Rutherford County Schools

Butner Selected as New Principal of Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Dec 04, 2025 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School will welcome a familiar leader in January. Chris Butner, who has served as assistant principal at the school.... Read More

Caleb Tidwell Breaks Down Cellphone Rules, Rezoning & Safety Measures

Nov 28, 2025 at 11:12 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett sits down with Rutherford County School Board member Caleb Tidwell for an in-depth conversation about key issues shaping local schools. They discuss the county.... Read More

Record-Breaking Recognition for Rutherford Schools

Nov 22, 2025 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County Schools have once again proven themselves a leader in Tennessee education. On November 21, 2025, the district celebrated a milestone achie.... Read More

Local SROs Discuss Cellphone Dependency, Student Struggles, Poverty’s Impact, and How You Can Help

Nov 19, 2025 at 11:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker speaks with Rutherford County School Resource Officers Sgt. Dustin Cox and SRO Sam Trubee.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launch District-Wide Food Drives to Support Local Families

Nov 15, 2025 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools has launched a coordinated, district-wide initiative to collect and distribute non-perishable food and essential household su.... Read More

April Sneed Named Principal of New Poplar Hill Middle School in Rutherford County

Nov 05, 2025 at 05:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – In a move that's both a homecoming and a bold step forward for local education, April Sneed has been tapped to lead the brand-new Poplar Hil.... Read More

Rutherford County Shines: Two Local Educators Named to State Civic Committee

Nov 04, 2025 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Of all 95 counties in Tennessee, Rutherford County stood out with not one but two educators selected for a prestigious statewide committee focused on civic eng.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Shutdown Impacts SNAP Benefits, School Bus Crash Averted, and Powerball Win in Murfreesboro | Nov. 3, 2025

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

Show Notes – Monday, November 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: SNAP Benefits Halted: The ongoing federal government shutdown leaves million.... Read More

Audrey Johnson to Lead Rutherford County School Transportation

Nov 01, 2025 at 07:55 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Schools is gearing up for a new chapter in student transportation as Audrey Johnson prepares to take the wheel as the district’s nex.... Read More

From Siegel to the District: Larry Creasy Steps into New Leadership Role

Oct 30, 2025 at 10:27 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - As the calendar turns to 2026, Rutherford County Schools will welcome a familiar face into a new district-wide role. Larry Creasy, who has led Siegel High S.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Approve 2026–2027 Academic Calendar

Oct 24, 2025 at 09:39 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has officially approved the academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, setting the.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Fiery I-840 Crash, Laverne Cyberattack Recovery, and Murfreesboro’s Growth Plans | Oct. 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🚒 I-840 Crash Response: Emergency crews battled flames after a two-vehic.... Read More

No Students Hurt After Two Rutherford County School Buses Collide in La Vergne

Oct 20, 2025 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A crash involving two Rutherford County school buses Monday morning in La Vergne left one person injured, according to school officials..... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Growth Plans, Scarecrow Season, and Local Heroes | Oct. 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025 at 04:15 am by Dalton Barrett

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: 🏗️ Murfreesboro on the Move: City officials prepare to review two major development proposals — one on Franklin Ro.... Read More

Cameron Hamilton at the Learning Zone

Sep 30, 2025 at 02:24 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Oakland High School Completes $61 Million Expansion Project

Sep 25, 2025 at 11:16 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Oakland High School, led by Principal John Marshall, has completed a major campus expansion that adds more than 100,000 square feet to the facili.... Read More

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