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Investigation into Cyber Disruption in Rutherford County Schools Continuing

Dec 16, 2024 at 12:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As previously reported, the Rutherford County Schools faced a significant network and systems disruption on November 25, 2024. Since then, efforts to r.... Read More

Candice Urias, 2nd grade teacher at Plainview Elementary School

Dec 12, 2024 at 02:23 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

Local Generosity Shines as Toot’s Hosts Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 02, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For nearly 40 years, Toot’s Good Food and Fun has been more than just a spot for wings and burgers—it’s been a cornerstone of commun.... Read More

County Schools Reopen After Holiday Break & Network Outage

Dec 01, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – It's back to school for kids after the Thanksgiving break and the county system during that time dealt with a large network outage that disrupted several.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Address Smartphone Issues on Buses

Nov 19, 2024 at 07:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County Schools is requesting parents’ cooperation in addressing concerns about smartphones left on school buses. According to a statement i.... Read More

Record number of Rutherford Co. Schools earn Level 5 rank

Nov 18, 2024 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Thirty-two Rutherford County schools — or two-thirds of the 48 tested schools — have earned the highest score possible for student academic.... Read More

Hungry kids need food during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks

Nov 18, 2024 at 03:09 pm by WGNS

Most families will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast while more than 1,300 Rutherford County Schools’ students may not have enough food to eat while school is out nine days dur.... Read More

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Extremely Loud Rutherford County Schools’ Education Day Crowd Makes MTSU Murphy Center Rock

Nov 05, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Collectively, they were extremely loud for 40 minutes of college basketball regulation time — or nearly two hours counting all the timeouts,.... Read More

Siegel High School Hosts Annual “Track or Treat” Event on Football Field

Oct 30, 2024 at 02:39 pm by WGNS

Siegel High School’s annual "Track or Treat" is set to bring Halloween excitement to the community with a night of family-friendly fun on the school’s football fie.... 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

County School Bus Contractors Feeling the Pinch of a Driver Shortage

Sep 10, 2024 at 01:51 pm by Danny Osborn

The explosive growth is leaving Rutherford County facing a shortage of school bus drivers. Since 1924, the county has contracted with private individuals to provide buses.... Read More

Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!

Aug 17, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this yea.... Read More

High School Sports Season is Here & We Have You Covered!

Aug 15, 2024 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) - High school football is just days away and WGNS Primetime Sports is kicking off the season this weekend. The Prentice Alsup Heating and Air Coaches Corn.... Read More

Republic Services Honors Memory of Beloved Walter Hill Teacher Katie Woodie with New Outdoor STEAM Learning Center

Aug 13, 2024 at 11:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Early Intervention Key for Dyslexic Students in Rutherford County

Jul 22, 2024 at 04:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dyslexia is a common learning disorder affecting many students in both Rutherford County Schools and the Murfreesboro City School System. According to.... Read More

Murfreesboro's Own Drew Beam Drafted as MLB Pitcher

Jul 16, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Zach Thomas

MURFREESBORO - The Kansas City Royals selected Murfreesboro-native Drew Beam in the third round with the 76th pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday. The righ.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s SRO Chad Dodson Wins 2024 Innovation in the Classroom Award

Jul 16, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Teaching teens a defensive driving program earned Rutherford County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Chad Dodson the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

Rutherford County Responds to Growing Student Population with New Schools and Projects

Jul 12, 2024 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While the Human Resource Department within the Rutherford County Schools conduct interviews for future teachers and staff, construction cre.... Read More