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UPDATE: Governor will not extend stay-at-home order past April 30

Apr 21, 2020 at 07:46 am by Bryan Barrett

Protests took place outside the Tennessee Capitol on Monday calling for the state to end the stay at-home restrictions.The Economy:On Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to.... Read More

EDITORIAL: Finish Strong - Professional Educators of Tennessee

Apr 21, 2020 at 07:02 am by Bryan Barrett

Editorial by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee entitled "FINISH STRONG"It was a little over a year ago when I lost a good friend to suicide..... Read More

TN to Reopen MOST State Parks This Friday (4/24/2020)

Apr 20, 2020 at 07:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee State Parks will reopen most of its 56 state parks on Friday, April 24, for day-use only. Specific details on which parks will reopen will be available on tnstatepar.... Read More

RCSO Dispatcher of the Year: Jenny Mathias

Apr 20, 2020 at 06:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week ends, local Communications Dispatcher Jenny Mathias was selected the 2020 Dispatcher of the Year for the Ruthe.... Read More

Governor to End "Safer at Home," Reopening May 1

Apr 20, 2020 at 03:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

Governor Bill Lee announced the order for Tennesseans to remain at home will expire April 30, with the vast majority of businesses in 89 counties allowed to re-open on May 1..... Read More

What does the First Amendment Mean?

Apr 20, 2020 at 12:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

What exactly does the First Amendment mean? Does it mean what we think it does? With more, here is MTSU Professor Dr. Larry Burriss...

Ascension Saint Thomas Collecting Plasma to Treat Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19

Apr 20, 2020 at 12:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

Ascension Saint Thomas is collecting convalescent plasma from those who have recovered from COVID-19 as part of an investigational treatment for very sick hospitalized patient.... Read More

Free Child Care Now Available to Tennessee's Essential Workers

Apr 20, 2020 at 11:16 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing new child care assistance to support families that are serving the state in essential workforce positions. Thr.... Read More

The Journey Home Day Shelter Continues to Serve Area Homeless

Apr 20, 2020 at 11:02 am by Bryan Barrett

Non-profit The Journey Home continues to serve meals to the homeless and those who cannot afford food Monday thru Saturday. Director Scott Forster told WGNS news that they had.... Read More

State Office on Aging implements Care through Conversations a new program to help Older Tennesseans in Isolation.

Apr 20, 2020 at 10:42 am by Bryan Barrett

Monday, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability announced a new support program to help the state's older adults who are facing social isolation and food insecurity d.... Read More

Have you OR Will you receive a Stimulus Check

Apr 20, 2020 at 10:32 am by Bryan Barrett

Stimulus checks or incentive checks are being paid to Americans right now, but how much will you receive?Barbara Sutton with Dempsey Vantrease & Follis in Murfreesboro tol.... Read More

Unemployment Certifications Move to Staggered Days

Apr 20, 2020 at 09:31 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development moves to a staggered schedule for unemployment claimants completing their weekly certifications. This change will s.... Read More

Worried about Germs, Hoarding and Your General Well-Being?

Apr 20, 2020 at 08:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Work furloughs, empty grocery shelves and constant handwashing have led many to deal with extra worries and fears during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have reported higher level.... Read More

Criminal Injuries Compensation Program Provides Last Resort Funds to Help Restore TN Victims

Apr 20, 2020 at 07:32 am by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee Treasury Observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25: The Tennessee Department of Treasury is joining organizations across the country April 19 - 25 in.... Read More

TN "First Neighborhood Hospital" Proposed In 'Boro

Apr 19, 2020 at 09:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Ascension Saint Thomas proposes to locate Tennessee's first neighborhood hospital in Murfreesboro on Veteran's Parkway at Shores Road, near I-840.If approved by.... Read More

Saturday Night Police Pursuit Ends With Crash

Apr 19, 2020 at 08:35 am by Bryan Barrett

(La VERGNE TN) On Saturday (4/18/2020) evening La Vergne police received the description of a vehicle and a report that the driver was possibly intoxicated. Officers spotted a.... Read More

Large Number of Tests, Pre-Requisite For Restaring Economy

Apr 18, 2020 at 12:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

(Above photos) Long lines of autos for Saturday's COVID-19 tests. Look for the white tent, that's where the tests were administered. So the cars that you see, still had a long.... Read More

THANK YOU

Apr 18, 2020 at 11:23 am by Bryan Barrett

This entire week has been devoted to the great emergency telecommunicators who are the link between the public and the first responders here. While covering news, WGNS sees yo.... Read More

CAC's "Hometown Heroes Walk" Cancelled

Apr 18, 2020 at 10:55 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The Hometown Heroes Walk for Children originally scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2020 has been cancelled. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Murfreesboro Mayor Sha.... Read More

#RutherfordCountyStrong

Apr 18, 2020 at 10:12 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) "Rutherford County is strong and our citizens are even stronger." You've heard that phrase many times over the last few months of this unprecedented health situ.... Read More