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Child Abuse Cases Increase as COVID Dies Down in Rutherford County

Apr 07, 2021 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

Now that most children are back in school, Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna Scott Davenport said that there has been an increase in child sexual abuse reports....D.... Read More

VA Locations in Tennessee Vaccinated 37,000 Veterans with COVID-19 Vaccines

Apr 05, 2021 at 06:55 am by WGNS

  During the first 90 days of 2021, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System has vaccinated more than 37,000 Veterans with COVID-19 vaccines.There are 139 VA health care.... Read More

Over 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered in Rutherford County, 1-Million Statewide

Apr 02, 2021 at 08:19 am by WGNS

Tennessee has reached a vaccination landmark of one million Tennesseans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 22 percent have received at least one dose."We c.... Read More

Nursing Homes See 96 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Since Vaccine Rollout

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:27 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term ca.... Read More

UPDATE: The COVID Pandemic in Rutherford County

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:39 am by WGNS

WGNS Continues to follow the COVID-19 trend locally and it appears as if the COVID Pandemic continues to show a slowing trend.  This is important news as this time last y.... Read More

Local Doctor Offices Now Offering COVID Vaccine to those 16 and Older in Rutherford County

Mar 26, 2021 at 01:22 pm by WGNS

As the COVID vaccines become more readily available, locations of where patients can receive the vaccine are also expanding.As heard in previous WGNS newscast, Governor Bill L.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Expands Vaccine Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Residents Aged 16 and Older

Mar 25, 2021 at 10:04 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— Rutherford County is now booking appointments for individuals aged 16 and older who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Governor Announces that all Residents aged 16+ will be Eligible for COVID Vaccination by April 5th

Mar 22, 2021 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Monday...Again, ALL Tennesseans aged 16 and up, will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later than April 5th.Tennessee continues to.... Read More

COVID Vaccines for Area Homeless in Rutherford County on March 26th

Mar 22, 2021 at 10:26 am by WGNS

Those who are homeless in Rutherford County will have an opportunity to receive the COVID Vaccine this Friday on March 26th.Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital is offering the Jo.... Read More

UPDATE: COVID Vaccines at State Farm Building in Murfreesboro Have Resumed

Mar 17, 2021 at 12:01 pm by WGNS

12:40 PM UPDATE: Vaccinations have resumed at State Farm after lightning caused a short delay on Wednesday (3/17/2021).PREVIOUS (BELOW):Those signed up to receive COVID Vaccin.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Offering Summer School This Year

Mar 16, 2021 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

The Murfreesboro City Schools have not had summer school in past years, but that has changed this year. In fact, all schools across the Volunteer State are offering Summer Sch.... Read More

Tennessee Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Mar 16, 2021 at 07:30 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health is working with partners across the state to ensure continued equitable and efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the com.... Read More

Most Medical Offices Still Require Face Coverings

Mar 15, 2021 at 06:54 am by WGNS

While the mask mandate has been lifted throughout Rutherford County, many businesses and medical offices continue to ask patrons, clients and guests to continue wearing a face.... Read More

Mask Mandate Is OVER In Rutherford County

Mar 15, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) A little over two-weeks ago, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced that the county’s face covering order will be lifted effective Monday, Mar.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System expands COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages

Mar 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages starting Friday, March 12.To request a vaccine appointment, enrolled Vete.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Medical Clinic is Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations

Mar 10, 2021 at 11:33 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic is now vaccinating those who are age 16 or older who are at a high risk of contracting COVID-19, which is under the state’s Phase 1c group. T.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office command vehicle vandalized at COVID testing site

Mar 09, 2021 at 10:58 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are in search of the man who vandalized a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Incident C.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic is Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations

Mar 03, 2021 at 09:11 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) is now providing aid in the solution to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering vaccines to patients and those in the Rutherford County Community.C.... Read More

Rutherford County Launches Local COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Website

Mar 02, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County announced Tuesday the launch of a local website (www.covidrc.com)  for residents to sign-up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. &l.... Read More

Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program to Launch March 8

Mar 01, 2021 at 10:39 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program beginning Monday, March 8.The pro.... Read More