Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Pregnancy a Life-Changing Event: TN Women Want Federal Officials Recognition - Wgnsradio

Currently, pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and therefore the agency does not waive the open enrollment period requirement for women under the Affordable Care Act. Photo credit: http://ift.tt/1EqYXPW

If a woman in Tennessee gets pregnant while not covered by insurance, she is not eligible to enroll in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act outside of the open-enrollment period. Pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - while giving birth or adopting a child are.

Ashley Coffield, chief executive of Planned Parenthood - Greater Memphis Region, said that needs to change.

"Pregnancy is a life-changing event, and access to health care is incredibly important for women to access prenatal care," she said. "We would like the Department of Health and Human Services to recognize that in order to allow women to enroll at any point during the year."

Planned Parenthood and other women's health advocacy groups are asking citizens to voice their concerns to DHHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, uninsured pregnant women receive fewer prenatal-care services and are more likely to experience hypertension as well as low birth weight and infant mortality in their babies.

Every day, Planned Parenthood Health Centers are seeing the benefits of available health coverage, Coffield said, but that benefit needs to be offered to women as they prepare to become mothers.

"We're seeing more insured women. We're seeing more women who are coming to us with health insurance and how empowering that is for them and their families," she said, "and we don't believe any pregnant woman should have to worry about enrollment dates and blackout periods to get the care that she needs."

Currently, women who qualify for Medicaid can apply for coverage at any point during their pregnancy. More information is online at acog.org.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Pregnancy a Life-Changing Event: TN Women Want Federal Officials Recognition - Wgnsradio

Currently, pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and therefore the agency does not waive the open enrollment period requirement for women under the Affordable Care Act. Photo credit: http://ift.tt/1EqYXPW

If a woman in Tennessee gets pregnant while not covered by insurance, she is not eligible to enroll in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act outside of the open-enrollment period. Pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - while giving birth or adopting a child are.

Ashley Coffield, chief executive of Planned Parenthood - Greater Memphis Region, said that needs to change.

"Pregnancy is a life-changing event, and access to health care is incredibly important for women to access prenatal care," she said. "We would like the Department of Health and Human Services to recognize that in order to allow women to enroll at any point during the year."

Planned Parenthood and other women's health advocacy groups are asking citizens to voice their concerns to DHHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, uninsured pregnant women receive fewer prenatal-care services and are more likely to experience hypertension as well as low birth weight and infant mortality in their babies.

Every day, Planned Parenthood Health Centers are seeing the benefits of available health coverage, Coffield said, but that benefit needs to be offered to women as they prepare to become mothers.

"We're seeing more insured women. We're seeing more women who are coming to us with health insurance and how empowering that is for them and their families," she said, "and we don't believe any pregnant woman should have to worry about enrollment dates and blackout periods to get the care that she needs."

Currently, women who qualify for Medicaid can apply for coverage at any point during their pregnancy. More information is online at acog.org.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Pregnancy a Life-Changing Event: TN Women Want Federal Officials Recognition - Wgnsradio

Currently, pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and therefore the agency does not waive the open enrollment period requirement for women under the Affordable Care Act. Photo credit: http://ift.tt/1EqYXPW

If a woman in Tennessee gets pregnant while not covered by insurance, she is not eligible to enroll in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act outside of the open-enrollment period. Pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - while giving birth or adopting a child are.

Ashley Coffield, chief executive of Planned Parenthood - Greater Memphis Region, said that needs to change.

"Pregnancy is a life-changing event, and access to health care is incredibly important for women to access prenatal care," she said. "We would like the Department of Health and Human Services to recognize that in order to allow women to enroll at any point during the year."

Planned Parenthood and other women's health advocacy groups are asking citizens to voice their concerns to DHHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, uninsured pregnant women receive fewer prenatal-care services and are more likely to experience hypertension as well as low birth weight and infant mortality in their babies.

Every day, Planned Parenthood Health Centers are seeing the benefits of available health coverage, Coffield said, but that benefit needs to be offered to women as they prepare to become mothers.

"We're seeing more insured women. We're seeing more women who are coming to us with health insurance and how empowering that is for them and their families," she said, "and we don't believe any pregnant woman should have to worry about enrollment dates and blackout periods to get the care that she needs."

Currently, women who qualify for Medicaid can apply for coverage at any point during their pregnancy. More information is online at acog.org.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Pregnancy a Life-Changing Event: TN Women Want Federal Officials Recognition - Wgnsradio

Currently, pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and therefore the agency does not waive the open enrollment period requirement for women under the Affordable Care Act. Photo credit: http://ift.tt/1EqYXPW

If a woman in Tennessee gets pregnant while not covered by insurance, she is not eligible to enroll in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act outside of the open-enrollment period. Pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - while giving birth or adopting a child are.

Ashley Coffield, chief executive of Planned Parenthood - Greater Memphis Region, said that needs to change.

"Pregnancy is a life-changing event, and access to health care is incredibly important for women to access prenatal care," she said. "We would like the Department of Health and Human Services to recognize that in order to allow women to enroll at any point during the year."

Planned Parenthood and other women's health advocacy groups are asking citizens to voice their concerns to DHHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, uninsured pregnant women receive fewer prenatal-care services and are more likely to experience hypertension as well as low birth weight and infant mortality in their babies.

Every day, Planned Parenthood Health Centers are seeing the benefits of available health coverage, Coffield said, but that benefit needs to be offered to women as they prepare to become mothers.

