Rutherford County Schools

MFRD Responds to Fire at Siegel High School Auditorium

Mar 24, 2026 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a localized fire incident at Siegel High School on Tuesday morning..... Read More

Siegel Names Veteran Lynus Martin as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 24, 2026 at 04:42 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Siegel High School is entering a new era on the hardwood as administrators officially introduced Lynus Martin as the new Head Boys Basketbal.... Read More

Riverdale High School Names Mark Brown as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 20, 2026 at 05:24 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Riverdale High School is entering a new era on the hardwood with the appointment of Mark Brown as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach. &nb.... Read More

Rapid Growth Pushes Rutherford County Schools Into Nation’s Top 80 Largest Districts

Mar 19, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Enrollment across Rutherford County Schools continues to climb, with district leaders noting that the most rapid growth is now being seen at t.... Read More

PODCAST: "Covid Babies" Are Coming: RCS Urges Early Kindergarten Registration for April

Mar 19, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Rutherford County Schools (RCS) spokesperson James Evans and Elementary Education Coordinator Anne Haley joined WGNS Action Line to discuss pressing district matt.... Read More

Collegiate Powerhouses Headline Expanded JazzFest 2026 Lineup in Murfreesboro

Mar 19, 2026 at 01:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing tradition in Rutherford County is hitting a high note this spring as JazzFest 2026 prepares to take over The Fountains at Ga.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools signs agreement with Western Governors University

Mar 12, 2026 at 07:34 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools is adding a new avenue for teachers and staff to advance their careers, thanks to a freshly signed collaboration agreemen.... Read More

Voss Steps Down After Over a Decade as Riverdale Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 05, 2026 at 03:18 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After leading the Warriors’ basketball program since 2015, Riverdale boys head coach Michael Voss is stepping away from the sidelines..... Read More

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