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State Departments Appeal to Retirees and Masters Program Students to Meet Potential Workforce Needs

Mar 26, 2020 at 05:32 am by Bryan Barrett

The commissioners of Tennessee's Departments of Children's Services (DCS) and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are asking for individuals who are students.... Read More

Cash assistance available to families who lost employment due to COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020 at 10:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks Announces Temporary Operational Changes

Mar 25, 2020 at 10:05 pm by Bryan Barrett

Tennessee State Parks, in an effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 while continuing to serve Tennesseans, is joining the CDC and the Tennessee Department of Health by encour.... Read More

SMYRNA: National Guard WILL NOT Focus on Law Enforcement, but instead Humanitarian Aid Only

Mar 25, 2020 at 09:27 pm by Bryan Barrett

SMYRNA: WGNS has more news on the Tennessee National Guard being mobilized and used to help in the testing for COVID-19. Troops are currently at the National Guard base in Smy.... Read More

Avoid Cason Lane at Hwy 99--Southbound Closed

Mar 25, 2020 at 07:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Murfreesboro Assistant Traffic Director Ram Balachandran tells NewsRadio WGNS about a complete closure of southbound traffic on Cason Lane at State Route 99 (N.... Read More

Contact the Rutherford County Health Department if you THINK you have Coronavirus

Mar 25, 2020 at 01:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

Do not visit the emergency room if you feel that you may have the coronavirus, that is the message from Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron...Ashley McDonald, spokesperson for.... Read More

365 Waffle House Locations CLOSED - Rutherford County Locations Open

Mar 25, 2020 at 01:48 pm by Bryan Barrett

Georgia based Waffle House announced Tuesday that it will be closing 365 of their restaurants as COVID-19 cases grow in the United States.In Murfreesboro, the Waffle House loc.... Read More

Restaurant Business has Changed with COVID-19... Completely

Mar 25, 2020 at 12:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

The changes brought on by COVID-19 are having a huge impact on local businesses, many restaurant owners are turning to new ideas and business models to persevere. Peter Demo.... Read More

Breakfast and / or Lunch Available from Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Schools

Mar 25, 2020 at 12:09 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Schools continue to provide meals for children and adults. Service times and locations are available above.In the city limits, Murfreesboro City Schools are.... Read More

Rutherford County Non-profits Busy with Efforts to Offer Help

Mar 25, 2020 at 11:37 am by Bryan Barrett

Greenhouse Ministries, a local non-profit, is helping hundreds of households with food as more and more people are finding themselves without work.That was Greenouse Founder C.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks for the most part - OPEN during COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 25, 2020 at 05:46 am by Bryan Barrett

While COVID-19 is spreading and people are isolating themselves, the parks are still open and they're a great place for social distancing...That was Murfreesboro Parks and Rec.... Read More

TN National Guard Mobilized to Help in Rural Areas

Mar 25, 2020 at 05:46 am by Bryan Barrett

As heard on Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee established the COVID-19 Unified Command, a joint effort to be led by Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, to streamline coordinatio.... Read More

MTSU firsts: Jones, Terletska receive prestigious National Science Foundation grants

Mar 24, 2020 at 08:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- MTSU faculty members Seth Jones and Hanna Terletska hold a distinction no other Middle Tennessee State University professors have ever obtained -- Natio.... Read More

Notice of Suspension of Vehicle Emissions Testing

Mar 24, 2020 at 04:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

All vehicle emissions testing is suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Division of Air Pollution Control will update this notice with details as to.... Read More

Coronavirus Rumor Control by FEMA

Mar 24, 2020 at 04:44 pm by Bryan Barrett

FEMA released information to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The organization says, "Rumors can.... Read More

Crime Remains Low in Rutherford County During COVID-19 Situation

Mar 24, 2020 at 04:30 pm by Bryan Barrett

WGNS continues to follow the crime trends in Rutherford County as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps many out of work. The good news, crime is still remaining at a consistent level w.... Read More

COVID-19: Schools To Remain Closed until April 24

Mar 24, 2020 at 04:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

Governor Bill Lee is recommending all Tennessee schools stay closed through Friday, April 24th. The recommendation came during a Tuesday afternoon press conference. Rutherford.... Read More

PAWS Modifying Operations in Response to COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020 at 04:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

Effective immediately: Pet Adoption & Welfare Services (PAWS) of Rutherford County, TN is modifying its services and operations to protect residents, staff, and volunteers.... Read More

Free grocery distribution this Saturday in Murfreesboro - No Questions Asked

Mar 24, 2020 at 03:54 pm by Bryan Barrett

With hours being cut, businesses closing, more and more residents are finding themselves in need. This situation is totally new to the majority of those who call Tennessee hom.... Read More

State Farm Employees in Murfreesboro and Beyond Continue Working from Home

Mar 24, 2020 at 03:24 pm by Bryan Barrett

The State Farm Operations Center in Murfreesboro on Memorial Blvd. at DeJarnette Lane continues to be closed to workers and visitors as employees work from home. This past Sun.... Read More