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Rutherford County Library Director Defies Library Board - Refuses Order to Relocate Books (With Audio from Public Comments)

Mar 20, 2026 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

    UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) is currently embroiled in a significant dispute over intellectual freedom followin.... Read More

250 "Acts of Science" - Local Library System Launches Science Initiative Ahead of U.S. Semiquincentennial

Mar 18, 2026 at 12:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Library System is set to launch a new national literacy and STEM initiative, "Science Across America," designed to engage the.... Read More

Podcast - High-Tech Literacy: Inside the Rutherford County Library System

Mar 18, 2026 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: Join host Scott Walker on WGNS Radio’s Action Line for an insightful exploration into the past, present, and future of the Rutherford County Library System. In.... Read More

PODCAST: The Rutherford County Library System has Everything from Pokémon Clubs to Seed Swaps, Reading Challenges and More

Feb 17, 2026 at 08:14 am by WGNS News

  UPDATE - PODCAST: In the FIRST HALF of this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Taylor Love and Cassandra Taylor of the Sm.... Read More

Free Hygiene Vending Machine Launches at Linebaugh Public Library

Feb 10, 2026 at 10:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Visitors to Linebaugh Public Library will soon notice something new on the first floor — a free vending machine stocked with essential item.... Read More

UPDATE: Library Alliance Sounds Alarm Over Censorship and Legal Shift Ahead of February Vote

Jan 27, 2026 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Rutherford County Library Alliance (RCLA) is urging residents to attend the upcoming February 2, 202.... Read More

Rutherford County Library Alliance Calls for Standards in Library Decision-Making

Jan 27, 2026 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED INFORMATION HERE with Soundbites and MORE DETAILS MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS - The Rutherford County Library Alliance (RCLA) is urging residents to attend.... Read More

Whistleblower Allegations and Book Removal Votes Put Rutherford County Libraries in Spotlight

Jan 23, 2026 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Allegations of misconduct, whistleblower protections, and looming policy changes have placed the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) under inte.... Read More

Linebaugh Public Library to Host Children’s Author Juanita Bompart for Book Signing

Jan 02, 2026 at 07:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library will host a book signing event featuring local author Juanita Bompart on Saturday, January 17, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The.... Read More

LIBRARY PART 1 OF 2 EPISODES: olar Express Storytime and More: Rutherford County Library Events This Week and Beyond

Dec 17, 2025 at 01:00 am by WGNS News

PART 1 OF OUR LIBRARY PODCAST: On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by guests from the Rutherford County Library System to highlight.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Library Showdown, Volunteer Firefighter Shortages & MTSU Expansion | Dec. 3, 2025

Dec 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Allegations surface within the Rutherford County Library System as Direc.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Celebrity Spelling Bee Raises $66k and Crowns Champion While Supporting Literacy Programs

Nov 13, 2025 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee —Katie Turner, youth services coordinator at the Rutherford County Library System, came in first place at the 2025 Celebrity Spelling Bee, w.... Read More

 Rutherford County Libraries Adjust Schedules to Better Serve You

Nov 03, 2025 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - When December arrives, so do new hours for three branches of the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). Starting December 1, 2025, Linebaugh Public Librar.... Read More

Beyond County Lines: RCLS Opens Doors to All Readers

Oct 20, 2025 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Starting Monday, November 3, 2025 the Rutherford County Library System is turning a new page in regional access. The local library is launching an Out-.... Read More

Local Author Shay Ketcham Hosts Book Signing at Linebaugh Library

Sep 30, 2025 at 01:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Linebaugh Public Library will welcome local author Shay Ketcham for a special book signing on Tuesday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ketcha.... Read More

MCS Spotlight: Education, Community, and a Pickleball Tournament

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:10 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett welcomes Lisa Trail, Communications Director for Murfreesboro City Schools, to talk about the exciting start to the new school year. From completing the kinderga.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Next Bookmobile Rolls Into View

Aug 15, 2025 at 09:28 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County residents might soon spot a familiar yellow bus cruising through town—but it’s not headed to school. Thanks to a gen.... Read More

Rutherford County Libraries to Retire Hoopla Streaming Service Amid Budget Review

Jun 24, 2025 at 12:52 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - A favorite among local readers and media lovers, Hoopla will no longer be offered by the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). Library official.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System get $2,914 Training Opportunities Grant

Jun 20, 2025 at 09:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Library System has received a $2,914 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant from the State of Tennessee, aimed at expa.... Read More

Local Author M.A. Grant to Hold Book Signing at Linebaugh Public Library

Jun 10, 2025 at 12:49 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro readers have a special opportunity to meet local author M.A. Grant during a book signing at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, June 28,.... Read More