School meal prices increasing next school year

Jun 02, 2022 at 06:31 am by WGNS

For much of the past two years during the pandemic, schools have offered free breakfast and lunch through a federal United Department of Agriculture program. Reports from the.... Read More

MTSU’s integrated studies major allows student to build degree around music passion

May 31, 2022 at 12:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Now more than ever, students at Middle Tennessee State University are creating their own degree paths — thanks to a highly innovative ma.... Read More

Current Rutherford Co. School Director Terminates Tenured Walter Hill Elementary Principal Helen Campbell

May 27, 2022 at 08:23 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) - The current Rutherford County Director of Schools has moved forward with the dismissal of a long-time educator and principal after an allegation o.... Read More

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAMS: FREE Breakfast and Lunch for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Children and Teens 18 and Under

May 26, 2022 at 11:10 am by WGNS

The FREE summer feeding program will be serving breakfast and lunch throughout the Rutherford County area starting June 1st. Rutherford County Schools Spokesperson James Evans.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Spearheads New Partnership with MTSU Assessment, Learning, and Student Success

May 25, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Murfreesboro City Schools and the MTSU Assessment, Learning, and Student Success (ALSS) Ed.D. Program announces a new collaboration to leverage expertise an.... Read More

Six Smyrna High grads also complete associate degree at Bethel

May 24, 2022 at 07:07 pm by WGNS

Six students from Smyrna High School have graduated from Bethel University with their associate degree.   On May 7th, the students received their degrees from.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board offers Director of Schools position to Dr. James Sullivan

May 23, 2022 at 06:35 pm by WGNS

Dr. James Sullivan will be the next Director of Schools for Rutherford County pending final contract negotiations, after a 5-2 vote by the School Board at a special-called mee.... Read More

Today, WGNS takes a look at the growth within our community, which equals thousands of new school students - Guest: Rutherford County Schools Spokesperson James Evans

May 23, 2022 at 09:03 am by Producer

2022 MTSU Business Plan Competition draws top notch student entrepreneurship

May 18, 2022 at 04:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — From top-shelf custom cabinetry to emergency tarping services to an innovative campus mapping platform, the top three choices from the 2022 MT.... Read More

Three Director of Schools candidates to be interviewed Thursday

May 18, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) ­‐ Three candidates for the Director of Schools position — Dr. Andrea Anthony, Dr. John Ash and Dr. James Sullivan — will be inter.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces Summer Food Service Program Schedule

May 18, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) ­‐ Free meals will be available for children in Murfreesboro throughout the summer months. The Murfreesboro City Schools Nutrition Department is fe.... Read More

Exchange Club Dedicates "Freedom Shrine" to Rocky Fork Middle School

May 18, 2022 at 02:00 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) ­‐ Members of the Exchange Club in Murfreesboro dedicated a “Freedom Shrine” at Rocky Fork Middle School on Tuesday May 17, 2022..... Read More

Media Commentary: Is it Fact or Fiction, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 16, 2022 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

Is it fact or fiction? With today’s media commentary, here’s Dr. Larry Burriss from the MTSU School of Journalism…    VERBATIM: “In the tr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announce FREE summer food

May 13, 2022 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Schools will provide various venues for the free summer food program, which is open to any Rutherford County child aged 18 and younge.... Read More
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Two MTSU College of Education alumni win national ‘Oscars’ of education

May 02, 2022 at 07:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two MTSU College of Education alumni were recently recognized individually for their superior teaching with a Milken Education.... Read More

18 Murfreesboro City Schools Teachers Receive Gifted Endorsement

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

Eighteen teachers from Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on April 23 after completing the Middle Tennessee State.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel High School celebrate inaugural semester of humanities academy

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro high school provided evidence Tuesday of how a connection with higher education can make its students far more prepared for col.... Read More

Siegel Chamber Choir Performs with Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - In Murfreesboro, the Siegel High School Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Brenda Gregory and Dr. Gerald Patton, were the featured guest performers at the Spring.... Read More

TCAP Testing Throughout Tennessee is Taking Place Now

Apr 21, 2022 at 09:11 am by WGNS

With one of the longest running summative assessment programs in the country, Tennessee’s 2021-22 Spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing window.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

When Jessica Pinson was told she would be the high school choice for district-level Teacher of the Year, she was surprised.She also felt undeserving.“Simply because if I.... Read More