MTSU media college surprises alumnus Tyrone ‘Tyke T’ Stroble with honorary professorship

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

Dripping with sweat as he exited the stage for a quick wardrobe change, Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and hip-hop artist Tyrone “Tyke T” Stroble found.... Read More

Over 15-Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized, Suspect Flees Area During Trial

Oct 09, 2023 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – A man who was pulled over with a little more than 15-pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine has been convicted in a Rutherford County Sherif.... Read More

Missing Teenagers Found Safe in Virginia

Oct 08, 2023 at 04:00 pm by WGNS News

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office reports that two teens, one from the area, have been located. Katherine Marie Wrather, age 17, from Rutherford County and Jaceyln Kenadi Ha.... Read More
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Crash With Injury Near Gate 1 Nissan

Oct 07, 2023 at 07:51 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA) Give yourself adequate time to arrive at your destination, especially during morning heavy-traffic periods. A two-vehicle crash occurred Friday morning on Nissan Park.... Read More

North Rutherford Y Celebrates Birthdays of Members 90 and Older

Oct 04, 2023 at 05:22 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The fountain of youth may be considered a myth, but some North Rutherford Family YMCA members over the age of 90 recently shared their secrets for living a long,.... Read More

Rutherford County Seeing Public Safety Growth to Keep Pace with Population

Oct 04, 2023 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – With the September opening of another Public Health and Safety facility, Rutherford County is quickly seeing an all encompassing approach to.... Read More

Drop Off Unused Medications at the Smyrna Police Department

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescrip.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Uses Music for Behavior Modification

Oct 02, 2023 at 04:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center (RCCWC)  have experienced a variety of music events in the last month.  One even.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County's Proposed Forensic Center

Oct 02, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - UPDATE: In late August, funding provided by the State of Tennessee fell through for a proposed forensic center in Rutherford County, but that.... Read More

Outdoor Theater Becomes Reality at Smyrna Elementary School

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TENN - Friday, August 25th finally arrived! It may have been warm but the sun was shining! It was the day that students could use their new Outdoor Amphitheate.... Read More

Stolen Pickup Truck in Smyrna Remains Under Investigation

Sep 29, 2023 at 01:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - In Smyrna, investigators are trying to determine who stole a pickup truck from a Lowe's parking lot. In fact, the Smyrna Police Department is seeking any info.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seeking Information Surrounding Theft from Target

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:41 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, Police are hoping to gain additional information about a theft that occurred late last month (08/28/23) in the Target store. Detectives are seeking t.... Read More

REMINDER: Middle Point Landfill Open House on Wednesday Evening from 5 to 7PM

Sep 19, 2023 at 11:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The operators of the Middle Point Landfill will hold an open house event on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in the MTSU North Commons, ou.... Read More
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Smyrna's Top Gun 6K Night Run Huge Success!

Sep 16, 2023 at 07:14 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA) The Annual Top Gun Night Run enjoyed another successful 6K event in Smyrna this past Friday night (9/15/2023). The run began at the Smyrna Event Center, 100 Sam Ridl.... Read More

The Walk 4 Water Takes Place in Smyrna on September 24th

Sep 14, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Aaron Tremblay, a minister in Rutherford County, described what residents in third world countries, use for their source of water – the same water used by l.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Averaging 4,200 Calls a Month

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:00 pm by WGNS News

One way to tell how much Rutherford County has grown in recent years is the increase in emergency calls to Rutherford County EMS. Paramedic and Community Relations Coordinator.... Read More

Counterfeit Money in Smyrna, TN

Sep 12, 2023 at 06:52 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In Smyrna, the police department is seeking help in identifying a woman who was caught on camera inside a local eatery after she was caught allegedly violating fe.... Read More

A Proposed Rutherford County Forensics Center was Not Approved by Commissioners

Sep 08, 2023 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A proposed forensics center will not be built in Rutherford County. Commissioner Craig Harris told WGNS that funding fell through… Votes to move.... Read More

Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Ransomware Conspiracies in Middle TN

Sep 07, 2023 at 03:47 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Three indictments were unsealed yesterday charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Conti ransomware and Trickbot malware schemes. Conti.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Receives Grants for More Alcohol Enforcement, Teen Education / Traffic Services

Sep 07, 2023 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office received two grants totaling $170,000 for enforcement and education efforts from the Tennessee Highway.... Read More