Rutherford County Schools

Murfreesboro Police Clear Blackman Schools After Swatting Call Forces Precautionary Lockdown

Nov 10, 2026 at 12:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies cleared all three Blackman school campuses Tu.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Prepares for Choice Programs, Winter Weather Closings and Future Career Opportunities

Nov 05, 2026 at 09:19 am

PODCSAT (Click Play Above) - In this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with James Evans, Chief Communications Officer for Rutherford County Schools.... Read More

OPINION: Tennessee Needs a Statewide Plan for Substitute Teachers

Nov 03, 2026 at 06:59 am

OPINION: (By JC Bowman & Karol Lea Biggs) - Before the first bell rings across Tennessee on a school day, a principal is already trying to solve a problem: several te.... Read More

Substitute Teacher Removed After Allegedly Placing Student in Closet at Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Nov 02, 2026 at 08:23 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- A substitute teacher at Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School has been barred from working in Rutherford County Schools after reportedly placing a.... Read More

Siegel Baseball Coach Craig Reavis Enters TBCA Hall of Fame

Oct 28, 2026 at 12:00 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Siegel High School head baseball coach Craig Reavis has earned a place in the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Officials from.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools & CTE Programs: Shaping the Future Workforce with Butch Vaughn

Oct 23, 2026 at 11:10 am

Rutherford County Schools are transforming education by bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce through innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) and.... Read More

PODCAST - Navigating the Growth Explosion: Newly Elected Mayor Randy Allen on the Future of Rutherford County

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:39 am

PODCAST (Click Play Above) - On this interview, host Scott Walker welcomes the newly elected Rutherford County Mayor, Randy Allen, for an in-depth conversation about steppin.... Read More

Siegel Middle Honors Deployed Football Coach With Pep Rally

Sep 29, 2026 at 06:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Siegel Middle School students and staff gathered Tuesday (September 29th) for a USA-themed pep rally to honor head football coach Martaveon Docker.... Read More

Rutherford County History, Local Politics, and Community Growth with Mike Sparks

Sep 29, 2026 at 10:23 am

Smyrna and Murfreesboro are growing at a rapid pace, but the personal stories, local history, and political debates continue to define Rutherford County. From childhood memo.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools & Public Education: School Board Member Stan Vaught

Sep 25, 2026 at 11:06 am

Rutherford County School Board member Stan Vaught dives into the real challenges facing local public education, school district growth, and county finances. Drawing from dec.... Read More

Siegel Middle Student Brought Sealed Bag of Blood to School; Officials Correct Online Claims

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:20 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - On Wednesday afternoon, parents of children who attend Siegel Middle School received a message from the school principal after an unusua.... Read More

Murfreesboro Kidnapping Standoff, Record Diesel Prices & $8.5M Land Deal | Sept. 9, 2026

Sep 09, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man faces two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping after a 90-minute.... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes $8.5 Million Land Purchase for Future I-24 Interchange and High School

Sep 08, 2026 at 04:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A proposed $8.5 million land purchase by the City of Murfreesboro could eventually help make room for a new interst.... Read More

Roscoe Sanders Named Rutherford County Schools Assistant Safety Director

Sep 01, 2026 at 10:50 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools (RCS) has named Roscoe Sanders as the district's new Assistant Safety Director. Sanders will work alongside Safe School.... Read More

Tennessee Warns of Viral AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ Threat Trend Targeting Schools

Sep 01, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNSRadio

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Tennessee homeland security officials are warning parents, students and school communities about a viral social media trend involving unsettli.... Read More

Smyrna High School Football & Education: Leadership with Principal Dr. Sherri Southerland & Coach Mark Williams

Sep 01, 2026 at 10:11 am

Running a modern high school program requires balancing booming student populations, high-stakes athletics, and complex financial needs. Hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall sit.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Concludes Term Highlighting Financial Deficits Eliminated and Infrastructure Improvements

Aug 31, 2026 at 03:49 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is concluding his four-year term in office. In a letter written to Rutherford Countians, Carr said he focused hi.... Read More

MTSU's Dolly Parton Tribute, School Weather Safety, LPR Privacy Debate & Texas Wildfire Response | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, August 31, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU honors country music legend Dolly Parton with a commemorative jersey patch for the Blue Ra.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Adds Weather Stations to Protect Students and Athletes

Aug 30, 2026 at 06:28 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools is taking the guesswork out of severe weather safety by installing 34 onsite weather stations across the district. Athl.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Excellence: CTE Pathways and Student Athletics

Aug 28, 2026 at 11:02 am

Rutherford County Schools stands as the highest-performing school system in Tennessee, driving academic excellence and athletic achievement through dedicated leadership and.... Read More