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Student escapes injury during incident at school

Sep 19, 2024 at 05:15 pm by WGNS Radio News

Student escapes injury during incident at school One student escaped injury when a 12-year-old boy allegedly poked him in the back with a sharpened toothbrush Thursday at Sie.... Read More

Follow Up: Schools Across the South Fight School Threats - Two Juveniles Arrested in Rutherford County Schools

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:47 am by WGNS Radio News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) announced Tuesday the arrest of two juveniles in connection with threat.... Read More

MCS's "Parent University" Helps Equip Parents

Sep 02, 2024 at 10:47 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - We've all heard variations of this thought, parents are leaving the hospital with their newborn. There's a puzzled look on their face with a caption: "Where.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO's Sponsor a Free Teen Driving Class

Aug 13, 2024 at 02:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County teens may enroll in the free Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education (D.R.I.V.E.) driving class taught by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

State Law Offers Families Needed Relief from School Fees

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:43 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – As the academic year begins this month across Middle Tennessee, many parents are reminded of the numerous expenses associated with having school-aged.... Read More

Professional Educators Encourage Participation in Voucher Survey

Aug 10, 2024 at 06:03 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Professional Educators of Tennessee, a nonpartisan statewide teacher association headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, announces a survey to gather valua.... Read More

David Aydelott Named New Conductor of Ethos Wind Symphony

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Board of Directors and faculty of the Ethos Youth Ensembles are excited to announce that David Aydelott will be the new conductor of the.... Read More
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Massive "Active Shooter Drill" at Siegel High

Aug 05, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Emergency agencies joined together Monday (8/5/2024) for an "Active Shooter Drill" at Siegel High School. Actors were even hired to make this as realistic.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launches New Brand and Marketing Initiative to Promote Schools, Innovative Opportunities for Students

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Strong schools develop strong students which in turn build strong communities.  That sentiment is at the core of Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Overall Creek Elementary Achieves STEM/STEAM Re-designation

May 21, 2024 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) have announced that Overall Creek Elementary School in Murfr.... Read More
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Prayer Vigil for Dr. Jimmy Sullivan and Family

May 09, 2024 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

  Murfreesboro, TN - There was standing room only at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon (5/9/2024) as a massive cross-section of the community met in front of the Rutherfor.... Read More

Charity Celebrity Chess Tournament this Saturday in Murfreesboro

Apr 08, 2024 at 10:55 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has launched a chess program in Rutherford County that will benefit local at-risk children. This celebrity.... Read More

Be Safe As You View Eclipse This Monday!

Apr 06, 2024 at 08:11 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN – The total eclipse of the sun will take place here during the mid-day hour on Monday, April 8, 2024. Although middle Tennessee is not directly alo.... Read More
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MTSU Astronomers to Open Observatory April 8 for Eclipse / Rutherford Co. Schools Closed and Murfreesboro City Schools Open for Eclipse

Apr 01, 2024 at 06:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Middle Tennessee State University Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty member will open the MTSU Observatory for.... Read More

La Vergne SROs Help Homeless Student Repair Van that Served as his Home

Mar 26, 2024 at 06:13 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN - La Vergne High School SRO Cody Didier and SRO Jeremy Gregory helped a homeless, 17-year-old student obtain parts for the broken van he lived in, repaire.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Considering a Day Off for Upcoming Eclipse

Mar 11, 2024 at 08:18 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Schools are considering a closure on Monday, April 8, 2024 - - for the sun... Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan explains...Ag.... Read More

Riverdale High School Participating in St. Baldrick's Foundation Fundraiser to Combat Childhood Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartfelt endeavor to combat childhood cancer, Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, is gearing up to host an event in collaboration with th.... Read More

Sullivan Family Scholarship Now Taking Applications

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the spring of 2020, Jimmy Sullivan got a call from his wife, Kaycee, telling him to get to Vanderbilt as fast as possible about an alarming diagnosi.... Read More

Politics: Robert Brooks Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2

Feb 07, 2024 at 03:30 pm by WGNS News

LaVergne, Tennessee - Robert Brooks, a 30-year-old resident of Rutherford County, has officially declared his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board in Zone 2. Wit.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy Partners with Smyrna Boys & Girls Club to Serve Students and Families

Feb 06, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Springs Empower Academy, a K-5 tuition-free public charter school focused on individualized learning, announced a partnership with the&nb.... Read More