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UPDATE on County Mayor Joe Carr's Injuries

Nov 16, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - County Mayor Joe Carr is recovering from nine broken ribs, a lacerated liver, and a semi-collapsed lung. The injury happened on Veterans Day afternoon aroun.... Read More
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Vehicle Crashes Into Home on River Rock Boulevard; One Hospitalized

Oct 28, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Tuesday (10/28/2025) a quiet morning took a sudden turn when an SUV crashed into a home on River Rock Blvd., prompting swift response from Murfreesboro F.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Touch a Truck Event, New Heart & Valve Center, Road Widening Project, and More | Sept. 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

đź“‹ Show Notes – Friday, September 26, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Families can explore emergency and specialty vehicles at the annual Tou.... Read More
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Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: Gordon B. Ferguson’s Retirement Honored with Warm Tributes

Jun 01, 2025 at 12:25 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - In the heart of Murfreesboro, leadership is more than a title—it’s a legacy, a ripple effect that touches lives in profound ways. On Saturd.... Read More

Dr. Ray Johnson, Pulmonologist, Honored!

Jan 07, 2025 at 08:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Local Pulmonologist Ray Johnson, MD, was surprised Tuesday morning (1/7/2025) with the WGNS' HEART FOR HEALING Award. After receiving the honor, Dr. Jo.... Read More

UPDATE: Virginia Woman Dies Following Parking Lot Accident in Murfreesboro

Dec 31, 2024 at 02:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Cathy Pendergrass, 61, of Warrenton, Virginia, has tragically died after sustaining critical injuries in a freak parking lot accident at LongHorn S.... Read More

Honoring Kristi Crass, an RN Perioperative Care nurse

Oct 05, 2024 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Kristi Crass, an RN Perioperative Care nurse at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital has been honored by a WGNS’ listener. “I was a p.... Read More
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NICU at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital filled with Treats!

Oct 31, 2023 at 09:48 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) On this Halloween the NICU at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital was full of sweet treats. The babies are rocking these hand-knitted crochet cos.... Read More

Patty Marschel Named Chair of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital's Board

Aug 31, 2023 at 12:07 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Congratulations to Patty Marschel who takes over the reins as the chair of the board of directors for Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She is reportedl.... Read More

Know What To Do When STROKES HIT!

May 17, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) For more than 11 summers, 75-year-old Albert “Ed” Mendez has volunteered his time by teaching archery lessons at his church's annual youth camp.... Read More

Area Hospitals Warn of COVID-19 Increases

Oct 21, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Ascension St. Thomas, Vanderbilt Health, Tristar Health and Meharry Medical College issue a joint statement that the number of active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is rising. In.... Read More