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REMINDER - Cool-Aid Program Keeps it Cool in the Summer Heat

Aug 28, 2024 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

REMINDER - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary throughout the week, as high heat i.... Read More

Check on Loved Ones During Next Week’s Heatwave

Aug 22, 2024 at 10:36 pm by WGNS News

REMINDER - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities next week as the temperatures will once again rise. In f.... Read More

Cool-Aid Program Offers Vital Support During Rutherford County Heat Wave

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary throughout the week, as high heat index readin.... Read More

SCAN Program Makes Senior Citizen Feel Safe

Jul 18, 2024 at 06:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Resident Teresa Alexander joined the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network about five years ago.   Volunteer SCAN co-coordinat.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Issue Warning about Scam Targeting Elderly Residents

May 02, 2024 at 11:07 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department has issued a warning to the public regarding a sophisticated scam targeting elderly residents, resulting in significant f.... Read More

Attention SENIOR CITIZENS -- MTSU Conference on Positive Aging will be April 5th

Mar 24, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS

UPDATED w/Audio: MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is scheduled to take place in 2-weeks. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing,.... Read More

Second Positive Aging Conference Scheduled for April

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is being planned and has already been scheduled for April 5, 2024. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Westbrooks Towers Provides a Safe, Good Place to Live for Older Adults on a Limited Income

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN - Patsy Smith is 68-years-old, and living her best life at Westbrooks Towers in Murfreesboro. Smith said, “I’m safe, I love the people here.... Read More

WARNING: Heat Index Readings of 107 ° Possible Daily – Now Through Friday Evening

Aug 22, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: With a heat advisory in effect from noon on Tuesday until 8PM this Friday, area residents are encouraged to stay well hydrated with water and if possible, remain indo.... Read More

Free Fans and A/C's on a Limited Basis with Increasing Heat in Rutherford County

Aug 16, 2023 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Checking on loved ones, medically fragile friends, single parents struggling to keep the electricity turned on and the elderly throughout the hot summe.... Read More

Have You Seen William Deering?

Jul 04, 2023 at 07:10 pm by Bart

(MURFREESBORO) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reports that a 60-year-old Murfreesboro man is missing from the South Rutherford Boulevard Area. William Deerin.... Read More

TennCare Changes Could Leave Elderly, Disabled Without Health Benefits

Jun 07, 2023 at 03:25 pm by WGNS News

For elderly and disabled people, doctor and hospital visits can be a regular part of life, causing a seemingly never-ending stream of medical bills. For those with low inco.... Read More

Shelbyville Police Investigating Non-Profit Director for Financial Exploitation of the Elderly - One Arrest Made

Jun 06, 2023 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TENN. - An investigation into Castle Ministries and its director Brenda Knight got underway in Shelbyville late last month. The investigation is evidently fo.... Read More

Rutherford County lawmakers announce Smyrna, La Vergne senior centers to receive $8K grants

Aug 16, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Dawn White, R-Murfreesboro, today announced state gr.... Read More

Arosa Care Honored Nationally

Jul 27, 2022 at 09:18 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Arosa Care, located at 143 Uptown Square, has received several honors in recognition of the work done by its teams locally and nationwide. Middle Tenness.... Read More

72-Year-old told he is not allowed at any Walmart stores - after being caught three times for shoplifting

Jul 07, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Walmart on Rutherford Boulevard fell victim to another suspected shoplifter, but this time the long arm of the law caught the suspect. A loss prevention worker told the arriv.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated 95-years of serving Rutherford County and Nearby Communities

May 04, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Additional photos added from the 95th celebration held in Murfreesboro. Click the above photo to see the entire slideshow. (MURFREESBORO, TN) Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Growing number of Tennessee seniors will increase demand for state services

May 02, 2022 at 07:16 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated version of its report on Senior Long-Term Care in Tennessee. The report indicates the number of Tennessee seni.... Read More

The Positive Aging Conference will be held in Murfreesboro

Apr 19, 2022 at 07:14 am by WGNS

For those who are 60-plus, you likely don’t feel like someone you once labeled as elderly. Most seniors are much more active today, when compared to years past.An upcomi.... Read More

TN Department of Health Awarded Project To Build Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

Mar 05, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced today it was awarded a two-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer's disease awareness. This project will suppor.... Read More