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Former Oakland Patriot Joining LSU Tigers Coaching Staff

Aug 28, 2023 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

Jacoby Stevens, Oakland Patriot alumni class of 2017 and former Sixth Round NFL Draft Pick, is eager to learn from LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly and others on the coac.... Read More

Rutherford County Educator Named National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador

Aug 21, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gina Stewart is in her ninth year of teaching, currently at Oakland High School. Due to her incredible work inside and outside the classroom, Stewart.... Read More

Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools Reopening Soon

Aug 01, 2023 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - School is about to start and Lisa Trail, Communications Director for the Murfreesboro City Schools told WGNS that it's important for parents to register t.... Read More

It is Time to Go Back to School for Murfreesboro and Time to Nominate an Educator Who Has Made a Difference in Your Life or the Life of Others

Aug 01, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

School is about to start back up and with that in mind, WGNS spoke to Murfreesboro City Schools Communications Director Lisa Trail. Murfreesboro City Schools will open to s.... Read More

MTSU Growing Donor Support Leads to Record Fundraising Year for 2022-23

Jul 27, 2023 at 07:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University followed up a record year of fundraising a year ago with growing donor support, securing a new.... Read More

Celebrate the Middle Tennessee High School Students Beginning Healthcare Careers with Ascension Saint Thomas

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Mid.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools High School Summit Wraps Up Summer Training Series

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break.... Read More

Holloway High School Hosting Student Open House July 27

Jul 12, 2023 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) - Holloway High School will be hosting its annual open house on July 27 from 3-6 p.m. Prospective students will be able to take a tour of the scho.... Read More

MTSU Using $901K-Plus USDA/NIFA Grant to Reach Next-Gen Agriculture Leaders

Jul 11, 2023 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University School of Agriculture faculty are part of a group collectively awarded $18.1 million by the U.S. Department.... Read More

Elementary Summer Summit Provides Professional Development Opportunity

Jul 10, 2023 at 01:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools kickstarted its professional development opportunities for the 2023-24 school year with this year’s Elementary Summer S.... Read More

Emily Gill Named Tennessee’s School Counselor of the Year

Jul 06, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Emily Gill, a school counselor at Thurman Francis Arts Academy in Smyrna, has been named by the Tennessee School Counselor Association (TSCA) as the 2022-23 Tenne.... Read More

Multiple Rutherford County School Students Succeed at National Convention

Jun 29, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County School students recently placed in several categories at the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Students represented R.... Read More

4-Segment Show for Monday's Action Line: 1.) Education in Rutherford Co. and Beyond. 2.) The Commissioner Corner: Political Correctness Today. 3.) The Secret Garden Party and the Discovery Ce

May 29, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

I. On today’s show (Monday, May 29, 2023), WGNS host Scott Walker is joined by JC Bowman, the Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee. Bowman talks.... Read More

Education: Student Discipline Is A Concern

May 11, 2023 at 01:55 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Professional Educators of Tennessee’s Executive Director J. C. Bowman said, “Children cannot learn in a classroom where their teachers spend a signific.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces New Dedicated Preschool Building

Apr 21, 2023 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) Child Care Deve GP LLC and Murfreesboro City Schools, in coordination with the City of Murfreesboro, are proud to announce that Cason Lane Children&.... Read More

Eligible Students will be Issued Pandemic Electronic Benefits in TN Beginning April 21, 2023

Apr 20, 2023 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Human Services today announced details on the distribution of Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) Program for the 2022-2023 school year. P-EBT is.... Read More

Education Starts at Home - Encouraging Parents and Helping to Support Teachers through Local Initiatives

Apr 18, 2023 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Teachers are in demand right now and school systems in not only Rutherford County, but throughout the country recognize the shortage of educators. The.... Read More

Elementary school students learn about life on farm at MTSU

Apr 13, 2023 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Random and unexpected, 7-year-old Zoe Beard turned around in the spacious Tennessee Livestock Center main arena at Middle Tenne.... Read More

Senator Reeves of Murfreesboro Proposes Bill to Require ALL Public Schools to have an SRO

Mar 28, 2023 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - While the recent school shooting that occurred in Nashville was at a private school, it doesn't diminish the need to take a closer look at scho.... Read More

Oakland High FFA Students find Leadership in Pathway

Mar 24, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) recently attended the 97th Tennessee FFA State convention in Gatlinburg, TN and came away with.... Read More