"We're seeing more insured women. We're seeing more women who are coming to us with health insurance and how empowering that is for them and their families," she said, "and we don't believe any pregnant woman should have to worry about enrollment dates and blackout periods to get the care that she needs."

Currently, women who qualify for Medicaid can apply for coverage at any point during their pregnancy. More information is online at acog.org.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Adult learners can stay mentally vibrant with MTSU Lifelong Learning Program - Wgnsradio

Dr. Fred Colvin

MTSU is offering a new opportunity for adults age 50 and older to continue their education.

The Lifelong Learning Program will make its debut Monday, May 4, in the Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro.

Students in the program can take noncredit classes without the responsibilities of either homework or tests. The theme for 2015 is "Getting to Know Your Tennessee."

Dr. Tanya Peres-Lemons, an associate professor of anthropology and director of the MTSU/Rutherford County Archaeology Research Program, will teach a class on Tennessee archaeology.

Peres-Lemons worked at the University of Kentucky as a project director, zooarchaeologist and assistant director for archaeological research for several years before coming to MTSU in 2005.

Dr. Fred Colvin, MTSU professor emeritus of history, will teach a class on Tennessee history.

During his tenure at MTSU, Colvin developed and taught courses in Canadian history, the history of American sport, Tennessee history and European history. He also served as faculty senate president and director of graduate studies for the Department of History.

Classes will be conducted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday in May except for May 25, Memorial Day. Classes will take place on Tuesday, May 26, that week.

"The Lifelong Learning Institute is an inexpensive way for adult learners to satisfy their ongoing desire for knowledge in a relaxed environment with knowledgeable and experienced instructors," said Dr. Mark Byrnes, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and political science professor.

Fees are $20 for each course. Students may take one or both courses. To register online, go to www.mtalumni.com, or send a note to Connie Huddleston, MTSU Box 97, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. For more information, contact Huddleston at 615-494-7628 or connie.huddleston@mtsu.edu.

Plenty of free parking will be available in front of the building. A campus map is available at http://ift.tt/1NAIVo4.

Pregnancy a Life-Changing Event: TN Women Want Federal Officials Recognition - Wgnsradio

Currently, pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and therefore the agency does not waive the open enrollment period requirement for women under the Affordable Care Act. Photo credit: http://ift.tt/1EqYXPW

If a woman in Tennessee gets pregnant while not covered by insurance, she is not eligible to enroll in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act outside of the open-enrollment period. Pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - while giving birth or adopting a child are.

Ashley Coffield, chief executive of Planned Parenthood - Greater Memphis Region, said that needs to change.

"Pregnancy is a life-changing event, and access to health care is incredibly important for women to access prenatal care," she said. "We would like the Department of Health and Human Services to recognize that in order to allow women to enroll at any point during the year."

Planned Parenthood and other women's health advocacy groups are asking citizens to voice their concerns to DHHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, uninsured pregnant women receive fewer prenatal-care services and are more likely to experience hypertension as well as low birth weight and infant mortality in their babies.

Every day, Planned Parenthood Health Centers are seeing the benefits of available health coverage, Coffield said, but that benefit needs to be offered to women as they prepare to become mothers.

"We're seeing more insured women. We're seeing more women who are coming to us with health insurance and how empowering that is for them and their families," she said, "and we don't believe any pregnant woman should have to worry about enrollment dates and blackout periods to get the care that she needs."

Currently, women who qualify for Medicaid can apply for coverage at any point during their pregnancy. More information is online at acog.org.

Husband, wife hospitalized after massive house fire in Murfreesboro - WSMV Nashville

The fire started around 2 a.m. at the home on Watauga Way.

MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) -

A husband and wife were taken to the hospital following a massive house fire in Murfreesboro early Friday.

Officials said the blaze started around 2 a.m. in a dog house before spreading to the deck and then the home on Watauga Way.

Eight people, four adults and four children were asleep inside when they were woken up by one of the family's dogs.

The two homeowners are being treated for smoke inhalation. One of their dogs died in the fire.

Their niece, along with her husband and four children, were also staying at the home. The Knoxville family was in town for an academic competition at Franklin Road Christian school.

Family members spent Friday trying to salvage anything they could after the fire.

"Everything in their life is in here, so it's 99-percent gone," Susan Hancock said.

Hancock, her husband and four children were visiting her uncle and aunt, Bobby and Juanita Morehead. They were all asleep when they were jolted awake by the family's dog, Oso.

"If the dog hadn't woke me up, we probably would have been clawing to get out," Hancock said.

Everyone thought they had made it out until they realized Juanita Morehead was still inside.

"We thought she was gone," Hancock said. "And then we heard her voice."

Bobby and Juanita Morehead were taken to the hospital after being overcome by smoke.

"He has some scar tissue on his lungs and some prior health conditions," said Travis Roberts, a family member. "They wanted to take him and observe him, make sure he was OK. They are thinking now she may have burned her throat and lungs due to smoke inhalation."

Family members said the Moreheads have been through a lot in the last decade. Their three sons were all in the military. Two of them died, one from cancer and another in an accident while serving overseas. One of their dogs, a miniature Pinscher named Speedy, died in the fire.

"To have a devastating fire like this is a lot to take in," Roberts said. "A lot for anyone to go through."

Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze.

Family members have established a GoFundMe account to help the Moreheads get back on their feet. For more information, click here.

Copyright 2015 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.