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WGNS' Scott Walker talks to professors at MTSU about a number of topics dealing with Workplace Bullying, Science Grants and COVID-19

Jul 20, 2020 at 09:07 am by Producer

WGNS' Scott Walker talks to professors at MTSU about a number of topics (see show outline below): SEGMENT ONE – 8:10 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Jackie Gilbert, management profe.... Read More

The American Heart Association responds to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Re.... Read More

COVID-19 in Rutherford Co. This Week

Jul 19, 2020 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

There have been two additional tests and just over 900 new total cases of COVID-19 in the last eight days here in Rutherford County, according to data from the Tennessee Depar.... Read More

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

Jul 17, 2020 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

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

Sept. 11 MTSU Songs for Service canceled due to COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 at 05:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Citing public health concerns, organizers have canceled the inaugural Songs for Service, a tribute scheduled for Sept. 11 in Middle.... Read More

ACLU-TN Releases Report Analyzing Tennessee's Jail Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee released a comprehensive, statewide report that illustrates the cumulative impact of varying efforts to decarcerate local jails.... Read More

Walmart & Kroger to Require Face Masks

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

Two of the area's largest retailers will require customers to wear face masks. Walmart and Kroger both made announcements Wednesday (July 15) they'd begin requiring coverings.... Read More

American Lung Association starts Initiative to better explain COVID-19 as a Lung Infection

Jul 15, 2020 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

As the country's trusted champion of lung health, the American Lung Association’s top priority is the public’s health and well-being.  As more and more states.... Read More

BBB: Getting Tennesseans Back to Work, job scams and more

Jul 15, 2020 at 10:58 am by WGNS

James Price with the Better Business Bureau shares some local accredited companies who are looking for employees. If your business is hiring and you want to post jobs through.... 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

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

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

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

Truman Jones Doing Well Despite COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:50 am by WGNS

Truman Jones is doing well, despite getting a positive test for COVID-19. The WGNS talk show host has been off the air the last several days awaiting his test results. Tr.... Read More

Fall Contact Sports in Limbo

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

The TSSAA Board of Control delayed a contingency plan vote last week for the 2020 high school football and girls soccer seasons. The organization asked that it be exempt from.... Read More

Masks or No Masks for Rutherford County School Students - That is the Question

Jul 13, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools will open traditionally in August and all parents will also have a choice to select a distance-learning option, according to the reopening plan adopt.... Read More

COVID-19 in Rutherford Co. This Week

Jul 11, 2020 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

The number of active coronavirus cases in Rutherford County grew by 361 in the last eight days, including 12 hospitalizations and four deaths. In comparing the statistics fro.... Read More

COVID-19 Feed The Children Applications Extended

Jul 11, 2020 at 07:03 am by Bart

(NASHVILLE)  The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking steps to ensure parents are able to receive a program designed to help them feed their child.... Read More