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Bestselling author, Wes Moore, makes life changing impression on trio of Smyrna High seniors

Sep 09, 2021 at 08:38 am by WGNS

The Wes Moore people are most likely familiar with is a Rhodes scholar, combat veteran, former White House fellow and entrepreneur, who recently stepped down as CEO.... Read More

MTSU chemistry professor serves as ‘catalyst’ to land two federal research grants

Sep 08, 2021 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

Photo: Keying Ding, Middle Tennessee State University associate chemistry professor, left, works with her research assistant and MTSU graduate student Katelynn Farmer on a che.... Read More

Discovery and Overall Creek Receive Reward School Status

Sep 08, 2021 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

Discovery School and Overall Creek Elementary received the designation of Tennessee Reward Schools with Erma Siegel Elementary missing the designation by mere fractions of a p.... Read More

UPDATE: Gas Leak at Rockvale High School Leads to Closure Wednesday and Thursday

Sep 08, 2021 at 03:55 pm by WGNS

WGNS has more news on a gas leak at Rockvale High School. James Evans with the Rutherford County Schools reported that after the school closed early on Wednesday to.... Read More

42% of Leisure Travelers Likely to Cancel Existing Trips Without Rescheduling

Sep 08, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel.... Read More

POSITIVE: After Middle Tennesse Man faces Triple By-Pass Surgery and Multiple Stents, Ascension Saint Thomas Doctors find an Alternative Procedure called Brachytherapy

Sep 08, 2021 at 12:16 pm by WGNS

When Andy Plank, 57, started having chest pain in early 2002, he knew he couldn't wait. “I went to Ascension Saint Thomas West ER immediately,” Andy said. Andy has.... Read More

Local VA Hospitals kick off new video series to highlight assistance for Veterans during Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 08, 2021 at 11:26 am by WGNS

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is launching a new video series called “We’ve Got Your 6” each Wednesday during the month of September to spread awareness.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Weapon and Green Utility Uniform STOLEN in Antioch

Sep 08, 2021 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Burglars stole a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office transport deputy’s duty weapon and his uniform when he was off duty. The Sheriff’s Office reports the the.... Read More

$1.2 billion in Unclaimed Property - Tennessee Treasury launches enhanced, mobile-friendly claims portal

Sep 08, 2021 at 09:31 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division has launched exciting enhancements to ClaimItTN.gov, the online portal where anyone can search and claim.... Read More

UPDATE: Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases in the Rutherford County Schools

Sep 07, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

August 30, 2021 – September 3, 2021: A new COVID count was released by the Rutherford County Schools and the latest numbers show that 90 school employees were listed a.... Read More

Buchanan Elementary in Rutherford County set to replace original sign

Sep 07, 2021 at 02:30 pm by WGNS

Buchanan Elementary’s original marquee along the Manchester Highway in Murfreesboro will be replaced with a new modern LED sign in the coming weeks. The above photo is t.... Read More

75th Annual City Championships for Tennis to be held this month in Murfreesboro

Sep 07, 2021 at 01:41 pm by WGNS

The annual tennis championships in Murfreesboro will take place at the Adam's Tennis Complex in Old Fort Park later this month. Melinda Tate with the Parks and Rec Departmen.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Price Average Jumps 5 Cents

Sep 07, 2021 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Tennessee Regional Prices• Most expensive metro markets –  Nashville ($2.98), Memphis ($2.94), Clarksville ($2.91)• Least expensive me.... Read More

Suicides Rates Rise in Tennessee: Join Ascension Saint Thomas in Recognizing Suicide Awareness Week

Sep 07, 2021 at 10:16 am by WGNS

Suicide deaths in the U.S. are prevalent now more than ever. Tennessee’s suicide rate is the highest it has been in five years, according to the Tennessee Suicide Preven.... Read More

More Caves in Rutherford County and Throughout Tennessee than Any Other State in the U.S.

Sep 07, 2021 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Hear the entire interview about caves in Rutherford County and throughout Tennessee by WGNS’ Action Line Host Bart Walker with guest Dr. Mark Abolins, a Geosciences Prof.... Read More

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society travel funds open for Rutherford County

Sep 07, 2021 at 06:40 am by WGNS

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recently announced the creation of the Susan Lang Pay It Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program for blood cancer patients who reside in&.... Read More

National Preparedness Month: Emergencies more frequent, larger due to climate change — get ready now

Sep 06, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

The impact of climate change is being felt by families across the country as we see more intense storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures, severe droughts and recor.... Read More

Short Mountain Distillery Hosted the "Bonnaroo Refugee - The Detour event" - After Bonnaroo Cancelled

Sep 06, 2021 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

There was a large crowd at the Short Mountain Distillery in Cannon County this past weekend after the Cancellation of Bonnaroo. The distillery held what they called “B.... Read More

Federal Jury convicts former Manchester clinic owner of unlawful opioid distribution

Sep 06, 2021 at 11:27 am by WGNS

On September 1, 2021, following a three-day trial in the United States District Court at Chattanooga, a jury convicted 64-year-old Mark Daniel Allen, formerly of Manchester, T.... Read More

Deadline for girls’ math-science event at MTSU is Tuesday

Sep 06, 2021 at 10:40 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Registration ends soon for the 25th annual Tennessee Girls in STEM Math and Science Conference at MTSU, which will be.... Read More