10,054 Active COVID-19 Unemployment Claims in Rutherford County

Sep 03, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 Unemployment numbers are back up in the Volunteer State. Between August 22nd and August 29th, there were 12,035 new unemployment claims.Despite the increase of ne.... Read More

Suicide Prevention: VA encourages supporters to #BeThere for Veterans

Sep 02, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

In light of Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to connect Veterans and their loved ones through the Be There&n.... Read More

AAA expects the majority Labor Day travelers to take a road trip

Sep 02, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 pandemic can be very confusing for travelers. As Tennesseans look to Labor Day and the upcoming autumn and holiday seasons, many are still questioning how the pan.... Read More

Tennessee remains the eighth least expensive market in nation

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee gas price average jumped eight cents over last week, but has held steady since Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The Tennessee G.... Read More

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Announces September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 01, 2020 at 08:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing September 2020 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters.“We ha.... Read More

TN Marked International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday

Sep 01, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans paused on the last day of August with others around the world to remember, reflect and recover from the effects of overdose.The state departments of Health and Men.... Read More

Country Superstar Chris Young Headlines Virtual Event Benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

Aug 31, 2020 at 10:33 am by WGNS

With children, teens, and parents feeling the stress of the global pandemic, country music superstar Chris Young is lending his talents to headline a benefit for Boys & Gi.... Read More

MTSU Professor on Melania Trump’s green dress (AUDIO)

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The topic of Melania Trump’s green dress at the Republic National Convention has gained a lot of attention. One MTSU Professor has his say on the dress in the media.&nbs.... Read More

Give red, white and ‘True Blue’ blood Sept. 10 at MTSU ‘Battle of the Branches’

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:38 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU wants to help the local American Red Cross chapter save lives in an all-American “True Blue” way again this year in a campus- and.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Drops by 1.4% landing on a 9.1% Jobless Rate

Aug 27, 2020 at 02:36 pm by WGNS

The unemployment situation in three-quarters of Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to improve in July following business closures earlier in the year due to the COVID-19.... Read More

Local Bowling Alley to OPEN this September inside the former Sears store

Aug 26, 2020 at 09:41 am by WGNS

Strike and Spare Family Fun Center on NW Broad Street will soon OPEN to a new home inside the shopping mall on Old Fort Parkway. General manager Phillip Cox sai.... Read More

Bridgestone Extends Support for Adaptive Athletes and Inclusive Sports Programs

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:45 am by WGNS

Bridgestone Extends Support for Adaptive Athletes and Inclusive Sports Programs through Three New Partnerships: • Bridgestone Americas is partnering with Challenged.... Read More

40 Year Old Man Reported as Missing in Murfreesboro

Aug 25, 2020 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Police have entered a 40-year old man into their missing person reports. Terry "Ty" Weldon of Murfreesboro was reported missing on August 14, 2020. The last known.... Read More

UPDATE: Featured Speaker announced for Special Kids 2020 Banquet

Aug 25, 2020 at 07:09 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN -- Long-time Special Kids supporter and local deacon, Lee Golden, will serve as the featured speaker of the 2020 Special Kids Banquet. Mr. Golden will co.... Read More

Tennessee remains the eighth least expensive market in the nation

Aug 25, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.91 - a penny increase over last week. Today's state average is down one penny from last month and nearly 39 cents.... Read More

Man Wanted for Questioning in August 13 Murder of Robert Coughlin

Aug 25, 2020 at 09:11 am by WGNS

Authorities in Nashille are asking for help in locating a subject who may have ties to a murder. Evan Smith-Erving is wanted for questioning in the August 13 murder of Robert.... Read More

Juvenile Crime Task Force Officers Arrest 18-Year-Old Already on Probation on New Gun and Evading Arrest Charges

Aug 18, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE: An 18-year-old already on three years supervised probation for auto theft and auto burglary convictions is now facing felony evading arrest and gun charges after he.... Read More

UPDATE: No Charges in "Misunderstanding" of Reported Attempted Abduction of 2 Year Old

Aug 17, 2020 at 10:21 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Nashville Metro Police now say it was all a misunderstanding, in referring to a situation where at first authorities thought more was going on when a man allegedly app.... Read More

Giving thanks at a time of sorrow for the fact that she had her own place

Aug 17, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

The homeless community is saddened by the loss of a woman named Marguerita Kay Scroggins who passed away on Sunday. Yet, at the same time many are thankful she had her own pla.... Read More

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $13.6 Million in CARES Act Funding to Capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to Help Small Businesses Across Tennessee Respond to Coronavirus

Aug 13, 2020 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $13.6 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistan.... Read More