Tennessee

Ten $5,000 grants available to support educators during COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

While administrators and teachers have reacted in remarkable ways during unprecedented times, AAA understands that classroom needs continue to evolve. Starting today, AAA.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks in Top 10 States Where the Upper-Middle Class Is Moving

Oct 27, 2020 at 06:15 am by WGNS

The upper-middle class now represents 12% of all American households, up from 10% nearly 40 years ago. This growing, high-earning demographic is also on the move, migrating ac.... Read More

Rutherford County MASK MANDATE is BACK

Oct 26, 2020 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County to Reinstate Face Covering Order Effective Wednesday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. CDTRutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon th.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry works to improve patient access and care

Oct 26, 2020 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

The future of health care is consistently one of the top issues facing Tennesseans and America. Encouraging steps are being made to address access with recent announceme.... Read More

Early Voting Numbers HIGH in Rutherford County

Oct 26, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Early and Absentee voters have turned out in big numbers during early voting periods for Rutherford County.According to Tre Hargett the Secretary of State, 89,445 votes have b.... Read More

Gas Prices Fall in Tennessee

Oct 26, 2020 at 10:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee gas prices fell, on average, by two cents over the last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.91 which is nearly 2 cents les.... Read More

Voting to Allow "For" or "Against" Liquor by the Drink in places like Christiana and Lascassas

Oct 26, 2020 at 10:15 am by WGNS

A special referendum will be seen on the ballot in Rutherford County for voters who live outside of local cities. Election Commissioner Alan Farley told WGNS...Again, the refe.... Read More

Open Enrollment for health insurance STARTS Nov. 1st

Oct 26, 2020 at 08:28 am by WGNS

Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2021 begins on Sunday, November 1, 2020!That means now’s the time to comparison shop and gather more details about plans.... Read More

Early Saturday Morning Fatal Shooting Near Student Apartments

Oct 24, 2020 at 10:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Another fatal shooting near college student apartments. Around 12:50AM early Saturday (10/24/2020) morning, a man was found in his car with a gunshot wound at t.... Read More

Child Health Month this October

Oct 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Child Health Month this October! This annual event focuses on positively impacting the lives of childre.... Read More

Continued Reemployment of Tennesseans Drives Unemployment Down across the State - Rutherford County falls to 5.4%

Oct 23, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The unemployment rates in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties decreased in September, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Devel.... Read More

Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Oct 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination.... Read More

Man Allegedly Climbs over Fence to Get Into the TN Bureau of Investigations Campus

Oct 22, 2020 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

Typically, people do not trespass at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations campus in Nashville. It is not the kind of place where most would want to be, unless of course you.... Read More

Doors of Hope Helping Women after Release from Prison or Jail in Rutherford County

Oct 22, 2020 at 11:52 am by WGNS

The annual Doors of Hope Firefly Super was virtual this year, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, that does not stop what the local non-profit stands for and fights for. Th.... Read More

Nearby Williamson County Re-Issues Mask Mandate to Fight COVID-19

Oct 22, 2020 at 11:25 am by WGNS

In nearby Williamson County, Tennessee, the mayor has decided to re-issue a mask mandate to ensure COVID-19 numbers drop. Thursday October 22, 2020, Williamson County Mayor Ro.... Read More

LATEST Unemployment Numbers Dealing with COVID-19 in Rutherford Co. and Tennessee

Oct 22, 2020 at 10:32 am by WGNS

New COVID-19 related unemployment claims are down again, after a slight rise the previous week.The latest numbers closed the week out on October 17th with 9,873 NEW unemployme.... Read More

1 in 3 Military families have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-related unemployment

Oct 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

1 in 3 military families have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-related unemployment among military spouses. As a result, many military families now find it difficult.... Read More

BACK UP AND RUNNING: Rutherford County Assessors Office and MORE - WERE OFFLINE due to Cut Fiber

Oct 21, 2020 at 09:16 am by WGNS

Several downtown Murfreesboro government buildings operated by Rutherford County were closed due to a cut fiber line. The line equaled down computers, phonelines and more. How.... Read More

Thousands took part in the SHAKE OUT Drill this past week in Tennessee

Oct 20, 2020 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

Tennessee was among 14 central and southern U.S. states on Thursday, Oct., 15, 2020, that coordinated the annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut drill to raise awareness about t.... Read More

Tennessee Families Average 1.84 Kids

Oct 20, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The number of children per household has been steadily increasing for decades. At the same time, the cost of raising children has also been on the rise. As these trends extend.... Read More