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MTSU ice hockey captain discusses season, music artist connections, goals

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For Linden Palmer, Middle Tennessee State University’s ice hockey team captain, president and winger, ice hockey is more than a hobby. .... Read More

LaVergne Accepting Donations for Last Minute Toy Store and Inaugural Food Drive

Oct 02, 2024 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The City of La Vergne will begin accepting donations for the Last Minute Toy Store and inaugural Food Drive beginning tomorrow, October 1. Donations can be.... Read More
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The City Schools Foundation in Murfreesboro Awards 50 Grants

Sep 30, 2024 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The City Schools Foundation has awarded over $72,000 in grants to educators in the Murfreesboro City Schools. These grants are designed to support teachers.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Liberty's Station: Two Years of Community Impact and Job Training

Sep 30, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN—Liberty’s Station, a community-funded cafe, venue and job training center, is proud to celebrate its two-year anniversary of serving our community.... Read More

Eagleville High School Football Staple Mr. Dennis Misses Friday Game, Hospitalized for Treatment

Sep 29, 2024 at 05:40 pm by WGNS News

EAGLEVILLE, TN - Mr. Dennis, as the students from Eagleville School know him, was not at the Eagleville High School football game this past Friday night when the Eagles battle.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Expands NICU with New Bassinets

Aug 30, 2024 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, thanks in p.... Read More

REMINDER - Cool-Aid Program Keeps it Cool in the Summer Heat

Aug 28, 2024 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

REMINDER - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary throughout the week, as high heat i.... Read More

Check on Loved Ones During Next Week’s Heatwave

Aug 22, 2024 at 10:36 pm by WGNS News

REMINDER - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities next week as the temperatures will once again rise. In f.... Read More

Cool-Aid Program Offers Vital Support During Rutherford County Heat Wave

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary throughout the week, as high heat index readin.... Read More

Cool Aid Program Seeks Fans and AC Units Amid Heat Wave

Jul 12, 2024 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The temperature outside is dangerously high and will remain so throughout the weekend and next week. Heat index values could reach as high as 112 deg.... Read More

Dangerously Hot in the Days to Come: Community Urged to Check on Vulnerable Neighbors

Jul 11, 2024 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the temperature soars in Rutherford County, residents are urged to be cautious of the dangerously high heat index readings, expected to surpass th.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Hosts Fix-It and Resource Fair on July 13

Jun 26, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A Fix-It Fair will take place next month on July 13, 2024 at Greenhouse Ministries, which will also include what they call a Resource Fair... And the Fix-.... Read More

Community Rallies for Tanner Family at 'Cruise-In' Car Show

May 21, 2024 at 06:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The community is invited to join the “Cruise-In” Car Show at Middle Point Park on Saturday, June 1, to support the Tanner Family, who are.... Read More

Asher Sullivan, Son of County Schools Director, Passes Away Saturday

May 18, 2024 at 10:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The son of the Director of the Rutherford County Schools has passed away after becoming trapped in a storm drain (See previous news story here). Asher.... Read More

Supporting Food Service Workers: Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting Raises Critical Funds

May 17, 2024 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

WGNS' Tiffany Parker talked to Giving Kitchen founder, Jen Hidinger Kendrick, who recalls the day her late husband publicly addressed his cancer diagnosis at a fundraiser as s.... Read More

Facing Unthinkable Choices as the Family of Asher Sullivan Navigate Heartache and Tragedy

May 13, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS is continuing to follow the tragedy involving the son of the Rutherford County Schools Director, Dr. Jimmy Sullivan. Tragedy that has now.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Other Locations Face Cybersecurity Crisis, Disrupting Some Patient Care

May 10, 2024 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A significant cybersecurity breach has impacted Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and several other locations, affecting doctors' abilities to.... Read More

Volunteers Play Major Role in Habitat for Humanity Build in Murfreesboro in Legacy Pointe

Apr 16, 2024 at 06:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On Tuesday, April 23, from 9 am to 3 pm, the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity will host a significant volunteer effort at its Legacy Pointe.... Read More

La Vergne High School SROs Extend Compassionate Aid to Homeless Student

Mar 25, 2024 at 10:59 am by Chandelar Williams

La Vergne, TN - In a heartwarming display of compassion and community support, School Resource Officers (SROs) Cody Didier and Jeremy Gregory from La Vergne High School steppe.... Read More

Cannon County Schools Excited for State Basketball Tournament After 39 Year Break

Mar 11, 2024 at 10:49 am by Chandelar Williams

Woodbury, TN - Cannon County Schools will be dismissing classes early at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, to show support for the Cannon County High School Lions Basket.... Read More