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Retired Engineers and Bankers Transition to Teaching Through Rutherford County’s Teach Now Initiative

Jul 02, 2024 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Many professionals who have spent their careers in engineering, banking, and other industries are considering retirement, only to embark on a n.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks Legislation Tracks Psychiatric Bed Tracking

Apr 17, 2024 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

(With Audio) Nashville, TN - The Temessee House unanimously approved legislation to help ease the burden on hospitals in Tennessee. House Bill 827, sponsored by State Rep.... Read More

Annual report on status of children and youth in Tennessee provides an in-depth look at our youngest Tennesseans

Jan 08, 2024 at 12:56 pm by WGNS News

Creating a state, community or neighborhood where children thrive requires a wide-ranging assessment of outcomes from birth and maternal health into adulthood, education and.... Read More

Study Finds Significant Increased Risk of Future Health Issues for Youth Who Suffer Nonfatal Firearm Injuries

Jan 04, 2024 at 01:48 pm by WGNS News

Youth who suffer nonfatal firearm injuries have a significantly increased risk of hospitalizations, Emergency Department (ED) visits, outpatient visits and costs in the 12 mon.... Read More

House and Senate Members from Rutherford County Push for Medical Facilities to Better Update Bed Availability, Especially for Mental Health Treatment

May 30, 2023 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

Hear this entire story in a snapshot in less than 2-minutes... RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Mental health issues continue to grow among society and help for those who are bu.... Read More

Local Event for Area Youth to be held on October 22nd in Smyrna

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

A nonprofit outreach ministry that serves Rutherford County will host a community event entitled, “The Annual Soldiers 4 Christ Youth Explosion.” Nikita Martin sta.... Read More

Tennessee Cattlemen's Assoc. and Industry Partners Support Youth - Donating Local Beef to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jul 15, 2022 at 06:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – At the Tennessee Junior Beef Expo in Lebanon, Tenn. on June 30 through July 2, the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) with help from i.... Read More

Children Story Time and Creative Writing Events at the Local Libraries throughout Rutherford County

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:10 am by WGNS

Storytime is back at the local library in downtown Murfreesboro. Katie Turner with Linebaugh Youth Services told WGNS NEWS that starting this Spring, the library will focus on.... Read More

Readyville Teen Wins TN Cattlemen's Outstanding Youth Award

Feb 11, 2022 at 10:05 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN—The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) presented the Outstanding Youth Award to two individuals for their outstanding leadership and commitme.... Read More

$750K USDA grant establishes Tennessee Digital Agriculture Center at MTSU to enhance youth education

Dec 14, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s School of Agriculture seeks to develop the first Digital Agriculture Center in Tennessee after landing three-year,.... Read More

Indoor Soccer Field and Eight Synthetic Turf Fields being constructed at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex

May 26, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

The Richard Siegel Soccer Complex near the York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro is undergoing some major changes. Soccer fans are particularly excited about the futu.... Read More

Free Warm Meals during the "Ramadan 30 Days of Giving” Campaign

Apr 08, 2021 at 03:09 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Muslim Youth organization will be providing warm meals over an eight day period, starting on April 16th (distribution dates below). The meals are for hom.... Read More

Local Youth Handing Out 1,500 McDonalds Sandwiches to Rutherford County Homeless

Feb 25, 2021 at 11:20 am by WGNS

Local McDonald's teamed up with an organization to feed the homeless in Rutherford County on Thursday. The fast-food chain provided 1,500 McRib sandwiches.The distri.... Read More

Soon-To-Be High School Seniors can now Apply to be in Youth Leadership Rutherford

Feb 22, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Application Deadline has been Extended to March 5th - Soon-to-be high school seniors could benefit from a personal development, civic education and community engageme.... Read More