‘Juneteenth’ Celebrates Freedom in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Jun 10, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1806, Bradley Academy was built in Murfreesboro for the wealthy, only allowing white males to attend the school. Past President of the United States Jame.... Read More

New MTSU students quickly adapt to campus during CUSTOMS orientation

Jun 01, 2023 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Incoming Middle Tennessee State University freshman biology major Laylah Coleman likes the diversity of opportun.... Read More

JuneTeenth Celebration at Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Apr 27, 2023 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

LISTEN ABOVE: Listen to the full interview above to learn more about JuneTeenth and Bradley Academy. In the interview, WGNS' Scott Walker talks to Vonchelle Stembridge, F.... Read More

Holloway High School Students Remind Peers to Put the Phone Down While Driving

Apr 24, 2023 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - WGNS headed to Holloway High School in Murfreesboro to learn about a class that’s focused on curbing distracted driving among their peers. Teache.... Read More

MTSU Honors 58-Retiring Employees for 1,440-plus Combined Years of Service to Students, Community

Apr 18, 2023 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is saluting 58 retiring employees as the 2022-23 academic year begins winding down, honoring their.... Read More

MTSU students impress at annual research expo presenting projects from science, engineering to art, music

Mar 31, 2023 at 05:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Greta Muller, MTSU senior in the Visual Arts Program, said she was surprised about the opportunity for art students to participate in res.... Read More

MTSU, Chick-fil-A tuition partnership helping engineering tech student build future

Mar 15, 2023 at 09:56 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University students are getting a financial boost thanks to a thriving partnership between the university and Chick-fil.... Read More

3-Students from Riverdale High School Recently Performed at Carnegie Hall

Mar 08, 2023 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Three students from Riverdale High School, Tawni Phakousonh, Madison Raney, and Elexis Thepthongsay, recently had an honor that most will never experience i.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Hosts Rutherford County Students to Learn About Robotic Surgery

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. –TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from across Rutherford County on January 24, 2023, for a special event. The “Na.... Read More

Siegel High School Model UN Excels at Conference

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - This past weekend, Siegel High School took 50 delegates to the VOLMUN VIII Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee to compete against 10 other regional scho.... Read More

New Assistant Safety Director for the Rutherford County Schools

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Sean Martin has been named as the first assistant safety director for the Rutherford County Schools. In 2006 Martin began his career with the Murfreesb.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools In-Service Day for Educators Closed Due to Inclement Weather Tuesday

Jan 30, 2023 at 09:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - While parents already knew that schools were going to be closed on Tuesday for a teacher in-service day, educators are now being notified that they.... Read More

Central Magnet School Continues Success by Promoting Culture of Focus and Clear Expectations for Students and Teachers

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:12 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) When it comes to success, Central Magnet School has a lot to offer students in academics and extracurricular opportunities. But according to principa.... Read More

MTSU Showcases Ingenuity of Midstate High Schoolers at 7th Entrepreneurship

Nov 23, 2022 at 09:35 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — High school freshmen Wyatt Petelle and Hunter Higgs from Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, eagerly jumped onto their laptop in.... Read More

MTSU Recognized Nationally for ‘Gold Standard’ in Teacher Prep Accreditation Inbox

Nov 02, 2022 at 08:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s College of Education was one of only 32 total institutions to be recognized by the Council for the Accreditat.... Read More

MTSU's back on Billboard's top music business schools list for 8th consecutive year

Oct 13, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS Radio News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Department of Recording Industry — and the College of Media and Entertainment that houses.... Read More

Fair provides MTSU students volunteer opportunities in community, on campus

Sep 19, 2022 at 09:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dozens of Middle Tennessee State University students were recently introduced to 16 Murfreesboro-area organizations seeking voluntee.... Read More

U.S. News again ranks MTSU for excellence in ‘social mobility'

Sep 12, 2022 at 09:23 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has again made the U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 national list for Top Performers in Social M.... Read More

Oakland High School student work on display at Frist Art Museum

Sep 02, 2022 at 11:02 am by WGNS

Oakland High School IB student Fernanda Morelos-Gomez had a work of art selected for the Young Tennessee Artists show at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville.    .... Read More

FREE Professional Clothing for MTSU Students Applying for Jobs and Internships - You can help

Aug 15, 2022 at 10:37 am by WGNS

MTSU’s Alumni Office and the Career Development Center recently teamed up for a clothing drive to restock the MTSU Career Closet… That was Kristen Janson, Assista.... Read More