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⏩County Schools to Delay prz Proposal Amid Budget Challenges and No Bus Strike Planned

Apr 29, 2025 at 09:52 pm by WGNS

VIDEO FROM RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — In a video message to families, Rutherford County Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan provided key.... Read More

Balancing Education and Slowing Illegal Immigration: Tennessee's Legislative Approach

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

In recent weeks, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed for more to be done about the growing number of illegal immigrants in the Volunteer State. During the recent special session t.... Read More

Signalized Intersection Improvements Set to Transform Traffic Flow Near Murfreesboro Elementary School

Jan 17, 2025 at 07:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council took a significant step towards enhancing traffic flow and increasing capacity at a crucial intersection on January 1.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Approves Adjustments to High School Rezoning Plans

Dec 18, 2024 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - In a special-called meeting on Tuesday (12-17-24), the Rutherford County School Board made pivotal decisions regarding future high school zones, addressing conc.... Read More

Politics: Lorri Johnson Announces Run for Rutherford County School Board

May 13, 2024 at 10:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Lorri Johnson, an independent candidate, announced her candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat. As a member of the Murfreesboro c.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: Special Courses, Graduation Contract, and New Positions Proposal

Feb 12, 2024 at 01:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - The Instruction Department is seeking permission to apply for special course credits, following the guidelines outlined in Rule 0520-1-3-.05-2a. These.... Read More

Politics: Robert Brooks Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2

Feb 07, 2024 at 03:30 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, Tennessee - Robert Brooks, a 30-year-old resident of Rutherford County, has officially declared his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2. Wit.... Read More

Political: Butch Vaughn Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board, Zone 6

Jan 16, 2024 at 12:54 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Butch Vaughn, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a distinguished career educator, has officially declared his candidacy for the Rutherford County.... Read More

POLITICS: Chase Williams Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board

Jan 08, 2024 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local resident Chase Williams has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat on the Rutherford County School Board. Williams said that he.... Read More

Rutherford Co. School Board Chair Won't Seek Another Term as Chairman

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

Rutherford County School Board Chair Tammy Sharp will not seek another term. She tells WGNS Roundtable host Dr. Bill Kraus in an email that she received a recent diagnosis of.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board to Consider Clear Bag Policy for Extracurricular Activities

May 11, 2023 at 11:23 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board is set to vote Thursday on a clear bag policy for those who go to extracurricular events like games and school plays.The reason for consider.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: New Board, School Partnership Fair, Pay Increases for Subs & More

Sep 23, 2022 at 10:55 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett talks with James Evans, spokesman for Rutherford County Schools. They discuss the swearing-in of new school board members, Reading in the Schools, Reward Schools.... Read More

Political Forum regarding the Rutherford County School Board Race (Contested Seats Only)

Jun 17, 2022 at 10:09 am by WGNS

On Friday morning, WGNS held a “LIVE” Rutherford County School Board Political Forum for two contested School Zones in Zone 3 and 7. Joining WGNS’ host Scott.... 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

Rutherford County Schools Director to End Career Early - School Board to renegotiate his contract to shorten it by a year

Mar 28, 2022 at 11:16 am by WGNS

The specially called Rutherford County School Board meeting to discuss the contract of the County Schools Director got off to a rocky start, with residents expecting to watch.... Read More

Moore Resigns Rutherford County School Board

Sep 30, 2021 at 10:08 pm by WGNS

In a surprise announcement, Rutherford County School Board member Lisa Moore announced her resignation. It came Thursday night during their meeting. She said she was stepping.... Read More
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Longtime Rutherford County Leader Grant Kelley Passes Away

Sep 26, 2021 at 09:02 am by WGNS

Grant Kelley has passed away. The longtime Rutherford County public servant from the Leanna community passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Demen.... Read More

RuCo Schools Temporary Mask Requirement Begins Monday

Sep 10, 2021 at 09:21 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board voted Thursday to implement a temporary mask requirement. The 5-2 vote would require masks from Monday, September 13th to October 14th, at w.... Read More

RuCo School Board: Young, Maxwell, Bratton & Moore Winners

Aug 07, 2020 at 12:50 am by WGNS

Two of the three incumbents for Rutherford County School Board retain their seats with newcomer Claire Maxwell defeating 16-year member Terry Hodge. The vote in the zone 5 ra.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Traditional Start Affirmed

Jul 28, 2020 at 07:31 pm by WGNS

During a special-called meeting on July 28, the Rutherford County Board of Education voted to reopen schools in August with in-person classes and an option for all parents to.... Read More