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New TN Law Targets Teen Bullies: License Suspensions Now in Effect

Jul 07, 2025 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – As of July 1, 2025, Tennessee’s new law imposing stricter penalties on juvenile bullying has taken effect statewide. Under the la.... Read More

PODCAST - From D.C. to Local Classrooms: National Policy and County Education Insights and Highlights

May 09, 2025 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this podcast episode of the WGNS Action Line, we bring you highlights from an April 24th RoundTable discussion featuring Dr. Bill Kraus and U.S. Sen.... Read More

Japanese Language Students Win Award at Competitive State Video Skit Contest

May 05, 2025 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four Japanese language students at Middle Tennessee State University earned runner-up in Level 1 of the competitive 2025 Tennessee Japanese Vi.... Read More

Rutherford County Gears Up for High-Stakes Chess Championship

Apr 12, 2025 at 11:44 am by WGNS

Rockvale, TN—The pieces are in place for an intense battle of strategy and intellect as Rockvale High School hosts the 2nd Annual Invitational High School Chess Champi.... Read More

PODCAST: Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Better Health with Paten Pruitt, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Feb 28, 2025 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Join host Scott Walker on this episode of WGNS Action Line as he welcomes Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Paten Pruitt from the Gastroenterology Departm.... Read More

Biology Teachers Role: Do Religious Students Embrace Evolution When Choice Is Presented?

Feb 13, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology researcher M. Elizabeth Barnes has collaborated on a study aimed at improving evolution education in.... Read More

Takeaways from Governor Lee's State of the State Address

Feb 11, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE: In his seventh State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee expressed gratitude to various government officials and highlighted the productive start of t.... Read More

Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee Comments on Governor's State of the State Address

Feb 11, 2025 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

In his seventh State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee emphasized collaborative efforts to leverage the state's strengths for a sustainable and innovative futu.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Passes Resolution Calling for Closure of U.S. Borders

Jan 24, 2025 at 06:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Rutherford County School Board has passed a controversial resolution calling for the closure of the U.S. borders to address the increasing nu.... Read More

From Borders and Crime to Generosity and Gender: Key Highlights from Trump's Inaugural Speech

Jan 20, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON D.C. - President Donald J. Trump's inauguration speech was filled with promises and bullet points, many of which were previously noted during his campaign back to t.... Read More

Transforming Lives: The Impact of Seeds of Praise on Youth

Jan 03, 2025 at 06:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Join WGNS’ Scott Walker as he sits down with Dr. Terrance Haynes, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and the founder of Seeds of Praise, a tr.... Read More

Winter Break & Discovery School: What Parents Need to Know

Dec 05, 2024 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker dives into all things education as students in Rutherford County transition from Thanksgiving break to winter bre.... Read More

Murfreesboro Airport hosts STEAM Festival event Oct. 19

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is once again proud to announce participation in the Discovery Center’s 3rd Annual TN STEAM Fest.... Read More

Tackling Anxiety: Sissy Goff to Guide Parents at Murfreesboro Event

Aug 27, 2024 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues in the United States, often existing alongside depression. Recent data from a comprehensi.... Read More

Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!

Aug 17, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this yea.... Read More

Republic Services Honors Memory of Beloved Walter Hill Teacher Katie Woodie with New Outdoor STEAM Learning Center

Aug 13, 2024 at 11:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford Co.... Read More

State Law Offers Families Needed Relief from School Fees

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – As the academic year begins this month across Middle Tennessee, many parents are reminded of the numerous expenses associated with having school-aged.... Read More

Professional Educators Encourage Participation in Voucher Survey

Aug 10, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Professional Educators of Tennessee, a nonpartisan statewide teacher association headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, announces a survey to gather valua.... Read More

MTSU launches new supply chain center to expand focus in growing industry, workforce, research

Aug 08, 2024 at 11:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the world of transportation and logistics impacts and guides economies on a global scale, Middle Tennessee State University .... Read More

Tennessee Board of Regents and Google Announce Workforce Training Opfor Stu

Aug 07, 2024 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Google announced a new partnership Tuesday that will help thousands of Tennessee community and technical college students earn Go.... Read More