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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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Six Rutherford County High School Seniors Earn $750 SRO Scholarships

May 09, 2025 at 03:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Six Rutherford County High School seniors earned $750 scholarships from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Division. The scholarships were pa.... Read More

PODCAST - From D.C. to Local Classrooms: National Policy and County Education Insights and Highlights

May 09, 2025 at 02:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In this podcast episode of the WGNS Action Line, we bring you highlights from an April 24th RoundTable discussion featuring Dr. Bill Kraus and U.S. Sen.... Read More

Advanced Security Measures Set for Rutherford County Schools in Upcoming School Year

May 09, 2025 at 12:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -  A new layer of protection is being added to school buildings throughout Rutherford County… That was Chief Communications Officer James Eva.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools: Growth, Safety, and Graduation Updates

May 09, 2025 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -  On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes James Evans, Chief Communications Officer, and Dr. Kay Martin, Deputy Superin.... Read More

Rutherford County Educators Named Among 2025 CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence

May 07, 2025 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Country Music Association (CMA) has proudly unveiled the 2025 class of its CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence, recognizing 30 excep.... Read More

⏩County Schools to Delay prz Proposal Amid Budget Challenges and No Bus Strike Planned

Apr 29, 2025 at 09:52 pm by WGNS

VIDEO FROM RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — In a video message to families, Rutherford County Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan provided key.... Read More

Barfield Elementary Students Safe After Bus Crash at S. Church Street

Apr 29, 2025 at 06:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A Rutherford County school bus carrying elementary students was involved in a traffic accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Calumet and So.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Set to Celebrate 2025 Graduations Across the District

Apr 29, 2025 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Graduation season is upon us, and Rutherford County Schools are gearing up to celebrate the Class of 2025 with a series of ceremonies across.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Approves Controversial ‘Parental Responsibility Zones’ to Cut Transportation Costs

Apr 24, 2025 at 10:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS ) - A controversial new transportation policy is coming to Rutherford County Schools. In a 4-to-3 vote, the school board approved “Parental Res.... Read More

Rutherford County Eyes Growth with Possible $1 Billion Budget

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - It’s budget season for Rutherford County and planning ahead for the construction of new schools is a must as the county continues to experience s.... Read More
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UPDATE | JazzFest 2025 moved to Oakland Middle School

Apr 23, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - This year's JazzFest performances will take place at Oakland Middle School due to rain in this weekend's forecast, organizers announced Wednesday..... Read More

Three Juveniles Charged in Connection to Smyrna Middle School Fire

Apr 22, 2025 at 02:41 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged three juveniles with multiple felonies following a classroom fire at Smyrna Middle School.... Read More

Fire at Smyrna Middle School Prompted Evacuation; Two Students Identified as Cause

Apr 17, 2025 at 03:44 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA — Students and staff at Smyrna Middle School were safely evacuated Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in one of the classrooms, according to scho.... Read More

Mike Tobitt Field Dedicated at Siegel Middle School

Apr 13, 2025 at 01:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Siegel Middle School has officially named its baseball field “Mike Tobitt Field” in honor of longtime coach Mike Tobitt, recognizing his contributio.... Read More

Rutherford County Gears Up for High-Stakes Chess Championship

Apr 12, 2025 at 11:44 am by WGNS

Rockvale, TN—The pieces are in place for an intense battle of strategy and intellect as Rockvale High School hosts the 2nd Annual Invitational High School Chess Champi.... Read More

Dr. Devolla Spann Moorman, Special Education Supervisor at Rutherford County Schools

Apr 10, 2025 at 12:46 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

County School Bus Involved in Collision at Manchester Pike & Joe B Jackson

Mar 27, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – A school bus was struck by a car while waiting at a red light at the intersection of Manchester Pike and Joe B Jackson Parkway Thursday morning (March 27).... Read More

From Business to Blackboard: Rutherford County’s Path to Teaching

Mar 17, 2025 at 07:07 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A midlife career change may be a scary thought, but more and more people are taking the leap. Some make the change out of a need for greater fulfillmen.... Read More