Rutherford County Schools

School Bus Age Proposal, New Veterans Park Progress & LTA Depot Closing | Feb. 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, February 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: • State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna and State Senator Janiece Bowling introduce leg.... Read More

Teen Faces Charges After Gun Detected at Riverdale High School

Feb 24, 2026 at 11:21 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A 17-year-old student at Riverdale High School has been formally charged after authorities discovered a concealed firearm on campus Tuesday.... Read More

Insurance Issue Grounds 40 Rutherford County School Buses; Special Meeting Called

Feb 22, 2026 at 05:36 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Thousands of local students are searching for alternative transportation this week after a sudden insurance lapse sidelined dozens of school.... Read More

Holman Appointed to Lead La Vergne Lake Elementary Following Johnson’s Retirement

Feb 22, 2026 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A familiar face is returning to lead the halls of La Vergne Lake Elementary School following a significant leadership transition in the Rutherf.... Read More

Separate School Threats Lead to Juvenile Arrests in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2026 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office authorities have charged two middle school students following separate threats reported Thursday at t.... Read More

Local Plainview Elementary School Gets an Unexpected Visitor that Stopped By

Feb 19, 2026 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, TN (WGNS) — It wasn’t crime or chaos that drew attention outside Plainview Elementary School in Christiana on Thursday (February 19, 2026) — it.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Ali Albouhamed Honored Nationally for Life‑Saving Response

Feb 15, 2026 at 06:40 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - The National Association of School Resource Officers has selected SRO Ali Albouhamed of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office as its SRO of the Mo.... Read More

RCS Nursing Coordinator Named to National Post

Feb 12, 2026 at 08:16 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Dr. Shanna Groom, School Nursing coordinator for Rutherford County Schools, has been elected as Tennessee’s director to the National Associa.... Read More

Rutherford School Board Votes 4-3 to Extend Director Jimmy Sullivan’s Contract Through 2030

Feb 10, 2026 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education voted 4-3 on Jan. 22 to extend Schools Director Jimmy Sullivan’s contract through 2030 f.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

Steam Pipe Issue Triggers Evacuation at Walter Hill Elementary

Feb 05, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Students at Walter Hill Elementary School experienced a brief disruption this (Thursday) afternoon following reports of smoke in the building.... Read More

Eva Carroll, an English Language Arts 7th Grade Teacher at Siegel Middle School

Feb 02, 2026 at 06:02 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

Eighth-Grade Student Charged After Inoperable Handgun Found at Christiana Middle School

Feb 02, 2026 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) Summary: An eighth-grade student at Christiana Middle School was charged Monday after a weapons detection system alerted school staff t.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Back on Normal Schedule Monday as Temperatures Finally Climb

Jan 31, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - After a full week of being iced‑in, Rutherford County Schools has a clear message for families: we’re back. James Evans with Rutherford.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools to Remain Closed Through Friday Due to Lingering Ice

Jan 28, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools will remain closed through Friday, January 30, as icy conditions continue to plague campuses and surrounding neighbo.... Read More

UPDATE: False Threat Determination Clears Riverdale High School, Normal Operations Resume

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Normal operations have resumed at Riverdale High School after law enforcement determined that a reported threat against the school Wednesda.... Read More

Will Hester Named Head Football Coach at Blackman High School

Jan 15, 2026 at 11:23 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Blackman High School has officially found the next leader for its football program. Principal Justin Smith announced on Wednesday, (Jan. 15th.... Read More

Rutherford County Faces Mandate to build $400-Million Jail...5‑Year Clock Begins January 1st

Dec 26, 2025 at 08:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many longtime Rutherford County residents, this story has an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Three times in the past several decades,.... Read More

MCS Announces 2025 Teachers of the Year

Dec 17, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is proud to announce the 2025 Teachers of the Year and Novice Teacher of the Year. These outstanding ed.... Read More

Amy Swicord, Early Childhood Education Assistant, Holloway High School

Dec 16, 2025 at 04:56 pm by WGNS