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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

Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools Reopening Soon

Aug 01, 2023 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - School is about to start and Lisa Trail, Communications Director for the Murfreesboro City Schools told WGNS that it's important for parents to register t.... Read More

It is Time to Go Back to School for Murfreesboro and Time to Nominate an Educator Who Has Made a Difference in Your Life or the Life of Others

Aug 01, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

School is about to start back up and with that in mind, WGNS spoke to Murfreesboro City Schools Communications Director Lisa Trail. Murfreesboro City Schools will open to s.... Read More

MTSU Growing Donor Support Leads to Record Fundraising Year for 2022-23

Jul 27, 2023 at 07:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University followed up a record year of fundraising a year ago with growing donor support, securing a new.... Read More

Celebrate the Middle Tennessee High School Students Beginning Healthcare Careers with Ascension Saint Thomas

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Mid.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools High School Summit Wraps Up Summer Training Series

Jul 18, 2023 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County’s two-day high school summer summit wrapped up today at Siegel High School. Principals and teachers returned from summer break.... Read More

Holloway High School Hosting Student Open House July 27

Jul 12, 2023 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) - Holloway High School will be hosting its annual open house on July 27 from 3-6 p.m. Prospective students will be able to take a tour of the scho.... Read More

MTSU Using $901K-Plus USDA/NIFA Grant to Reach Next-Gen Agriculture Leaders

Jul 11, 2023 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University School of Agriculture faculty are part of a group collectively awarded $18.1 million by the U.S. Department.... Read More

Elementary Summer Summit Provides Professional Development Opportunity

Jul 10, 2023 at 01:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools kickstarted its professional development opportunities for the 2023-24 school year with this year’s Elementary Summer S.... Read More

Emily Gill Named Tennessee’s School Counselor of the Year

Jul 06, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Emily Gill, a school counselor at Thurman Francis Arts Academy in Smyrna, has been named by the Tennessee School Counselor Association (TSCA) as the 2022-23 Tenne.... Read More

Multiple Rutherford County School Students Succeed at National Convention

Jun 29, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County School students recently placed in several categories at the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Students represented R.... Read More

4-Segment Show for Monday's Action Line: 1.) Education in Rutherford Co. and Beyond. 2.) The Commissioner Corner: Political Correctness Today. 3.) The Secret Garden Party and the Discovery Ce

May 29, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

I. On today’s show (Monday, May 29, 2023), WGNS host Scott Walker is joined by JC Bowman, the Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee. Bowman talks.... Read More