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Blackman High School distance-learning extended until Monday, Nov. 16

Nov 11, 2020 at 09:37 am by WGNS

WGNS has an update on Blackman High School and their in-person reopening date, which was recently extended. In-person students will now return on Monday, Nov. 16, unless they.... Read More

Dr. Craig McCabe on air with WGNS

Nov 09, 2020 at 09:04 am by Producer

Dr. Craig McCabe was on the road today, but joined Scott Walker on air by phone at WGNS. McCabe Vision CenterAddress: 122 Heritage Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615.... Read More

COVID-19: Rocky Fork Elementary School now switched to Distance Learning

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

Rocky Fork Elementary School parents in Smyrna were the latest to be notified about changes due to COVID-19. Spokesperson of the Rutherford County School System James Evans re.... Read More

MT FB Game with Charlotte Postponed

Nov 06, 2020 at 11:49 am by WGNS

Middle Tennessee's home Conference USA game against Charlotte set for Saturday has been postponed due to Covid19 cases and contact tracing within the 49er program. The two sch.... Read More

COVID-19 Unemployment Filings Continue to go DOWN in Tennessee

Nov 05, 2020 at 10:16 am by WGNS

A total of 906,360 new unemployment claims have been filed in Tennessee since March 15th, which was ten days after the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The positive news is tha.... Read More

RCS announces distance-learning flex days for November, January and March

Oct 31, 2020 at 09:18 am by WGNS

  Rutherford County Schools will hold three additional distance-learning flex days this school year, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced today.  The flex d.... Read More

Rockvale High and Stewarts Creek High reopening dates announced

Oct 30, 2020 at 07:53 am by WGNS

Rockvale High School and Stewarts Creek High School now have reopening dates, after being shut down due to the concern of COVID-19 numbers and a lack of substitute teachers. T.... Read More

COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits on Downward Trend

Oct 29, 2020 at 08:55 am by WGNS

COVID-19 unemployment claims seem to be on a downward trend that has continued for the past 3 weeks in Tennessee.The most recent week ending on October 24th showed that the nu.... Read More

Oakland High Added to COVID Closure List

Oct 28, 2020 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

Add Oakland to the list of high schools closed due to an increase in COVID-19.Rutherford County Schools spokesman James Evans says beginning Thursday, all Oakland High student.... Read More

Ten $5,000 grants available to support educators during COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

While administrators and teachers have reacted in remarkable ways during unprecedented times, AAA understands that classroom needs continue to evolve. Starting today, AAA.... Read More

Free meal pickup available for Rockvale High, Stewarts Creek High students

Oct 27, 2020 at 05:52 pm by WGNS

With two county high schools on distance learning due to a high number of coronavirus cases, the district is reminding parents at those schools free lunch is available during.... Read More

Rutherford County MASK MANDATE is BACK

Oct 26, 2020 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County to Reinstate Face Covering Order Effective Wednesday, October 28 at 11:59 p.m. CDTRutherford County, TN—Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon th.... Read More

Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Oct 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination.... Read More

Rockvale Football Season Over Due to COVID-19

Oct 22, 2020 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

The last two games of the regular season for Rockvale football won't be played due to COVID-19. Their last two games against Cookeville Friday and Siegel October 30th won't be.... Read More

Nearby Williamson County Re-Issues Mask Mandate to Fight COVID-19

Oct 22, 2020 at 11:25 am by WGNS

In nearby Williamson County, Tennessee, the mayor has decided to re-issue a mask mandate to ensure COVID-19 numbers drop. Thursday October 22, 2020, Williamson County Mayor Ro.... Read More

1 in 3 Military families have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-related unemployment

Oct 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

1 in 3 military families have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-related unemployment among military spouses. As a result, many military families now find it difficult.... Read More

Area Hospitals Warn of COVID-19 Increases

Oct 21, 2020 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Ascension St. Thomas, Vanderbilt Health, Tristar Health and Meharry Medical College issue a joint statement that the number of active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is rising. In.... Read More

Nursing Homes Warn of Third Spike of COVID Cases Due to Community Spread

Oct 20, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More

Statements issued from Manchester, TN Board, Norman family regarding passing of Mayor Lonnie Norman - due to COVID-19

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 12, after a battle with COVID-19 virus. The family of Mayor Lonnie J. Norman has.... Read More

Op-ed: Flu vs. COVID-19 - Ascension Saint Thomas

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Op-Ed by Dr. Greg James Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas:  Flu season typically begins to ramp up in October which, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic&.... Read More