnancy can make a woman feel as if they are on an emotional rollercoaster at times, but the journey can also be amazingly beautiful.  WGNS recently interviewed Pregnan.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirms Sunday murder suspect “Jorge Reyes" has NOT been caught

Apr 04, 2022 at 02:57 pm by WGNS

UPDATED MONDAY AFTERNOON: A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office supervisor reports that charges are now pending against a suspect accused of fatally shooting another.... Read More

MTSU, Delta celebrate first ‘Propel’ pilot graduate, partnership on April 5th

Apr 04, 2022 at 12:26 pm by WGNS

On Tuesday, MTSU and Delta Air Lines will celebrate MTSU alumnus Colton Gray becoming the first pro pilot major to graduate into the Delta Propel program. His graduation rep.... Read More

3-Arrested in LaVergne / Antioch Area on Human Trafficking Indictment

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:44 am by WGNS

A human trafficking case is making the news, after three individuals were arrested near LaVergne Couchville Pike and J. Percy Priest Lake.The investigation took place over a t.... Read More

Rutherford County: Gas prices down 5.4-cents per gallon this week

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:23 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.96/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 station.... Read More

Media Commentary: Blocking Information in Russia and Ukraine

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Suppressing news in Russia and the Ukraine - - With today’s media commentary, here’s MTSU’s Dr. Larry Burriss… Scroll down for more… Cont.... Read More

Sunday Morning Murder--Searching Area Rutherford-Wilson County Line

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County / Wilson County) - UPDATE - On Monday, the search continues for a homicide suspect in the death of a 35-year-old man.   State and local law enforc.... Read More

Noah's Law to Expedite Amber Alert's in Tennessee

Apr 01, 2022 at 02:00 pm by Producer

Following a nationwide manhunt for a missing Sumner County 3-year-old last year, Tennessee lawmakers last week approved legislation that allows for an Amber Alert to be issued.... Read More

One Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Shooting in La Vergne

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:29 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) One person is dead after apparently shooting a family member and then himself late Thursday night in La Vergne (03/31/2022). The gunman was found insid.... Read More

Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Protects Victims of Sexual Assault

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

At the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages anyone who has experienced sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or domesti.... Read More

Hotel Stays are Once Again UP in Rutherford County - $5-Million + Increase

Mar 31, 2022 at 07:02 pm by WGNS

More funding is being channeled into Rutherford County, thanks to tourist staying in local hotels and motels. According to the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, the Feb.... Read More
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