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New Security Technology Eligible for School Safety Grants Following Legislation Sponsored by Sen. Pody

Jan 31, 2024 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

State Senator Mark Pody, a Republican from Lebanon, TN, announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is n.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Board Opposes Proposed Education Savings Account Program

Jan 19, 2024 at 06:15 am by Chandelar Williams

The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education recently voiced concerns over Governor Bill Lee's proposed education savings account program. The resolution opposes the legis.... Read More

Annual report on status of children and youth in Tennessee provides an in-depth look at our youngest Tennesseans

Jan 08, 2024 at 12:56 pm by WGNS News

Creating a state, community or neighborhood where children thrive requires a wide-ranging assessment of outcomes from birth and maternal health into adulthood, education and.... Read More

POLITICS: Chase Williams Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board

Jan 08, 2024 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local resident Chase Williams has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat on the Rutherford County School Board. Williams said that he.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Prepares for the Arrival of Two New Charter Schools in 2024

Jan 04, 2024 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the forthcoming school year, Rutherford County is gearing up for the introduction of two charter schools set to open their doors. The proce.... Read More

New Members to the Local Workforce as TCAT Celebrates 150+ Graduates

Dec 29, 2023 at 07:31 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee College of Applied Technology, established in 1963 by the General Assembly, has been a cornerstone of workforce development.... Read More

55 Professionals Part of December Graduating Cohort of Job-Embedded Teachers

Dec 26, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 55 industry professionals are now fully licensed Rutherford County teachers thanks to the school district’s Teach Now program. Teach Now is an E.... Read More

MTSU business students tie for top spot in international software innovation challenge

Dec 14, 2023 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An enterprising group of Middle Tennessee State University students recently captured the top spot in an international software innovatio.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Gathers for Decisive Workshop

Dec 13, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TENN  - Murfreesboro City Council is set to convene in a Regular Workshop meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Municipal Airport Business Center.... Read More

OPINION: The Impending Battle Over Universal Vouchers

Dec 07, 2023 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

Opinion Submission: The debate over universal school vouchers at the Tennessee General Assembly will be a battle. Voucher supporters enjoy the home-field advantage and th.... Read More
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City Schools Foundation Awards over $100,000 to Murfreesboro Educators

Nov 14, 2023 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The City Schools Foundation distributed a record setting $106,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers.  The Foundation asks educators to sub.... 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

New Dean of Education at MTSU Talks About Working with Local Schools to Hire, Retain and Create More Teachers

Oct 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With a nationwide teacher shortage, WGNS asked the new dean of the MTSU College of Education what can be done to better hire and keep teachers. *Dr..... Read More

Guests from MTSU Focus on Education, Students and Student Government and Photography

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

SEGMENT ONE GUEST: Dr. Neporcha Cone, new dean of the MTSU College of Education TOPIC: Her new role and plans for leading one of the state and region&rsq.... Read More

Student Success provides tools, programs to aid in MTSU academic accomplishments

Oct 13, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Office of Student Success provides a multitude of options to help students stay ahead of the ga.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Member Advocates for Mandatory Safety Training for Substitute Teachers

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In an unprecedented move to bolster school safety and enhance emergency preparedness, Rutherford County School Board Member Frances Rosales is urging lawm.... Read More

Dr. Kay Martin named Rutherford County Schools Deputy Director

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Dr. Kay Martin (above photo) will serve as deputy director of Rutherford County Schools, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. .... Read More

City Schools Foundation to Hold Tennis Tournaments in Murfreesboro

Sep 27, 2023 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TENN - The City Schools Foundation will serve up a Doubles Tennis Tournament on October 27 and 28 at Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. Players can comp.... 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 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