Trees of Hope: You can be the reason someone has hope this holiday season

Dec 07, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Trees of Hope, the newest spin on an Angel Tree, are now spread across town. These 2ft tall, mini Christmas Trees showcase purple and teal orn.... Read More

Child Abandonment and Neglect in Rutherford County are Real Issues

Dec 01, 2020 at 11:06 am by WGNS

Abandonment and neglect are forms of child abuse, but the lack of reporting such issues are also a problem. Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport pleade.... Read More

Subject Facing 26 Sexual Abuse Related Charges Against a Minor in Rutherford County

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:02 am by WGNS

WGNS NEWS - A five-day trial has been scheduled in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom for a man by the name of Juan Florentino.The 58-year old suspect is facing a long list.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center 19 Days of Activism in Rutherford County

Nov 16, 2020 at 08:15 pm by WGNS

Kendall Carter portrayed himself as a girl in a Kik chat room and asked a 12-year-old girl in South Dakota to send nude pictures of herself.Once obtaining the pictures, Carter.... Read More

Local Agencies Collaborate to Assist Child Abuse Victims

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – “19 days feels like a very short period of time to an adult,” stated Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer.  “But, to a.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center: COVID-19 Turned Our World Upside Down

Sep 03, 2020 at 12:05 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro— “We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and childr.... Read More

Free Class in Cannon County on Overdoses and How to Utilize NARCAN

Jul 27, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

In nearby Woodbury, the Cannon County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold its August online Building Community Resources Series presentation on Tuesday, August 4th.... Read More