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Murfreesboro Airport hosts STEAM Festival event Oct. 19

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is once again proud to announce participation in the Discovery Center’s 3rd Annual TN STEAM Fest.... Read More

Tackling Anxiety: Sissy Goff to Guide Parents at Murfreesboro Event

Aug 27, 2024 at 07:27 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues in the United States, often existing alongside depression. Recent data from a comprehensi.... 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

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

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

MTSU launches new supply chain center to expand focus in growing industry, workforce, research

Aug 08, 2024 at 11:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the world of transportation and logistics impacts and guides economies on a global scale, Middle Tennessee State University .... Read More

Tennessee Board of Regents and Google Announce Workforce Training Opfor Stu

Aug 07, 2024 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Google announced a new partnership Tuesday that will help thousands of Tennessee community and technical college students earn Go.... Read More

Deputies to Use Enforcement and Education to Slow Down Speeders

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

One person died in a traffic crash where speeding was the contributing factor this year with five people dying from traffic crashes involving speeding last year in Rutherfor.... 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

Retired Engineers and Bankers Transition to Teaching Through Rutherford County’s Teach Now Initiative

Jul 02, 2024 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Many professionals who have spent their careers in engineering, banking, and other industries are considering retirement, only to embark on a n.... Read More

Read To Succeed Needs Volunteer Tutors and Just Received Helper Grant

Jun 13, 2024 at 09:59 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) continues to change lives through reading, a skill most of us take for granted. However, imagine not being able to read a.... Read More

National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:37 pm by WGNS News

For the fourth consecutive year, Tennessee ranks 36th in overall child well-being according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, an annual report by the Annie E. Casey Fou.... 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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MTSU to Upgrade Historic Kirksey Old Main, Rutledge Hall with $54-Million Renovation

Apr 24, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two of Middle Tennessee State University’s original five buildings are getting a significant upgrade through a $54.3 million r.... Read More

3-Teachers Selected as District Level Winners Representing Elementary, Middle and High School Levels

Apr 24, 2024 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the r.... Read More

‘Saddle Up’ for Fun, Good Cause at April 20th ACE Learning Center Fundraiser

Apr 10, 2024 at 04:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mark your calendars for the 17th annual “Saddle Up” FUN-draiser event on Saturday, April 20, to support Middle T.... Read More

Tennessee Launches $30,000 Tuition Aid Program for Behavioral Health Master's Students

Apr 10, 2024 at 04:15 pm by Chandelar Williams

Tennessee - As the academic year draws to a close, Tennessee is unveiling an unprecedented opportunity for students pursuing careers in behavioral health. For the first time e.... Read More

La Vergne High School SROs Extend Compassionate Aid to Homeless Student

Mar 25, 2024 at 10:59 am by Chandelar Williams

La Vergne, TN - In a heartwarming display of compassion and community support, School Resource Officers (SROs) Cody Didier and Jeremy Gregory from La Vergne High School steppe.... Read More

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Announces 2024 Artist in Residence Program

Mar 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Discovery Center recently announced Tennessee artists Charles Key and Suzanne LeBeau as the featured artists in the museum’s 2024 Artist in Resi.... Read More