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Honoring a Hero: Alvin C. York Memorial Celebration in Murfreesboro

Dec 10, 2024 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Veterans and the public are invited to honor the life and legacy of Alvin C. York on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT.... Read More

Thursday is Great American Smokeout!

Nov 20, 2024 at 06:59 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - This Thursday (11/21/2024) is the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT and LUNG CANCER SCREENING Awareness Day. The Great American Smokeout encourages Americans to.... Read More

Not just on GIVING TUESDAY, the Red Cross urgently needs help!

Nov 18, 2024 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Tennessee - In 2024, the climate crisis mounted an overwhelming toll on people in Tennessee and the U.S., who relied on the American Red Cross for relief and care a.... Read More

The Red Cross Helps Veterans

Nov 09, 2024 at 04:23 am by WGNS

USA - Since American nurse Clara Barton founded the Red Cross on May 21, 1881, one of its major jobs is to keep an open line of communications between military personnel and t.... Read More

Veterans and families invited to annual Veteran Fall Festival in Murfreesboro

Oct 10, 2024 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System invites all middle Tennessee Veterans and families to its annual Veteran Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 18 f.... Read More

PTSD Beyond the Battlefield: Identifying and Addressing Trauma

Jul 05, 2024 at 10:34 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - PTSD is a very real problem that often goes unrecognized by those who suffer from it... Elisa Gitan at the VA PTSD Clinic in Murfreesboro highl.... Read More

MT Alumni Night and Military Appreciation Night at the Nashville Sounds on June 6

May 31, 2024 at 06:43 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The Nashville Sounds announced that they will wear specialty military jerseys for Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, June 6, and a.... Read More

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MTSU Hosts Army Reserve Commanding General for Opry Event, Campus Visit

May 22, 2024 at 05:22 pm by WGNS News

This year’s edition of Grand Ole Opry’s annual Salute the Troops celebration, again sponsored by the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center,.... Read More

Preserving the Past: Murfreesboro's Benevolent Cemetery and Its Storied Legacy

May 06, 2024 at 08:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An almost hidden plot of land along the railroad tracks and next to the bridge on South Church Street near Middle Tennessee Boulevard in Murfreesbor.... Read More

41st 'Salute Game' Honors Veterans, Military Personnel Nov. 11 at MTSU

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:25 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and the Blue Raider footbal.... Read More

City Offices, Some Facilities Closing Nov. 10 in Recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11

Nov 08, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Hall and some City offices will be closed Friday, Nov 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, a day to honor the heroism and.... Read More

UPDATED: PACT Act offers special Health Care Enrollment for Tennessee Veterans

Sep 27, 2023 at 07:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Veterans unenrolled in VA health care are encouraged to apply for their care by Sept. 30, 2023, to take advantage of the PACT Act special enrollment.... Read More

With Honors College bells tolling, MTSU Daniels Center hosts 9/11 Remembrance

Sep 07, 2023 at 08:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A special twist of utilizing the University Honors College bell tower bells tolling at specific times will be part of the ninth annu.... Read More

VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022

Aug 10, 2023 at 05:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The VA is encouraging all Veterans to file their PACT Act-related claims after the deadline to apply was extended. The PACT Act gives Vet.... Read More

Newly Elected 2023-2024 Tennessee Fisher House Foundation Officers on the York VA Campus

Aug 03, 2023 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Tennessee Fisher House is a “home away from home” for families of Veterans undergoing treatment at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. The.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Receives 4-Star CMS Quality Ratings

Jul 28, 2023 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 26 for the first time. TVH.... Read More

TOPICS: Back to School "School Supply" Drive, Acid Reflux and How to Help Solve the Problem, Veterans and their Enrollment for Benefits Under the PACT Act

Jul 14, 2023 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

First Segment: Local non-profit Barnabas Vision is collecting school supplies for students in need throughout the community. Volunteer Hillary Hodges talked to WGNS’ Sco.... Read More