special needs

Mother of Special Needs Student Upset Over Oakland High School's Principal Not Allowing the Special Olympic Students to Walk in the Homecoming Parade (With Interview)

Oct 28, 2023 at 12:33 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A junior at Oakland High School has been bothered by a decision to exclude him and at least 25 of his peers at an October 13th event. That even.... Read More

Statewide Special Olympics Event to be Hosted in Murfreesboro this April

Jan 30, 2023 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

Special Olympics in the Murfreesboro area has grown considerably and Olympians are training in a variety of sports to prepare for an upcoming event that will involve athletes.... Read More
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Rutherford County Camp Wonder wraps up summer - Special needs students learn, grow, make new friends

Aug 01, 2022 at 02:39 pm by WGNSRadio

Rutherford County Schools wrapped up its second session of Camp Wonder, a weeklong learning and social event for special needs high school students. The camp was held July 18-.... Read More

Special needs students benefit from ‘Camp Wonder’

Jun 09, 2022 at 05:36 pm by WGNS

Although they may be twins, Lauren and Diana couldn’t have more polarizing interests.  Lauren rocks skateboarding shirts and has a tech deck — otherwise know.... Read More

11th Annual Special Kids Race is Scheduled for March 19th

Mar 08, 2022 at 07:28 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee -- The 11th Annual Special Kids Race will be hosted later this month on Saturday, March 19, 2022 - at the campus of presenting sponsor, Murfreesboro Me.... Read More

TN Dept. of Health Launches Emergency Alert Decal for Children With Special Needs

May 26, 2021 at 01:39 pm by WGNS

On Wednesday (05/26/2021), the Tennessee Department of Health launched a new set of resources available for families who have children and youth with special health care.... Read More

Special Kids Golf Classic

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:56 am by WGNS

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the 2020 Special Kids Play “FORE” The Kids Golf Classic has been constructed around recommended health precautions. This.... Read More

UPDATE: Featured Speaker announced for Special Kids 2020 Banquet

Aug 25, 2020 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -- Long-time Special Kids supporter and local deacon, Lee Golden, will serve as the featured speaker of the 2020 Special Kids Banquet. Mr. Golden will co.... Read More

UPDATE: Special Kids 2020 Banquet

Jul 15, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro,TN - Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center will host their annual banquet as a “virtual event” for the first time on Thursday, September 3. All proc.... Read More

2020 Special Kids Banquet Nearing

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:05 am by WGNS

While the format of this year’s Special Kids Banquet may have changed, the non-profit says they look forward to hosting a night of great entertainment for families.... Read More