Tennessee House Members Discuss Pro-Gun Control Protestors Storming the State Capital this Week

Mar 31, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

Friday on the WGNS Radio Action Line: State Representatives Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro and Robert Stevens of Smyrna, joined host Scott Walker ON AIR to talk about events at the.... Read More

Investigation into Shooting at Private School in Nashville Continues

Mar 28, 2023 at 11:39 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Metro Chief of Police John Drake confirmed on Tuesday that the shooter was under a doctors care for mental health problems. Here is an update on the mass shoot.... Read More
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UPDATED: 6 Deceased in Nashville Christian School Shooting

Mar 27, 2023 at 08:35 pm by Producer

NOTE: Out of respect for the families that were impacted by the incident at Covenant School in Nashville on Monday, March 27, 2023, WGNS Radio will not be releasing the video.... Read More
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Ribbon Cutting for Siegel Indoor Soccer Training Facility Set for March 24th in Murfreesboro

Mar 16, 2023 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A brand-new indoor soccer arena will open their doors to the public next Friday. The Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Department reports that the publi.... Read More

Oakland High School Nurse earns National Certification

Mar 15, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Oakland High School, a Rutherford County operated school, first opened in 1972. While the faces have changed over the decades, the overall mission to edu.... Read More

Rutherford County & Murfreesboro City Schools Closed on Friday, March 3, 2023

Mar 02, 2023 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools have decided to cancel school for Friday, March 3, 2023 out of an abundance of caution due to incoming severe weather. &nb.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Hosts Rutherford County Students to Learn About Robotic Surgery

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. –TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from across Rutherford County on January 24, 2023, for a special event. The “Na.... Read More
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New Murfreesboro Indoor Soccer Facility to Open in Early Spring

Feb 27, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

The new indoor soccer facility, which is 110,000 square feet in size, is about to open to soccer players for practicing, indoor events, and perhaps a few soccer games as well..... Read More
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12-Year-Old Murfreesboro Student in Fight for his Life as Doctors Search for a New Kidney

Feb 27, 2023 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A young man in Murfreesboro is in need of the communities help… in the form of a kidney transplant. Leaven Wilson, a former Blackman Elementary Schoo.... Read More

Revamped International Student Council acclimates new students to MTSU experience

Feb 11, 2023 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Megan Richard, coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services, along with staff at the Office of International Affairs&nb.... Read More
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New Indoor Soccer Arena to Open in February - See Photos of the Massively Impressive Field

Jan 13, 2023 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The brand new indoor soccer  arena is nearly complete and should open in February. WGNS took a tour of the facility and spoke to Murfreesboro Parks and.... Read More
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UPDATE: Fatal Crash Near Blackman Elementary: 1 dead, 1 critical, 1 stable

Jan 03, 2023 at 05:48 pm by WGNS

NOTE: Since the below information was released, Murfreesboro Police have confirmed that 2-persons have died as a result of the accident on Fortress Blvd. Click here.... Read More

Blackman Collegiate Academy students showcase research, dozens consider MTSU

Dec 15, 2022 at 07:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Zach Shafer wants to be a professional pilot one day. He is considering Middle Tennessee State University’s highly regarded Aerospa.... Read More
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Eagleville culture runs deep as Rutherford’s only K-12 school

Dec 14, 2022 at 11:44 pm by WGNS News

To say Eagleville School is unique is an understatement. With 100 years of history, the campus as it stands now is much larger than the original, having evolved through many c.... Read More

Today's Topic was Education in Tennessee with Guest JC Bowman

Dec 06, 2022 at 12:22 pm by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line we focused on education. WGNS’ Scott Walker talked to JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educator’s of Tennessee. Some of t.... Read More

State Rep. Bryan Terry highlights education report cards

Dec 05, 2022 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) In an effort to help local families and community members better understand state report card results for Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro Ci.... Read More

New partnership aligns Riverdale High School Honors with MTSU science college

Oct 21, 2022 at 03:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Basic and Applied Sciences welcomed dozens of outstanding students from the Riverdale High Sch.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Hall of Fame Recognizes Ten Individuals

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The MCS Hall of Fame committee is honored to announce the inaugural inductees for the 2022-23 school year.  The inductees represent educators and suppo.... Read More

‘We all need human connection’ and the Rutherford County Virtual School

Oct 20, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) While the term ‘virtual school’ may conjure memories of the pandemic, Rutherford County Virtual School continues into its third year, pu.... Read More

Storage Space Turned into Classrooms as Rutherford County Schools Continue to Grow

Oct 14, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

As Rutherford County continues to grow, the county schools continue to the feel growing pains. Storage space and workrooms within some of the existing schools have had to be t.... Read More