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Lecturer's MTSU Virtual Star Party zeros in on 'Search for Water in Solar System'

Apr 03, 2020 at 07:31 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member Gregg McPherson will bring a Virtual Star Party via Zoom starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 3.M.... Read More

Thoughts of Suicide Increasing during COVID-19 Pandemic - Help Available

Apr 03, 2020 at 07:16 am by Bryan Barrett

The growing concern of the mental well-being of Tennesseans continues to be a point of interest for the medical community as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to threaten the fi.... Read More

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro donates to Kymari House

Apr 03, 2020 at 05:31 am by Bryan Barrett

The national project of The National Exchange Club is the Prevention of Child Abuse. Kymari House is one of the local agencies the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro supports becau.... Read More

May 2 JazzFest cancelled due to unknowns in May

Apr 02, 2020 at 10:27 pm by Bryan Barrett

May 2nd JazzFest cancelled due to unknowns in May:The local non-profit "Main Street" that organizes the annual downtown Murfreesboro JazzFest has moved forward with cancelling.... Read More

List of Downtown "Square" Business Changes, Hours and Closings

Apr 02, 2020 at 10:19 pm by Bryan Barrett

NOTE: SCROLL DOWN for businesses on the square and hours.There are multiple business changes in downtown Murfreesboro. All of the latest information is below. Downtown Busines.... Read More

Library System Remains Closed through April 25

Apr 02, 2020 at 08:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Governor Bill Lee's new executive order requiring Tennesseans to stay at home for the next two weeks forces all branches of the Rutherford County Public Library.... Read More

UPDATE (4/2/2020): What's OPEN At Parks & Rec?

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) These are fluid times, and that's putting it mildly. Schedules are changing daily. The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department always put your good health.... Read More

EDITORIAL: Our Educational Landscape is Changing

Apr 02, 2020 at 12:29 pm by Bryan Barrett

EDITORIAL: Our Educational Landscape is Changingby JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee"Whether it is acknowledged or not, public education is.... Read More

Mayor Jason Cole is issuing a "Safer at Home" initiative for La Vergne

Apr 02, 2020 at 12:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Mayor Jason Cole is issuing a "Safer at Home" initiative for La Vergne in conjunction with Governor Bill Lee's "Safer at Home" order announced on March 30..... Read More

First Responders Save 31-Year Old Man From Drug OD

Apr 02, 2020 at 11:58 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Sadly, some things don't change as a result of the pandemic. One of those is the use of drugs, as evidenced Wednesday when first responders rushed to a local ap.... Read More

How Local / Small Business Owners are Moving Forward

Apr 02, 2020 at 08:02 am by Bryan Barrett

As businesses move forward during the COVID-19 Pandemic, many small business owners are making big changes in how they do business... good business that is.WGNS' Scott Walker.... Read More

Rural Area Update: Woodbury Town Hall To Be Cleaned After Exposure

Apr 02, 2020 at 08:02 am by Bryan Barrett

Rural - CANNON COUNTY: Woodbury Mayor Andy Duggin issued the following statement Wednesday... "We have been notified that a person who has very recently performed work within.... Read More

MTSU donates, delivers bottled milk for Hobgood Elementary's CHOW Bus

Apr 02, 2020 at 06:31 am by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- MTSU Creamery made a much-needed special delivery of its famous chocolate milk Wednesday morning to keep the Murfreesboro City Schools' CHOW Bus properl.... Read More

Gov. Bill Lee Urges Citizens to Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 02, 2020 at 06:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Gov. Bill Lee joined Department of Children's Services Commissioner Jennifer Nichols to call on all Tennesseans to pay extra attention to the children in their lives and in th.... Read More

Nearly 33,000 COVID-19 Tests and Suicide is a Growing Concern for Health Care Providers

Apr 02, 2020 at 05:04 am by Bryan Barrett

COVID-19 testing continues in Tennessee on patient's who report having Coronavirus symptoms. As of Thursday morning, almost 33,000 tests have been conducted. That number in.... Read More

McFarland Talks about Shelter in Place; CHOW Bus & More

Apr 01, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland held a COVID-19 briefing for city residents. During part of his 20-minute conversation Wednesday (4-1-20), he fielded questions - including.... Read More

In amidst of COVID-19, ASC remains faithful to the families of our fallen

Apr 01, 2020 at 04:45 pm by Bryan Barrett

A Soldier's Child Foundation (ASC) is caring for the families of our fallen during this time. While still carrying out the mission of celebrating over 200 May birthdays next m.... Read More

First COVID-19 Death Reported in Rutherford County

Apr 01, 2020 at 02:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

The latest COVID-19 numbers released by the Tennessee Department of Health Wednesday also revealed Rutherford County's first death.There is no further information on the perso.... Read More

MTSU Cancels Spring Graduation; Second Student with COVID-19

Apr 01, 2020 at 01:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

MTSU President Dr. Sidney McPhee has canceled spring graduation ceremonies amid the COVID-19 crisis. He also said a second student has tested positive for the coronavirus. A s.... Read More

TN Governor Updates and Reminds Residents to Stay Home (w/ Audio)

Apr 01, 2020 at 12:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

Governor Bill Lee told the state that nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted...He also highlighted the number of deaths...The new order that went into place on Wedne.... Read More