Veterans can pre-screen for access from a mobile device for Local VA Hospital

Jul 02, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) implemented an electronic COVID-19 screening tool at its Nashville and Alvin C. York campuses to expedite the entry process for V.... Read More

Vincent Named New Special Education Supervisor for Cannon County Schools

Jul 02, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Cannon County Director of Schools William F. Curtis has named Julie Vincent to be the new Special Education Supervisor for Cannon County Schools.  The position became ava.... Read More

Knotts Take Over Local Salvation Army Command

Jul 01, 2020 at 03:35 pm by WGNS

Captains Michael and Patrishia Knott have made it to Murfreesboro to lead the Salvation Army. They're taking over for Majors Joe and Melissa Irvin, who received a new command.... Read More

COVID-19 Testing Available Monday-Friday at all Locations of Health Departments

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:47 am by WGNS

Tennessee’s rural county health departments continue providing traditional services and are taking every precaution to keep patients, clients and staff members safe from.... Read More

City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in Tennessee

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:32 am by WGNS

The City of La Vergne has been named the “Freest City” in the state of Tennessee according to a study conducted by Beacon Center of Tennessee.The Beacon Center say.... Read More

UPDATE: Car vs Motorcycle Crash--Memorial at Northfield

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:20 am by WGNS

(UPDATE - MURFREESBORO)  A serious motorcycle vs automobile crash occurred shortly before nine o'clock Tuesday night (6/30/2020) at the intersection of Memorial Boul.... Read More

Certain Fireworks illegal in Murfreesboro, Regulated times to shoot Fireworks

Jul 01, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

(PHOTO by Andy Hutchins)  Be careful as to what kind of fireworks you shoot in the city limits of Murfreesboro because some are illegal to buy and use. Both bottle r.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric's Merger-Purchase Of MED Complete

Jul 01, 2020 at 10:59 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The merger between the Murfreesboro Electric Department (MED) and Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is now official as the final papers were signed. &n.... Read More

Republic Services Gives 60K Masks To County

Jul 01, 2020 at 10:06 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Republic Services, who operate Middle Point Landfill, has donated 60,000 N95 respirator masks to Rutherford County to help protect first responders, count.... Read More

RELEASE: TN AFL-CIO Announces Endorsed Candidates Ahead of August 6th Primary Election

Jul 01, 2020 at 05:15 am by WGNS

Following a meeting of its Executive Board and COPE Committee held earlier this week, the Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council is announcing its list of endorsed candidates&nb.... Read More

Craig McCabe, MD, PhD, FACS

Jul 01, 2020 at 12:01 am by WGNS

A listener writes, "I'm a musician and it's very important for me to see, but one day everything went black. I waited a couple of days for the light to come back, but it didn'.... Read More

Tamera Blair returning ‘home’ as new principal of Riverdale High School

Jun 30, 2020 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

By JAMES EVANSRutherford County SchoolsTamera Blair graduated Riverdale in 1987 and returned to the school more than 20 years later as a library media specialist. She’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayors’ Caucus Shares Joint Message Concerning Face Coverings

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Over the weekend, Dr. Michael Caldwell, Director of the Metro Public Health Department issued Public Health Order 8 that mandates the use of facial.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Unveils $82M Expansion Project to Meet Market's Anticipated Growth

Jun 30, 2020 at 02:37 pm by WGNS

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was live-streamed on June 18, 2020, to celebrate completion of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford's widely anticipated $82M vertical expansion project.... Read More

Murfreesboro looking to Start Ambulance Service - Rutherford County says Bad Idea

Jun 30, 2020 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) has provided an ambulance service throughout the area since 1972. County Mayor Bill Ketron says the City of Murfreesboro n.... Read More

Financial Independence with Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin

Jun 30, 2020 at 11:02 am by WGNS

NYC Nurse Thanks Fellow Heroes at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

ABOVE: Lewis (right) and her mom delivering thank you notes and goodies to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. "I wanted to show appreciation to the nurses at As.... Read More

Siegel High teacher earns Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Tennessee

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:27 am by WGNS

By PAIGE HOLLOWAYRutherford County SchoolsChristina Nichols-Hurt of Siegel High School was recently named the winner of the 2019-2020 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in Tenn.... Read More

City Councilman Ronnie Martin with Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:18 am by WGNS

Tennessee Right to Life Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Basic Safeguards for Women Struck Down

Jun 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

RELEASE from TN RIGHT TO LIFE: Leaving health and lives of women and unborn children at risk, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday (6/29/20) ruled against basic regulation of abortio.... Read More