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Commissioner Steve Ervin Passes Away

Apr 09, 2020 at 08:21 pm by Bryan Barrett

$element(bwcore,article_slideshow,57469,,,750,450)$ Rutherford County is mourning the passing of County Commissioner Steve Ervin. He passed away Thursday (April 9) at his home.... Read More

Public - Private Partnership AND Quicker COVID-19 Test Results in TENNESSEE

Apr 09, 2020 at 01:22 pm by Bryan Barrett

The state of Tennessee has teamed up with a company called HealthStream through a public - private partnership, as explained by Governor Bill Lee....Also in the health field,.... Read More

Carhartt and Nissan in TN making Face Masks and Gowns

Apr 09, 2020 at 01:09 pm by Bryan Barrett

CARHARTT - CAMDEN, TN:Another Tennessee factory is helping in the fight against COVID-19. Carhartt is preparing for the production of personal protective equipment for our hea.... Read More

Council on Developmental Disabilities Accepting Grant Applications to Support People with Disabilities during COVID-19

Apr 09, 2020 at 12:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is encouraging people with disabilities, families of people with disabilities, and disability non-profit organizations to a.... Read More

Fraud Case Involving Over $1,500 in Food During COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 09, 2020 at 12:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police Detectives are continuing to investigate a fraud case that took place at Jonathan's Bar and Grill on Medical Center Parkway. Police say that two individual.... Read More

Non-profit Barnabas Vision Offering Encouraging Classes Online

Apr 09, 2020 at 12:35 pm by Bryan Barrett

Barnabas Vision, a non-profit based in Murfreesboro, is helping others during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Marie Coggin stated...Some of the special classes that are being offered o.... Read More

Local Guitar Maker focuses on Moving Forward with a Different Point of View

Apr 09, 2020 at 12:09 pm by Bryan Barrett

Local companies in Rutherford County like Gallagher Guitar Co. on N. Walnut Street in Murfreesboro, continue to move forward in these tough times. While their storefront is cl.... Read More

UPDATE: Subject Accused of Gouging Eyes out of Nurse

Apr 09, 2020 at 10:41 am by Bryan Barrett

The 36-year-old Memphis, Tennessee man arrested in Murfreesboro after allegedly trying to gouge the eyes of a nurse out at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in 2018 has plead g.... Read More

NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FILED IN TENNESSEE

Apr 09, 2020 at 10:28 am by Bryan Barrett

Statewide Data in Tennessee shows an increase in unemployment claims. Week Number Week Ending Date Number of New Claims Filed 10 March 14, 2020 2,702 11 March 21, 2020.... Read More

Changes in Courts due to COVID-19 Could Lead to More Changes in the Future

Apr 09, 2020 at 07:02 am by Bryan Barrett

The judicial system has seen massive changes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tennessee. In Murfreesboro, attorney John Day told WGNS...Under current rules and practice, you ca.... Read More

COVID-19 SCAMS in Tennessee and Beyond

Apr 09, 2020 at 07:02 am by Bryan Barrett

James Price, Regional Manager of the BBB of Middle Tennessee, told WGNS that multiple scammers are using the COVID-19 Pandemic to their favor. The biggest scams target the ide.... Read More

United Way and New Site for Helping Local Residents

Apr 09, 2020 at 06:46 am by Bryan Barrett

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has launched a new website aimed at helping local residents contend with the financial effects of COVID-19.The site, www.Ruthe.... Read More

EDITORIAL: On Being Transparent

Apr 09, 2020 at 06:02 am by Bryan Barrett

On Being TransparentEditorial by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of TennesseeIt was Willie Nelson in "A Song for You" that talks about the price of fam.... Read More

Doors of Hope Cancels Golf Tournament

Apr 09, 2020 at 05:31 am by Bryan Barrett

After careful consideration, and in light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, non-profit Doors of Hope has decided to postpone their second annual Fairway to H.... Read More

TLAP Develops Guide To Help Attorneys Cope With Pandemic

Apr 09, 2020 at 05:30 am by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) has created a resource guide to assist attorneys who may be facing extra stress and pressure because of the coronavirus outbrea.... Read More

Key Health Committee Senators Urge Making COVID-19 Antibodies Test Free for Everyone

Apr 08, 2020 at 10:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

"We are dealing not just with a medical issue here. We are dealing with an issue of confidence. For weeks, Americans have watched 24/7 news coverage of the dangers of COVID-19.... Read More

Murfreesboro Drama Sensation to hold virtual fundraiser to raise money for Nashville for tornado relief fund

Apr 08, 2020 at 09:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

Needless to say, COVID-19 has put a lot of things on hold, especially for live entertainers and artists. For "Count Drahoon's Feature of Fright", a Murfreesboro based horror.... Read More

Six Rutherford educators contribute to PBS television distance learning project during COVID-19 shutdown

Apr 08, 2020 at 09:53 pm by Bryan Barrett

By KEITH RYAN CARTWRIGHTRutherford County SchoolsMaking adjustments in the classroom is a major part of being an educator.Every day teachers adjust lesson plans based on stude.... Read More

TDH COVID-19 Assessment Sites Open on Abbreviated Schedule for Good Friday and Saturday

Apr 08, 2020 at 09:46 pm by Bryan Barrett

Thirty-six Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 assessment sites across the state will be open from 9 a.m. to noon local time on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11.Nur.... Read More

MTSU's West appointed to park service's National Historic Landmarks Committee

Apr 08, 2020 at 03:23 pm by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The MTSU historian who's made a career of helping preserve significant landmarks around the country and teaching others to do the same is adding his my.... Read More