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Roe v. Wade being Overturned in June of 2022 was Celebrated with Right to Life Rally this past Saturday in Murfreesboro

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - One year ago in June of 2022, Roe V. Wade was overturned, which put the legality of abortion back into the hands of individual states like Tennessee. The on.... Read More

TN Right to Life Releases Statement on Approved Abortion Related Legislation

Apr 28, 2023 at 09:35 pm by WGNS News

  Tennessee Right to Life would like has thanked Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for signing into law House Bill 883 / Senate Bill 745 which will clarify but not weaken the.... Read More

11-Charged with FACE Act Violations Stemming From 2021 Blockade of Mount Juliet Reproductive Health Clinic

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

(WILSON COUNTY, Tenn.) A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday charges eleven individuals with violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, announc.... Read More

TN Right to Life on Human Life Protection Act Effective 8/25/22

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:04 am by WGNS

(TENNESSEE) Tennessee Right to Life reports that pro-life Tennesseans have waited nearly 50 years for Thursday, August 25, 2022, to take place. On that date, Tennessee Right t.... Read More

Historic Move by the Supreme Court: Roe Vs. Wade Overturned in America

Jun 24, 2022 at 09:40 am by WGNS

Roe Vs. Wade has been overturned, as confirmed by the Supreme Court’s decision. When the news hit on Friday (6/24/22) morning, WGNS headed to CBS News...   Repu.... Read More

Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church Raise Over $5,000 for PORTICO in Murfreesboro

May 20, 2022 at 07:26 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) The Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro, found the recipe to boost their support for the “Respect for Lif.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Own ‘Miracle’, John Dempsey to Represent Tennessee at the National Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest

May 12, 2022 at 04:05 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) “The doctor told my parents that abortion was their only option…so they fired him,” stated John Dempsey during the recent Tennessee.... Read More

Pro-Choice Rally held on Rutherford County Square Tuesday, Election Day

May 04, 2022 at 07:33 am by WGNS

As folks parked on the Rutherford County Square to vote on Tuesday, many were met with protestors who were chanting about their body and their right to abortion… (.... Read More

Tele-Med Abortion Ban (HB 2416/SB 2281) Advances to Governor's Desk

Apr 22, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Tennessee - The Tele-med abortion ban passed its final step in the Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday, passing in the Senate by a 26-4 vote."Tennessee Right to Life thanks.... Read More

TN Right to Life Applauds 6th Circuit Ruling regarding different bans on abortion

Feb 03, 2022 at 08:59 am by WGNS

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated Tennessee’s ban on abortions for reasons such as race, gender, or genetic abnormality. Tenn.... Read More

TN Right to Life Responds to Attorney General Slatery's Satement on Abortion Waiting Period

Nov 15, 2021 at 07:27 am by WGNS

On Friday (Nov. 12, 2021), the Attorney General for the State of Tennessee, Herbert Slatery, announced that the 6th Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision affirmin.... Read More

ACLU Reports the ban on abortion if sought for certain reasons, including Down syndrome, is blocked again

Sep 10, 2021 at 04:36 pm by WGNS

Press release from the Tennessee ACLU Chapter: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit blocked a Tennessee ban on abortion starting at approximately six.... Read More

Full 6th Circuit upholds Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period before an abortion

Aug 05, 2021 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit on Thursday upheld a 2015 Tennessee law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before abortions so that women have time to recei.... Read More

Supreme Court Case Could Change Abortion Laws Nationwide

May 18, 2021 at 10:35 am by WGNS

Monday, the United States Supreme Court announced that they will hear arguments next term regarding Mississippi’s ban on abortions at 15 weeks. The Court announced that.... Read More

UPDATE: The Unborn Child Dignity Act becomes law in Tennessee

May 10, 2021 at 10:07 am by WGNS

UPDATE: State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, Monday announced The Unborn Child Dignity Act has been signed by Gov. Bill Lee an.... Read More

Anna Young Wins Tennessee Right to Life's 22nd Annual Pro-Life Oratory Contest for High School Students

Apr 28, 2021 at 11:42 am by WGNS

“If abortion is so empowering, why does the culture have to disguise it to make it seem more appealing to society. They use talking points and euphemisms to deceive&hell.... Read More

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Expedited Appeal and Grants Stay of Injunction Pending Appeal

Apr 26, 2021 at 11:28 am by WGNS

On Friday, April 23, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals granted the State of Tennessee’s motion to lift the injunction against the 48-hour waiting period pending a f.... Read More

New Legislation in Tennessee Requires Burial or Cremation of Aborted Child

Apr 21, 2021 at 03:57 pm by WGNS

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, successfully guided passage of the Unborn Child Dignity Act through both chambers of the Ten.... Read More

Waiting Period Law that States an Abortion Cannot Take Place Before a 48-Hour “Waiting Period” on Hold in Tennessee

Feb 22, 2021 at 07:35 am by WGNS

On Friday, February 19, 2021, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a divided 2-1 decision, ruled to deny the State of Tennessee's petition to stay the injunction applie.... Read More

Tennessee Right to Life Condemns District Court Ruling Basic Safeguard for Women Struck Down

Oct 14, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Release from TN Right to Life: With complete disregard for the health and safety of Tennessee's women and unborn children, Senior United States District Judge Bernard A. Fried.... Read More