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Rutherford County Schools remind parents of COVID-19 protocols as second semester begins

Jan 03, 2022 at 06:01 pm by WGNS

With the second semester of school starting this week (starts on Tuesday, 01/04/2022), many Rutherford County School parents and county school employees may have questions a.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Advises of Testing and Vaccination Date/Time Changes and Holiday Hours

Dec 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) is advising the community of changes in dates/times in COVID-19 testing and vaccination offerings as wel.... Read More

Tennessee: Reconciled 2021 COVID-19 Data

Dec 22, 2021 at 09:03 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released year-end, reconciled COVID-19 data, process improvements and previewed 2022 operational priorities.“Year-end data recon.... Read More

Fall 2021 Commencement details for Saturday, Dec. 11

Dec 08, 2021 at 04:42 pm by WGNS

MTSU will award 1,672 degrees during its fall 2021 commencement ceremonies this Saturday, Dec. 11, in Hale Arena inside Murphy Center.The Saturday mor.... Read More

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A Reminder to be Thankful This Thanksgiving comes easy for Mark Lively - after his COVID Journey and Recovery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Nov 23, 2021 at 07:12 am by WGNS

UPDATED Reminder to Give Thanks This Thanksgiving - Click the above photo of former patient Mark Lively for more pictures - In the spirit of Thanksgiving, former Ascensio.... Read More

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The Fight for Survival was Real for One Murfreesboro Man with COVID, Equaling the Best Thanksgiving to Come

Nov 19, 2021 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Click the above photo for more pictures - In the spirit of Thanksgiving, former Ascension Saint Thomas Rutheford patient Mark Lively is returning to the hospital on Monday, No.... Read More

Changes in How Rutherford County Schools Deal With COVID-19 and New Law Says Businesses / Government Organizations Cannot Require COVID Vaccine

Nov 16, 2021 at 07:32 am by WGNS

Some of the guidelines around COVID-19 have changed, which means changes for the Rutherford County Schools and schools throughout the state. One of the changes focuses on how.... Read More

MTSU Drops Mask Mandate

Nov 11, 2021 at 09:49 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee State University has removed their mask mandate that was issued in the height of the COVID Pandemic. The requirement of mask being worn inside campus faciliti.... Read More

REPORT: Nursing Homes Down 221,000 Jobs Since Start Of Pandemic

Nov 10, 2021 at 09:15 pm by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities.... Read More

COVID DECLINE: Mask Requirement Dropped for Rutherford County Schools

Nov 08, 2021 at 06:59 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have waived their mask requirements as the number of those infected with COVID-19 has declined. In September, the Rutherford County School Boar.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Offering Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Oct 26, 2021 at 09:58 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) is now offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations.For individuals who receiv.... Read More

TN Department of Health Offering Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Oct 22, 2021 at 09:35 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health will begin offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations, beginning Monday, October 25.For individuals who received a P.... Read More

FREE COVID Vaccinations in Murfreesboro on October 25th

Oct 09, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - This month, Murfreesboro will host professionals from across the state for the 2021 TAHPERD Annual Convention. TAHPERD stands for The Tennessee As.... Read More

Breast Cancer Survivor Diagnosed with COVID Days Before Scheduled Surgery

Oct 07, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Beki Baker, a wife and a mother of 3, never thought she would hear the words “you have cancer.” Beki has lived in Middle Tennessee for more than 11 years and.... Read More

COVID Patient Joe Gammon Released from Rehab After Spending Over 2 months at Ascension Saint Thomas Facilities

Oct 06, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

After spending over 2 months in the hospital due to COVID-19 complications, Joe Gammon of Middle Tennessee was discharged from Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown rehab fa.... Read More

Those who have had COVID-19, may want to do some research before getting the COVID Vaccine

Oct 04, 2021 at 11:04 am by WGNS

Rutherford County has recorded 59,925 COVID-19 cases, since the start of the pandemic. Of that number, 57,799 cases are now inactive or recovered. To get vaccinated or t.... Read More

GUEST: Dr. Dan Rudd, who updates WGNS listeners on COVID-19 and a new test that may make you think twice about getting vaccinated

Oct 04, 2021 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Dr. Dan Rudd was our in-studio guest on Monday at the WGNS Studio on South Church Street in Murfreesboro. Listen to the entire show above.