Oakland High School

Oakland Dominates Houston to Win Fourth State Football Championships in Five Years

Dec 08, 2024 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

CHATTANOOGA - Oakland High School’s football team capped off an impressive season with a commanding 42-20 victory over Houston in the Class 6A TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Champ.... Read More

Oakland Patriots Defeat Maryville, Advance to TSSAA State Championship

Nov 29, 2024 at 11:18 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The Oakland Patriots punched their ticket to the TSSAA Blue Cross Football State Championship with a 21-13 victory over the Maryville Rebels on Friday night..... Read More

Oakland Football's Thanksgiving Tradition: Playing Maryville the Next Day

Nov 27, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

@OHSPatsFootball MURFREESBORO - Oakland’s high-powered offense and timely defense propelled the Patriots to a dramatic 49-46 victory over Riverdale in the TSSAA quarter.... Read More

Craig Tutt of Oakland Named a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football 6A Finalists

Nov 26, 2024 at 07:33 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE - Oakland High School standout Craig Tutt has earned a place as a Class 6A finalist for the prestigious Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. Tutt, a dynamic playmak.... Read More

Discipline issued for Oakland – Blackman football game fight

Oct 04, 2024 at 09:19 am by WGNS

Discipline has been handed down following the fight that broke out during the recent Oakland-Blackman football game. Both schools' athletic programs placed on probation f.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More

Oakland Superfan Donnie Maxwell Passes Away

Sep 17, 2024 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO) - Fans of Oakland High School sports since the late 70's will remember superfan Donnie Maxwell. He passed away this week. Donnie never met a stranger and was a.... Read More

Student Faces Charges Following Stabbing at Oakland High School

Sep 13, 2024 at 04:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - A student at Oakland High School was taken into custody Friday morning following an alleged stabbing of a fellow student, according to Rutherford.... Read More

Experienced Educator Takes Helm at Northfield Elementary

Jun 13, 2024 at 09:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Dr. Trey Duke is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. M’lisa Bryant Miffleton as the new Principal of Northfield Elementary. With a rich back.... Read More
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From Firefighter to Advocate: Gary Farley's Four Decades of Service

Jun 12, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this year, on March 26, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announced the retirement of Assistant Commissioner fo.... Read More

Scott Thomas Hired as New Girls Basketball Coach at Oakland High

Jun 06, 2024 at 01:04 pm by WGNS Radio News

Scott Thomas has been tapped as the new girls basketball head coach at Oakland High School. He will succeed Jessica Southern, who resigned after two seasons. She was an assist.... Read More

New Soccer Program Launches in Murfreesboro, Offering Developmental Programs for Kids

Mar 25, 2024 at 07:43 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN– New Soccer Program Launches in Murfreesboro, Offering Developmental Fun for Kids A new opportunity for young soccer enthusiasts and youngsters who h.... Read More

John Verge is one of Murfreesboro’s Oaklands longest-term residents

Dec 08, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1974, when John Verge was in first grade, his home burned down. The family, with nowhere to go, moved into public housing in Murfreesboro. Since then,.... Read More

Oakland Advances to Fourth Straight Blue Cross Bowl, MTCS to Play for State Title

Nov 25, 2023 at 12:32 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots started strong and fought off a third quarter comeback to defeat Bradley Central 38-17 to advance to the 6A Blue Cross Bowl. The Pats led 17-3 at halftime.... Read More

Two Area Prep Footballers are 2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists as Announced by TSSAA

Nov 21, 2023 at 09:13 pm by WGNS

Two local high school football players have been announced as finalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards by the TSSAA.Oakland's Duane (duh-WAH-nuh) Morris and.... Read More

2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists announced

Nov 02, 2023 at 09:44 am by WGNS

Three Rutherford County prep football players have been named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalist. Riverdale quarterback Braden Graham, Oakland running back Daune (duh-.... Read More

Mother of Special Needs Student Upset Over Oakland High School's Principal Not Allowing the Special Olympic Students to Walk in the Homecoming Parade (With Interview)

Oct 28, 2023 at 12:33 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A junior at Oakland High School has been bothered by a decision to exclude him and at least 25 of his peers at an October 13th event. That even.... Read More

Former Oakland Patriot Joining LSU Tigers Coaching Staff

Aug 28, 2023 at 04:35 pm by WGNS News

Jacoby Stevens, Oakland Patriot alumni class of 2017 and former Sixth Round NFL Draft Pick, is eager to learn from LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly and others on the coac.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Hosting Groundbreaking on Three High School Additions Thursday

Aug 22, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools will celebrate the groundbreaking of three new high school additions on Thursday. Because of Rutherford County’s continued rapid growth, the.... Read More

Rutherford County Educator Named National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador

Aug 21, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gina Stewart is in her ninth year of teaching, currently at Oakland High School. Due to her incredible work inside and outside the classroom, Stewart.... Read More