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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Murfreesboro

Mar 28, 2020 at 08:16 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro Police Officers assisted with traffic control at a drive-through testing site for the COVID-19. The testing station is at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic at it opened.... Read More

COVID-19 Puts "Field Census Calls" ON HOLD

Mar 28, 2020 at 08:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Based on continuing assessments of guidance from federal, state and local health authorities, the U.S. Census Bureau is suspending 2020 Census field operations for two additio.... Read More

Telling The Truth Is ALWAYS Best!

Mar 28, 2020 at 06:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

Three Rutherford County deputies were isolated after a suspect they arrested told them falsely she had the COVID-19 to avoid jail, said Chief Deputy Keith Lowery of the Ruther.... Read More

Murfreesboro Expands "State of Emergency" Order

Mar 28, 2020 at 05:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland issued a renewed order, amending the local 'State of Emergency' for the City of Murfreesboro in response to the COVID-19 pand.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Continues To Ask For Public Input

Mar 28, 2020 at 10:11 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) While the COVID-19 public health crisis is disrupting many things in daily life, the Republic staff team at Middle Point Landfill on Jefferson Pike are mainta.... Read More

COVID-19 Question Line

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:57 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Some MTSU nursing students are doing their part to help Tennesseans survive the coronavirus outbreak. About 25 MTSU students are helping to staff the Tennessee.... Read More

The State's Jobs4TN Has Jobs Across Tennessee

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:39 am by Bryan Barrett

(NASHVILLE) The state of Tennessee, in partnership with the Tennessee Grocer and Convenience Store Association, Tennessee Retail Association, and Hospitality TN, has formed t.... Read More

While College Is Closed, Red Cross Needs Volunteers

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:29 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The American Red Cross is a 90 percent volunteer organization. This volunteer workforce mentality has always been the building blocks of the mission for the Red.... Read More

Ram's SPRING Traffic Update--Where To Avoid

Mar 28, 2020 at 09:15 am by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) The 'Boro still has construction and traffic, especially now that Spring has sprung! City Assistant Traffic Director Ram Balachandran advises areas to avoid bet.... Read More

Double-Load of Logs Overturned On Epps Mill Rd/

Mar 28, 2020 at 08:07 am by Bryan Barrett

(CHRISTIANA, TN) Shortly before 5:00 o'clock Friday night, a man transporting a tandem logs over turned. No one was injured, however Epps Mill Road had to be shut down for app.... Read More

POSITIVE: Army Veteran in Memphis Remembers Elvis and More

Mar 28, 2020 at 01:28 am by Bryan Barrett

Taking a short break from COVID-19 news, WGNS' Scott Walker highlights the joy of one mans' life who grew up during the times of race wars. While Ed is African American, he ig.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Interactive Map for Connecting Citizens with Restaurants Offering Takeout/Delivery

Mar 27, 2020 at 08:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County, TN--Rutherford County has launched an interactive map for the purpose of connecting citizens to restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery as they follow.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools launch distance learning plan during COVID-19 shutdown

Mar 27, 2020 at 08:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

While nothing can replace face-to-face interaction with an educator, access to instructional materials is essential during an extended closure.Beginning the week of April 6, 2.... Read More

Meals for those in need locally due to COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 at 08:41 pm by Bryan Barrett

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Meals 4 Hearts began with sending thousands of meals to Nashville and Cookeville for 12 days following the tornado. Now, Murfreesboro Musl.... Read More

President Signs Into Law Bill to Keep Paychecks Coming For Workers and Relieve Financial Burdens For Americans Hurt By COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 at 08:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

Small Business Administration (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resourcesUnited States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said l.... Read More

Inactive military training grenade found in yard of Murfreesboro home

Mar 27, 2020 at 08:15 pm by Bryan Barrett

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Bomb Squad removed what turned out to be an inactive military training hand grenade found in the front yard.... Read More

"Message of Hope"

Mar 27, 2020 at 06:00 pm by Bryan Barrett

If you missed the Dave Ramsey Special "A Message of Hope," with Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze and Ken Coleman, you can listen to it on demand. WGNS carried it on radio at 6pm Frid.... Read More

Unprecedented Unemployment Claims in TN

Mar 27, 2020 at 02:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee is experiencing an unprecedented number of unemployment claims through the Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Since last week, Tennessee has received 3.... Read More

Open Records in Tennessee - What is Open to ther public and media?

Mar 27, 2020 at 02:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

Open records in Tennessee: Public records were once on paper only. Public information once was interpreted as - only information documented on paper. All of those things have.... Read More

Update from the Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation

Mar 27, 2020 at 01:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation continues to strive forward during the unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation reports it is "steadfast in its commitment to.... Read More