Pinnacle Opens New Office on Medical Center Parkway

Nov 12, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN – Pinnacle Financial Partners’ new Murfreesboro office on Medical Center Parkway opened Monday, October 19. Office leader Courtney Chavez has been.... Read More

Campaign Seeks to Educate Teens on Dangers of Fentanyl

Nov 12, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

TN Court News: For far too many Americans, the opioid epidemic has become an all too familiar tragedy. Friends, colleagues, and family members across the country have had th.... Read More

19 Days of Activism: Children and Domestic Violence in Rutherford County and Beyond

Nov 11, 2020 at 08:42 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – As many as 15 million children and adolescents witness domestic violence between their parents or caregivers every year. Domestic violence is the w.... Read More

SNAP Recipients May Have More Benefits Than They Realize

Nov 11, 2020 at 08:37 pm by WGNS

By Patty Sellars, Legal Aid Society: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheaval to the lives of almost everyone, but the effects have been most pronounced among lower-income pe.... Read More

Tennessee Reports the 12th Largest Share of Employment in Manufacturing

Nov 11, 2020 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

Since its peak in 1979, manufacturing employment in the U.S. has been on the decline, accelerating sharply around the turn of the century. Despite modest gains since 2010, the.... Read More

MTSU: Dec. 1 deadline to apply, qualify for guaranteed scholarships

Nov 11, 2020 at 08:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University awards an array of guaranteed  scholarships to qualifying first-time, incoming freshmen,.... Read More

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Honored

Nov 11, 2020 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines&re.... Read More

Mayor McFarland Says "Will NOT Shut Down Business"

Nov 11, 2020 at 03:50 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland answered questions from listeners Wednesday (11/11/2020) on the WGNS Action Line radio broadcast. One asked if COVID-19.... Read More

THANK A VETERAN TODAY and Fly "Old Glory"

Nov 11, 2020 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  It's Veterans Day, and we are reminded to "thank a veteran" for their service to our country. In addition, fly "Old Glory". As a matter of fact, if you do.... Read More

State Farm to Close Local Operations Center

Nov 11, 2020 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

State Farm Insurance has announced it's permanently closing the Murfreesboro operations center. This comes as the company's 12-hundred or so Murfreesboro employees have been w.... Read More

Center for the Arts "Thinking Out of the Box"

Nov 11, 2020 at 12:17 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts is still unable to hold performances inside the theatre, but they do plan on outdoor holiday performances. The group's&nbs.... Read More
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Social Distancing Successful At VETERANS DAY Ceremony

Nov 11, 2020 at 11:37 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  As the cupola clock chimed 11:00 Wednesday morning (11/11/2020), the annual Veterans Day program on the Murfreesboro square began.  County Mayor Bil.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services: Holiday Safety*

Nov 11, 2020 at 11:14 am by WGNS

Bryan talks to Brent Carter with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services about safety around the holidays. *17:20 (thru holidays)

Blackman High School distance-learning extended until Monday, Nov. 16

Nov 11, 2020 at 09:37 am by WGNS

WGNS has an update on Blackman High School and their in-person reopening date, which was recently extended. In-person students will now return on Monday, Nov. 16, unless they.... Read More

Areas WITH MASK MANDATES Have LOWER COVID Death Rates

Nov 11, 2020 at 12:02 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Researchers at the  Vanderbilt Department of Health report that areas of Tennessee areas where mask requirements were instituted over the summer have sub.... Read More

COSTCO in Murfreesboro, Real Estate Agreement

Nov 10, 2020 at 09:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will meet in a special workshop meeting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Murfreesboro Police Headquart.... Read More

HABITAT UPDATE on "Cookin' To Build"

Nov 10, 2020 at 09:27 pm by WGNS

  (MURFREESBORO) This past Saturday was the thirteenth year that Habitat for Humanity has had COOKIN' TO BUILD on the Murfreesboro Square. Despite social distancing and.... Read More

State Senate Republicans Supporting President Trump's Election Challenge

Nov 10, 2020 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

Tennessee state senate Republicans, including local Senators Shane Reeves and Dawn White, have signed a letter expressing support for President Trump. The president is challen.... 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

COVID-19 Increasing Locally, Get Flu Shot Saturday

Nov 10, 2020 at 02:07 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  COVID-19 is increasing here in Rutherford County . . .   That was Dr. David Sellers, the Chief of Staff at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hosp.... Read More