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FirstBank Mortgage awards $5,000 in scholarships to Murfreesboro families

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – FirstBank Mortgage has awarded $58,000 to families as part of the Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship program. In total, 58 families received $1,0.... Read More

Nearly one third of Tennessee parents are worried their child has an undiagnosed mental health condition, new poll finds

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:00 am by WGNS

One third of Tennessee parents with children aged 6-17 are worried their child has an undiagnosed mental health condition, a new poll from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Heal.... Read More

Tri-Star Stonecrest Medical Donates 500 Masks to Rutherford County Businesses to Support #RutherfordResponsible Initiative

Jul 15, 2020 at 09:59 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced a new initiative last week entitled “#RutherfordResponsible” strongly encouraging citizen.... Read More

Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 7AM Podcast

Jul 15, 2020 at 08:44 am by WGNS

Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 6AM Podcast

Jul 15, 2020 at 08:43 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Special Kids 2020 Banquet

Jul 15, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro,TN - Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center will host their annual banquet as a “virtual event” for the first time on Thursday, September 3. All proc.... Read More

NASHVILLE: Enforcement of Mask Wearing Begins

Jul 15, 2020 at 07:50 am by WGNS

In nearby Nashville where mask wearing is mandatory, the Metro Nashville Police Department has started active enforcement of the Health Department’s mandatory mask order.... Read More

Change Shortage = Gas Station Giving Customers Option to Donate to Childrens Hospital

Jul 15, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Like many other stores across the county, Twice Daily Convenience Stores is finding new ways to adapt to the Federal Reserve’s significant coin shortage.&.... Read More

COVID-19 Data by Zip Code

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:31 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health has added some new information to its COVID-19 page to reflect trends by zip code. The information will not be updated daily, but weekly. C.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Students to Return to Classrooms in August (with Audio/Video)

Jul 14, 2020 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Schools will have kids in classrooms beginning in August after their board meeting. The Tuesday night decision also gives parents the option for distance le.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Schools Seek Parent Input on Masks for the Upcoming School Year

Jul 14, 2020 at 07:28 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are asking parents for their input on students and staff wearing masks during the upcoming school year. On Tuesday (7/14/2020), parents received.... Read More

Bee Keepers Conspire, Polar Bears and or Elephants Facing a Crisis - MTSU Professor Chimes In

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:28 am by WGNS

Bee Keepers Conspire, Polar Bears and or Elephants Facing a Crisis - MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has more on these topics...

Local Fire Fighters Rescue Kittens!

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:18 am by WGNS

You often hear about cat rescue's by Fire Department officials around the country, but seldom do you hear the local stories of such rescues. In Murfreesboro, firefighters.... Read More

Education at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center - Teen being held on murder charge Graduates

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Teens who were at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center during COVID-19 continued learning when schools closed early. Judge Donna Scott Davenport told WGNS NEWS abou.... Read More

Drowning at Tims Ford Lake

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:57 am by WGNS

A Tullahoma man is dead after an accidental drowning at Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County Saturday, July 11.According to TWRA, officers responded just after noon to learn that.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. headed to new career as a Blackman Educator

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:31 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Sgt. Jimmy Cassidy. Sgt. Cassidy served the county for 22 years. He was part of the Sheriff's Services Unit.Cassi.... Read More

2020 Special Kids Banquet Nearing

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:05 am by WGNS

While the format of this year’s Special Kids Banquet may have changed, the non-profit says they look forward to hosting a night of great entertainment for families.... Read More

TN Arts Commission Awards Over $5.2 Million in CARES Act, State and Federal Funding

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded 359 Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Grants totaling $5,214,158 to help fund arts and cultural activities for nonprofit arts organizations, sc.... Read More

Adoption for LGBTQ Couples and Abortion in Tennessee: Hot Topics Among 2 Groups

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

An organization called "Healthy & Free / Tennessee" noted that two considerable actions occured this year during the Tennessee legislationsession. The group released the f.... Read More

Chairman Alexander Statement on Democratic White Paper on COVID-19 Vaccines

Jul 14, 2020 at 09:29 am by WGNS

Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the Democratic white paper on COVID-19 vaccines:“The United States is deve.... Read More