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State Law Offers Families Needed Relief from School Fees

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – As the academic year begins this month across Middle Tennessee, many parents are reminded of the numerous expenses associated with having school-aged.... Read More

Grant Writing Brunch at MTSU March 29

Mar 13, 2024 at 04:36 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is hosting a grant-writing community brunch to share some food and opportunities with grant-funded facul.... Read More

Help for the 1,200 Homeless RCS Students

Nov 18, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Providing food for 1,200 homeless students in Rutherford County Schools remains a daily passion for Jessica Johnson, the school system’s homeless edu.... Read More

Enhanced Treatment Helps Fast Nicotine Metabolizers Quit Smoking

May 31, 2023 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

STUDY - A study from Vanderbilt researchers has found that enhanced treatment support can help smokers who have more difficulty quitting because they are fast metabolizers of.... Read More

Special Fashion Show with Senior Models will Raise Funds to Help Senior Citizens in Need

Apr 14, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A nonprofit faith-based organization in Rutherford County, sponsored by the Churches of Christ, is hosting a fashion show / fundraiser this month. The eve.... Read More

House Sitter in Rutherford Co. Receives Help from a Phone Call in England

Apr 10, 2023 at 06:27 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - It all started with a phone call from England... A Rutherford County couple traveling overseas became concerned when a woman who was a relative and h.... Read More

New Online Resource Connects Tennesseans In Substance-Use Crisis To local Treatment Services

Mar 07, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

A new substance abuse treatment locator website from the Tennessee Department of Health is available today at FindHelpNowTN.org. This site links individuals directly to care a.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces inaugural three-day giving campaign

Sep 20, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford / Cannon Counties, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces its inaugural three-day giving campaign, called GIVE UNITED, t.... Read More

Local Non-Profit Offering Helpful Classes for the Community

Sep 02, 2022 at 03:42 pm by WGNS

Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is reaching out to the community with ongoing classes to help Rutherford County residents. Previously, the classes were on Zoom video due to C.... Read More

Action Line: Preventing Suicide and helping families impacted by suicide

May 20, 2022 at 09:08 am by WGNS

Today we were joined by Meghan Gwaltney, Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The grassroots work they do focuses on eliminating the loss of life.... 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

Rep. Bryan Terry supports $175M in grant funding to support low-income families in Tennessee

May 05, 2022 at 11:38 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, proudly supports $175 million in grant funding to better serve struggling Tennesseans through the.... Read More

The Journey Home continues the fight to end generational poverty and homelessness in Rutherford County

May 05, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Journey Home in Murfreesboro works to help those who are both homeless or on the edge of homelessness daily. Scott Foster, director of The Journey Home,.... Read More

Op-Ed: Take time to encourage!

May 04, 2022 at 07:45 pm by WGNS

Take time to encourage!  by David Coggin, Barnabas Vision I believe Rutherford County is one of the most encouraging and giving communities in the world, but we are.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Hometown Heroes Silent Auction

Apr 26, 2022 at 09:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — “You only have four days left to bid on the items in the Hometown Heroes Silent Auction,” announced Child Advocacy Center Developmen.... Read More

Fundraiser for non-profit Barnabas Vision on April 30th

Apr 16, 2022 at 07:43 pm by WGNS

  Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is hosting a drop-in event to raise funds to help those in the community who are in need of help.The Christian ministry works with loc.... Read More

Third Blessing Box Opens in LaVergne at Rescue Squad

Apr 07, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

The "We Are Hope Foundation" and the LaVergne Rescue Squad have partnered to bring a third blessing box to the city, this one named “Kayleigh’s Blessing Box”.... Read More

Hometown Heroes Walk for Children in Murfreesboro on April 29th

Mar 28, 2022 at 06:56 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “On your mark.  Get set.  Go!” said Development Coordinator Katie Enzor.  “The Child Advocacy Center is making prepa.... Read More

Second Blessing Box installed in LaVergne, TN

Mar 23, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

A second Blessing Box was installed in LaVergne on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Sonic Drive-In, located at 5210 Murfreesboro Rd. The box currently contains non-perishable.... Read More

Tennessee Obtains Approval for Retroactive Food Assistance to Eligible Children in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 28, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Beginning March 4, 2022, eligible children that did not receive assistance through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program f.... Read More