Gene Variants Increase Risk of Kidney Failure in Black Veterans With COVID-19: Study

Feb 11, 2022 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Gene variants increased the risk of acute kidney injury and death in veterans of African ancestry who were hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study published in&nb.... Read More

Operation Safe and Sound - Locating At-Risk Missing Children

Feb 10, 2022 at 05:26 pm by WGNS

A multi-agency operation was recently launched, with the purpose of locating and assessing more than two dozen at-risk children who have been identified as missing in the Davi.... Read More

Scam Calls Targeting Rutherford County Phone Numbers - Social Security Number Suspended

Feb 10, 2022 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

Phone scams continue with one of the more recent calls being received by a Rutherford County woman. The potential victim, who recorded the conversation on her cellphone, said.... Read More

Report shows 19.7% of Tennessee homes have 4+ bedrooms, 17th lowest in U.S.

Feb 10, 2022 at 11:46 am by WGNS

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are rethinking whether their monthly mortgage payments should go towards obtaining bigger living spaces or securing the ease of.... Read More

Inmate recovers from reported drug overdose at Rutherford County adult detention center

Feb 09, 2022 at 03:03 pm by WGNS

An inmate overdosed after she ingested a substance believed to be fentanyl allegedly given to her by another inmate while they waited to be booked Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2022) at th.... Read More

Vanderbilt and CDC Research Shows Third Vaccine Dose Key to Preventing Omicron Hospitalization

Feb 09, 2022 at 10:16 am by WGNS

New research shows that two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine result in lower effectiveness for preventing hospitalization for the omicron variant (65%) than previous variants.... Read More

TBI: Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sumner County Resulted in Arrests of 13 Men

Feb 09, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Hendersonville Police Department, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Invest.... Read More

Diana Health brings a new model of healthcare for women and their families to Smyrna - Grand Opening Celebration March 5th

Feb 07, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

Diana Health launched its new, modern medical clinic in Smyrna, Tennessee his past week (February 4th) and is planning to host a Grand Opening Celebration next month.Diana H.... Read More

Looking to buy a camper or RV? Buyers Beware!

Feb 07, 2022 at 09:59 am by Producer

Buyers beware... If you are in the market for a new pull behind camper, make sure the camper you're buying is not a stolen camper. Evidently, this is a developing problem nati.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County, TN and Beyond This Week (02/07/2022)

Feb 07, 2022 at 06:57 am by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More

MTSU Honors College staffer Clippard appointed Gilman Advisor Ambassador

Feb 05, 2022 at 12:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU Honors College staff member Laura Clippard’s years of advising and helping students land prestigious Gilman, Fulbrig.... Read More

MTSU Star Parties kick off Feb. 4 with ‘Wacky Orbit of Webb Space Telescope’ public event

Feb 03, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy Star Parties for the spring 2022 semester resume Friday, Feb. 4.Professor Eri.... Read More

Detectives Continue Investigating Rutherford County Mother and Daughter Shot at Along I-24 Sunday Evening

Feb 03, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

In the nearby Antioch area, Metro Nashville Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver who shot at a Rutherford County woman and her two.... Read More

TN Right to Life Applauds 6th Circuit Ruling regarding different bans on abortion

Feb 03, 2022 at 08:59 am by WGNS

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated Tennessee’s ban on abortions for reasons such as race, gender, or genetic abnormality. Tenn.... Read More

Secretary of State Warns of Scams that Target Businesses

Feb 03, 2022 at 08:46 am by WGNS

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners about a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from.... Read More

February is Earthquake Awareness Month & Tennesseans Should Prioritize Earthquake Preparedness

Feb 03, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing February 2022 as Earthquake Awareness Month and reminding Tennesseans to prioritize earthquake preparedness bef.... Read More

UPDATE: Homicide Unit Detectives Searching for Woman Following Death of Rutherford County Woman

Feb 02, 2022 at 07:32 am by WGNS

WGNS has more news on the LaVergne woman who was dropped off at a Nashville Hospital with blunt force trauma and later placed on life support this past week. Nashville Homic.... Read More

Court News: “Understanding Human Trafficking” Event Gives Attendees Insight into Victims’ Struggles to Break Free

Feb 01, 2022 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission partnered with Her Song, Tim Tebow Foundation, on January 31 for an in-person and virtual education event featuring te.... Read More

Multiple electronics reportedly shoplifted by woman at Murfreesboro electronics store

Feb 01, 2022 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

Doorbell cameras, and video streaming devices were the targeted items for a shoplifter who recently visited the Best Buy store in Murfreesboro. According to a store manager,.... Read More

Services for a Robertson County Sheriff's Deputy who was Reportedly Murdered by Smyrna Man, were held this past Saturday

Feb 01, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy who was reportedly murdered by a suspect who was captured in Rutherford County has been laid to rest.You may recall hearing about t.... Read More