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Rutherford County lawmakers announce Smyrna, La Vergne senior centers to receive $8K grants

Aug 16, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Dawn White, R-Murfreesboro, today announced state gr.... Read More

Arosa Care Honored Nationally

Jul 27, 2022 at 09:18 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Arosa Care, located at 143 Uptown Square, has received several honors in recognition of the work done by its teams locally and nationwide. Middle Tenness.... Read More

72-Year-old told he is not allowed at any Walmart stores - after being caught three times for shoplifting

Jul 07, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Walmart on Rutherford Boulevard fell victim to another suspected shoplifter, but this time the long arm of the law caught the suspect. A loss prevention worker told the arriv.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated 95-years of serving Rutherford County and Nearby Communities

May 04, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Additional photos added from the 95th celebration held in Murfreesboro. Click the above photo to see the entire slideshow. (MURFREESBORO, TN) Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Growing number of Tennessee seniors will increase demand for state services

May 02, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated version of its report on Senior Long-Term Care in Tennessee. The report indicates the number of Tennessee seni.... Read More

The Positive Aging Conference will be held in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

For those who are 60-plus, you likely don’t feel like someone you once labeled as elderly. Most seniors are much more active today, when compared to years past.An upcomi.... Read More

TN Department of Health Awarded Project To Build Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

Mar 05, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced today it was awarded a two-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer's disease awareness. This project will suppor.... Read More

SCAN member James Rainey was a ‘good man’

Feb 25, 2022 at 10:50 am by WGNS

84-Year-old James Rainey of Fosterville was a “salt of the earth good man,” said volunteer Jack Kelton of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awa.... Read More

The District Attorney's Office hit the airwaves with court news, updates on court cases, law enforcement investigations and more

Jan 07, 2022 at 09:21 am by Producer

The District Attorney's Office hit the airwaves with court news, updates on court cases, law enforcement investigations and more.During today's program, retired Assistant Dist.... Read More

The exciting life of Senior Citizens in Today's Times - Show aired "LIVE" at Adams Place in Murfreesboro

Jan 05, 2022 at 09:42 am by Producer

Hear the WGNS Podcast of this show (1/5/2022) above): WGNS Host Bart Walker (filling in for Truman Jones) is joined by Adams Place Director Terri Deal to talk about seniors to.... Read More

Program Helps Elderly and Disabled Residents who Lack AC or Fan During Hot Months

Jul 27, 2021 at 08:06 am by WGNS

The longstanding Cool-Aid program based in Murfreesboro continues to heat up as temperatures rise throughout Rutherford County.Started over 30-years ago, the volunteer based p.... Read More

Helping Others: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Continues Helping Senior Citizens Through There SCAN Program

Jul 14, 2021 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

Positive news from the Rutherford County Sheriff... The Knights of Columbus members at St. Rose Catholic Church were recognized by the Sheriff's Office for donating to the S.... Read More

New Scam Targeting Senior Citizens in Middle Tennessee

Jun 14, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

A new scam is churning in Middle Tennessee, most recently targeting senior citizens in Hendersonville.Two Miami men were charged after they allegedly scammed two senior citize.... Read More

Former Mid-State Securities Broker Sentenced To Federal Prison For Stealing From Elderly Clients

May 24, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

A former Investments Vice President at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (Raymond James), was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for stealing $933,500 from two eld.... Read More

Help with Long Term Care Expenses for Seniors and their Spouses who Served in the Military

Mar 30, 2021 at 06:53 am by WGNS

There is a myriad of programs available for aging seniors and their spouses who served our country in the military, but most people don’t know about all the choices they.... Read More

Murfreesboro Organization that Focuses on Helping the Elderly in need of a New Home

Feb 18, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

A non-profit organization that focuses on helping the elderly in Murfreesboro is in need of a new home.Mindful Care Adult Day Services has operated in donated space at New Vis.... Read More

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Long Term Care

Jan 06, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More

Report finds 16.5% of Tennessee residents are 65+

Jan 05, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

The year 2020 marked another decennial Census, the once-a-decade federal project of counting the U.S. population. The Census collects data on a variety of demographic indicato.... Read More

Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability Seeks Input for State Plan on Aging

Dec 15, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) is seeking feedback from the public regarding the State Plan on Aging. Due to COVID-19 the agency is unable to have pub.... Read More

POSITIVE: Water wars for seniors in Smyrna a big hit

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Seniors have been enjoying the hot days with waterguns as a way to beat the heat. Most recently, residents at Traditions of Smyrna got the chance to sneak in a little sum.... Read More