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Rutherford County Schools say Biggest Issue with COVID Remains Staffing Problems

Jan 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools continue to monitor education facilities as they navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic. County Schools Director Bill Spurlock stated the biggest issue r.... Read More

Unemployment Claims in TN and Rutherford County are Again Rising

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:54 am by WGNS

The numbers of those seeking unemployment due to joblessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic is growing once again at a record pace. In Tennessee, the number of those filing for.... Read More

Mothers-to-be at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications

Jan 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

A lot of questions circulate around the COVID Vaccine, but little has been discussed about expectant mothers. That said, more should be addressed about the subject because Rut.... Read More

Should you get the COVID Vaccine?

Jan 12, 2021 at 09:10 am by Producer

On this mornings show, WGNS explored the question, "Should you get the COVID Vaccine?" Our guest during the first half of the program was Dr. David Sellers with Saint Thomas R.... Read More

Rutherford County Announces COVID-19 Testing Changes

Jan 08, 2021 at 09:07 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Health Department announces new testing hours for next week.Beginning Monday, January 11th, Rutherford County will be testing a.... Read More

UPDATE: Vaccines, Allergies and Vaccination Site in Murfreesboro

Jan 08, 2021 at 08:58 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire Chief Mark Foulks told WGNS that those who are are permitted to get the COVID Vaccine will do so in the State Farm parking lot, where a vaccination site ha.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools IN PERSON Learning to Resume Monday

Jan 06, 2021 at 06:10 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools have sent messages to parents advising them of the plan for Monday, January 11, 2021. Schools spokesperson James Evans stated...(Audio availabl.... Read More

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination in Tennessee?

Jan 06, 2021 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

Tennessee citizens now have a little help in deciding if they should receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Governor Bill Lee has released that a new tool on the states we.... Read More

Senior Living Facility in Murfreesboro to Vaccinate Residents This Week

Jan 06, 2021 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

The Villages of Murfreesboro are vaccinating their residents and workers this week to further protect them against COVID-19. Hope Rogers is the Community Relations Director at.... 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

Rutherford School Board declines hybrid calendar proposal; all in-person students will resume school on Monday, Jan. 11.

Jan 05, 2021 at 09:39 pm by WGNS

A proposal to use a hybrid schedule for students for the next four weeks was not approved by the Rutherford County Board of Education Tuesday evening.  Director of Schoo.... Read More

Smyrna Rutherford County Clerk Office - Closed, due to COVID-19 Protocol

Jan 05, 2021 at 06:36 pm by WGNS

WGNS has more news from the Rutherford County Clerk on changes being made due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Effective immediately (01/05/21), due to “Pandemic Protocol&rdquo.... Read More

COVID Vaccine Reported to Fight the Latest Strain that Started in the UK, According to Rutherford County Mayor

Jan 05, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

More news on the vaccine for COVID-19 in Tennessee. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS that the inoculation is said to protect against the latest strain of the coro.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Continues COVID-19 Vaccination

Jan 04, 2021 at 06:55 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Tennessee continues efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as described in the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Tennessee county health department st.... Read More

UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccines Currently being Administered in Phases in Rutherford County, TN

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:39 am by WGNS

COVID Vaccinations have been administered to multiple first responders and healthcare providers in Rutherford County. WGNS was told by County Mayor Bill Ketron that the proces.... Read More

Update on WGNS' Jon Dinkins in His COVID-19 Battle

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

As many listeners are aware, WGNS' Jon Dinkins has been in a serious battle with COVID-19. Many people have asked for an update on his condition. He was able to join the Wake.... Read More

Blue Raiders postpone C-USA opener at Florida Atlantic

Dec 31, 2020 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball will have to wait a little longer to open Conference USA play in the 2020-21 season, as the Blue Raiders have postponed this weekend's games.... Read More

BlueCross Shares Plan to Cover Costs for COVID-19 Vaccination

Dec 30, 2020 at 07:02 pm by WGNS

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee wants to make members aware that it will cover the administration cost for all coronavirus vaccines that receive Food and Drug Administration.... Read More

Distance Learning not as good of a Learning Enviroment as Traditional Classroom

Dec 17, 2020 at 06:43 pm by WGNS

Distance Learning has been hard on not only parents, but students as the traditional classroom has long been a superior learning environment since the first school was establi.... Read More

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in Tennessee, Next Steps Announced

Dec 17, 2020 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state expects to receive its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on or around Dec. 21.Tennessee expects to re.... Read More