Joint Efforts Underway to Remove Debris for Douglas Lake Following Tropical Storm Helene

Nov 07, 2024 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical rec.... Read More

Federal Aid Denied for Rutherford County After Severe Weather

Jun 25, 2024 at 10:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, in the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee requested a Major Disaster.... Read More

Tennessee Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Rutherford County After Devastating Storms

Jun 14, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee earlier this year on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee has formally requested a Major.... Read More

"Keeping AM Radio in Vehicles" getting broad support!

May 17, 2023 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

(WASHINGTON, DC) Executives with the Ford Motor Company and members of the U.S. Congress have been impressed with the large number of persons who listen to AM radio for local.... Read More

Tornado Season...Do you have batteries for the "Over The Air" radio?

May 17, 2023 at 08:26 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The deadly tornadoes that marched across Middle Tennessee earlier this year are a reminder that these violently rotating columns of air can touch down any.... Read More

UPDATE: Save AM Radio in Vehicles

May 07, 2023 at 04:40 pm by WGNS

(WASHINGTON, DC) The National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) efforts to keep Ford Motor Company and other vehicle manufacturers from taking AM radios out of vehicles.... Read More

UPDATE: FEMA Continues to Offer Aid to Those Impacted by March 31 / April 1 Storms - Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Rockvale

May 01, 2023 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATE - Rutherford / Cannon County, TN – WGNS is continuing to follow information from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about aid that is available fo.... Read More

FEMA at Rockvale Community Center Tue-Sat

May 01, 2023 at 09:35 am by WGNS

(ROCKVALE, TN) If you had damage from the recent tornadoes, FEMA will be at the Rockvale Community Center this week, Tuesday-Saturday (May 2-6, 2023) from 8:00AM each mor.... Read More

Today's Show Focused on the Darren Welker Servant Heart Fund, Followed by a Segment on Special Low-Interest Loans for Those Impacted by Recent Storms

May 01, 2023 at 09:00 am by Producer

Segment I: During the first portion of the show, we learned about an upcoming car and bike show that will be held in Murfreesboro on Saturday, June 24th. The event will be dir.... Read More

UPDATE: Home Loans at Less Than 3% Interest for Homeowners Impacted by Storms on March 31 and April 1

Apr 27, 2023 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford / Cannon County, TN – WGNS has an update from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about assistance that is available for home and business owne.... Read More

Tornado Moves IRS Federal Tax Deadline

Apr 15, 2023 at 01:31 pm by WGNS

(WASHINGTON, DC) Victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Tennessee from March 31 to April 1, 2023, now have until July 31, 2023, to file various individ.... Read More

FEMA Preliminary Flood Map Information Now Available

May 05, 2021 at 03:01 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued preliminary flood maps for Rutherford County.Data from FEMA indicates hundreds of pr.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency Informs Community About FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program

Apr 12, 2021 at 11:07 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program launched Monday to assist with financial expenses of funerals for COVID-19 related deaths.Ruth.... Read More

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee

Jan 05, 2021 at 05:50 pm by WGNS

FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement the state’s response efforts in the area affected by an explos.... Read More