Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford Roundup News Podcast: Rutherford Schools Boost Security, Murfreesboro Opens Transit Hub, Jury Duty Scam Alert & More | Aug. 29, 2025

Aug 29, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Friday, August 29, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools to install new weapons detection systems in all.... Read More

Rachel Hibdon at Rocky Fork Middle School

Aug 26, 2025 at 04:17 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

Hygiene Vending Machines Bring Dignity and Support to Murfreesboro Students

Aug 09, 2025 at 11:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - In a creative and compassionate move, the Murfreesboro Kiwanis Club has teamed up with local nonprofit Archie’s Promise to bring hygiene vending.... Read More

United Way’s Stuff the Bus Helps 2,000 Local Students with School Supplies Across Seven Counties

Aug 07, 2025 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The back-to-school excitement is in full swing, but the real impact of United Way of South Central Tennessee’s 14th Annual Stuff the Bus is.... Read More

BACK OPEN: Enrollment, Security, and Schedules for Rutherford Co. and Murfreesboro City Schools

Aug 07, 2025 at 07:04 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School is officially back in session, as both Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools welcomed students for their first half day on W.... Read More

Eagleville Dedicates New Soccer Field, Launches Middle School Program

Jul 30, 2025 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - There were smiles and excitement in the air as Eagleville School held a special field dedication to celebrate the launch of its brand-new soccer pro.... Read More

Kenneth Honeycutt, U.S. History Teacher at Riverdale High School

Jul 16, 2025 at 05:01 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

Rising Sixth Graders Get Hands-On Experience with Law Enforcement at SRO Junior Deputy Academy

Jun 05, 2025 at 06:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 30 rising sixth-grade students from northern Rutherford County Schools are kicking off summer with hands-on learning and active fun at the a.... Read More

Martin Ridgley, 1st Grade Teacher at Hobgood Elementary

Jun 02, 2025 at 05:05 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

Third Grade Reading Proficiency Remains a Key Focus in Rutherford County Schools

May 30, 2025 at 02:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - TCAP Testing Results were recently released to schools and the students that attend school within the Rutherford County School system did well. Chie.... Read More

Inside Murfreesboro’s Summer of Fun: Parks, Camps & Spring Fling Highlights

May 30, 2025 at 11:14 am by WGNS News

On this episode of the WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker, we dive into an exciting summer lineup from the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. Director Nate Wil.... Read More

Oakland and Siegel Middle Schools Take Top Honors in 2024–2025 All Sports Trophy Awards

May 27, 2025 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Oakland Middle School claimed both the Boys and Overall All Sports Trophies, while Siegel Middle School earned the Girls All Sports Trophy f.... Read More

Reading Proficiency and Promotion: How TCAP Scores Impact 3rd Graders

May 21, 2025 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In Tennessee, a new law requires third-grade students to demonstrate reading proficiency to advance to fourth grade. This initiative was aimed at ensur.... Read More

From Jr. Deputy to Reality Check: How Rutherford SROs Empower Youth

May 21, 2025 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker sits down with Sgt. Irvin Turner and SRO Chad Dodson from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Off.... Read More

Mourning the Loss of Kathilu Mote, Beloved Educator and Wife of Longtime Extension Agent Mitchell Mote

May 12, 2025 at 06:06 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) – Kathilu (pronounced Kathy Lou) Rader Mote, a cherished educator and devoted community member, passed away on Sunday (May 11, 2025) at the age of.... Read More

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