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Library and School "Book Controversies" Continue

Sep 02, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS

Commentary - What's in a book? Do you approve of someone else saying "you can't read that"?  School of Journalism & Strategic Media professor at MTSU, Dr. Larry.... Read More

Podcast: Local Events and Fun Activities with the Rutherford County Library System

Apr 16, 2024 at 12:13 am by WGNS News

  In today's podcast about the local library system, you will be able to learn about numerous events, with a particular focus on educational items geared towards ch.... Read More

Brand New Bookmobile Arrives to Serve Rutherford County

Jan 16, 2024 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After a 2-year wait... That was Rutherford County Library Director Rita Shacklett, talking about the brand-new and much anticipated Bookmobile that arr.... Read More

Two Books Recommended for Removal from Local Library After Recent Passage of New Ordinance in Murfreesboro

Aug 23, 2023 at 04:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A new ordinance in Murfreesboro looks to be headed towards book banning, which is one of the red flags that was raised by the Vice Mayor of Murfreesboro,.... Read More

Updates on Programs, Events and Activities of the Rutherford County Library System

Jul 18, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

Learn what’s new throughout the Rutherford County Library System that serves our community by listening to today’s podcast above with host Scott Walker from WGNS R.... Read More

New Ordinance Aimed at Preventing Lewd Behavior on City of Murfreesboro Property May Have Additional Consequences

Jun 22, 2023 at 01:45 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - A new ordinance in Murfreesboro is aimed at preventing public indecency and instead, promoting public decency. This new ordinance, that passed on th.... Read More

Events and News from the Rutherford County Library System

Apr 18, 2023 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

Today on the Action Line, host Scott Walker spoke to Linebaugh Library Circulation Manager Garrett Crowell about the great Comic Book Giveaway on May 6th and a variety of even.... Read More

Gardening: The Seed Library at the Technology Engagement Center

Mar 21, 2023 at 06:18 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Rutherford County Library System is celebrating the Spring with their first Seed Library at the Technology Engagement Center…That was Amanda with.... Read More

Local Author Sonya McCllough Lockridge for a Book Signing on March 26

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:23 pm by WGNS News

Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Sonya McCllough Lockridge for a book signing on Sunday, March 26, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. The author will be signing an.... Read More

Thanks to Grant, Local Library Giving Away Free Tablets to Qualified Seniors in Rutherford County

Feb 24, 2023 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

The Rutherford County Library System has been giving away to senior citizens in recent days… That was Trey Gwinn with the library who told us the tablets are conne.... Read More

Free Gardening Class at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro

Feb 21, 2023 at 08:53 am by WGNS News

Master Gardner’s of Rutherford County are teaching a free series of classes in Murfreesboro this March at the local library that sits at the intersection of South Church.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Author Derek Puma for Book Signing

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Derek Puma for a book signing on Tuesday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will be sig.... Read More

Today, we talked to officials with the Local Rutherford County Library System

Dec 20, 2022 at 09:07 am by Producer

Today on the WGNS Action Line, WGNS' Scott Walker talked to Carol Ghattas, head librarian of the Linebaugh Library at the intersection of South Church Street at Vine Street in.... Read More

Linebaugh Hosts Local Author Elinda Beanland for Book Signing

Nov 16, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS Radio News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Elinda Beanland for a book signing on Saturday, December 3rd, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The aut.... Read More

La Vergne Public Library Receives Technology Grant

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

Sen. Dawn White, Sen. Shane Reeves, Rep. Mike Sparks and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the La Vergne Public Library with a $15,174 Technology Grant to purchase new.... Read More
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Man Allegedly Runs from Murfreesboro Police, but Arrested a Short Time Later in City Hall Parking Garage Friday Morning

Sep 30, 2022 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO) Shortly after the 3AM hour on Friday morning, Murfreesboro Police were called to West Castle Street near Old Salem Road in reference to a physical fight. Eviden.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Receives Grant to Help Bridge Digital Divide for Older Tennesseans

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (RCLS) is pleased to announce it has received an $87,478.00 grant from the West End Home Foundation (WEHF) to help.... Read More

Linebaugh Library Hosts Local Author Jim Sandman for Book Signing

Aug 22, 2022 at 03:20 pm by WGNS

Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro has announced that they will be hosting local author Jim Sandman for a book signing on Saturday, September 10th, from 10 a.m. until 2.... Read More

TOPIC: Services and Programs throughout the Rutherford County Library System

Aug 16, 2022 at 08:55 am by Producer

Today, Scott Walker hosted the WGNS Action Line and his guest was Linebaugh Library Manager Carol Gattas. She covered topics about the variety of services offered locally, pro.... Read More

Local Library Branches are Becoming More High Tech and Offering Services like the Use of 3D Printers

Jun 21, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) - Local library branches have been doing a number of things to change with the times, equaling more technologically advanced libraries in places lik.... Read More