Crisis Intervention

Community Homelessness Solutions: Journey Home & Greenhouse Ministries Breakdown

Sep 17, 2026 at 10:24 am

Tackling local homelessness requires far more than just providing a roof—it demands restoring hope, community, and personal dignity. Host Bill Kraus sits down with com.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Host 9th Annual Light Up the Night Event in Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:32 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Child Advocacy Center is bringing the community together this week to help victims of child abuse and child sexual abuse across Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Child Abuse Prevention Training & Community Support: Child Advocacy Center Rutherford County

Jul 30, 2026 at 11:11 am

Empowering children with personal safety tools is essential to preventing abuse before it starts. Karista Colwell and Annea Smith, Speak Up Be Safe Coordinator at the Child.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center | From Crisis to Community Care: 26 Years of Fighting for Children

Feb 23, 2026 at 11:17 am by Producer

Child abuse is a dark reality that often thrives in silence, but the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has spent 26 years bringing these stories.... Read More

Bowling Tournament Aims to Raise Funds for Teen Suicide Prevention

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — Sheriff’s deputies who regularly respond to mental health and crisis calls will roll up their sleeves and lace up their bowling shoes next month to.... Read More

Virtual Reality: The Future of Police Training Unfolding in Rutherford County

Jun 24, 2024 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - A Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) professor is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) as a training tool for police officers. Dr. B.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:47 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Patty Oeser earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.... Read More