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Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books

May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More

April Sneed Named Principal of New Poplar Hill Middle School in Rutherford County

Nov 05, 2025 at 05:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – In a move that's both a homecoming and a bold step forward for local education, April Sneed has been tapped to lead the brand-new Poplar Hil.... 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

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

EDUCATORS: J. C. Bowman Talks on "Teaching, Tenure, and Being Non-Renewed"

May 15, 2023 at 10:21 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Teaching is one of the most honorable professions a person can choose. However, society does not always treat it as such. Often, we do not treat each other.... Read More

Meagan Turnbow named next coordinator of English as a Second Language

Apr 25, 2023 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

When Meagan Turnbow — who currently serves as an assistant principal at Riverdale High School — was a student in college, she dreamed of teaching English over.... Read More

MTSU staff preps 290+ high school students for Governor’s School for the Arts finale

Jun 21, 2022 at 09:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For the past 37 years, the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts, hosted by MTSU’s College of Liberal Arts, has been a tool for.... Read More