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Rutherford County Schools Announce Closure Due to Extreme Cold, City Schools open 2-hours late!

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS are closed Wednesday (1/22/2025). Murfreesboro City Schools opening 2-hours late! RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In an unusual move driven by an arctic bla.... Read More
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⏩ Stewarts Creek High School Band Shines in Inaugural Parade (WATCH THE PERFORMANCE)

Jan 20, 2025 at 05:33 pm by WGNS News

WATCH THE BAND PERFORMANCEWASHINGTON, D.C. – After overcoming significant challenges, the Stewarts Creek High School Band proudly performed in the Inaugural Parade for P.... Read More

Local Educator Receives Prestigious Presidential Award for STEM Teaching

Jan 15, 2025 at 03:16 pm by WGNS

WASHINGTON, DC - The White House has announced that Erin Nunley is among the educators and mentors recognized as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathem.... Read More
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Rutherford County Schools to Remain Closed Monday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions

Jan 12, 2025 at 06:56 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Rutherford County Schools announced the closure of all schools in the district on Monday (January 13, 2025) due to continued hazardous road conditions.... Read More

⏩ Rutherford County & Murfreesboro City Schools CLOSED Friday and Have Fun with the Announcement!

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools decide to close on Friday due to the winter storm. Both districts have a little fun making the announcement. Check out the vide.... Read More

⏩ Rutherford County Schools to Make Decision on Closings Before Friday's Snow

Jan 08, 2025 at 04:16 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Rutherford County Schools got creative in their announcement about Friday's expected snow and whether kids and staff will have the day off (see video). Dir.... Read More

Investigation into Cyber Disruption in Rutherford County Schools Continuing

Dec 16, 2024 at 12:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As previously reported, the Rutherford County Schools faced a significant network and systems disruption on November 25, 2024. Since then, efforts to r.... Read More

Candice Urias, 2nd grade teacher at Plainview Elementary School

Dec 12, 2024 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Local Generosity Shines as Toot’s Hosts Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 02, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

 MURFREESBORO, TN - For nearly 40 years, Toot’s Good Food and Fun has been more than just a spot for wings and burgers—it’s been a cornerstone of commun.... Read More

County Schools Reopen After Holiday Break & Network Outage

Dec 01, 2024 at 04:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – It's back to school for kids after the Thanksgiving break and the county system during that time dealt with a large network outage that disrupted several.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Address Smartphone Issues on Buses

Nov 19, 2024 at 07:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County Schools is requesting parents’ cooperation in addressing concerns about smartphones left on school buses. According to a statement i.... Read More

Record number of Rutherford Co. Schools earn Level 5 rank

Nov 18, 2024 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Thirty-two Rutherford County schools — or two-thirds of the 48 tested schools — have earned the highest score possible for student academic.... Read More

Hungry kids need food during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks

Nov 18, 2024 at 03:09 pm by WGNS

Most families will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast while more than 1,300 Rutherford County Schools’ students may not have enough food to eat while school is out nine days dur.... Read More
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Extremely Loud Rutherford County Schools’ Education Day Crowd Makes MTSU Murphy Center Rock

Nov 05, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Collectively, they were extremely loud for 40 minutes of college basketball regulation time — or nearly two hours counting all the timeouts,.... Read More

Siegel High School Hosts Annual “Track or Treat” Event on Football Field

Oct 30, 2024 at 02:39 pm by WGNS

Siegel High School’s annual "Track or Treat" is set to bring Halloween excitement to the community with a night of family-friendly fun on the school’s football fie.... Read More

UPDATED: Precautionary Lockdown at Oakland High and Middle Schools Amid Nearby Police Activity

Oct 03, 2024 at 05:57 pm by WGNS News

- UPDATE - Murfreesboro, TN – Oakland High School and Oakland Middle School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning as a precautionary measure due to a police situation.... Read More

Oakland Superfan Donnie Maxwell Passes Away

Sep 17, 2024 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO) - Fans of Oakland High School sports since the late 70's will remember superfan Donnie Maxwell. He passed away this week. Donnie never met a stranger and was a.... Read More

Student Faces Charges Following Stabbing at Oakland High School

Sep 13, 2024 at 04:24 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, TN - A student at Oakland High School was taken into custody Friday morning following an alleged stabbing of a fellow student, according to Rutherford.... Read More

County School Bus Contractors Feeling the Pinch of a Driver Shortage

Sep 10, 2024 at 01:51 pm by Danny Osborn

The explosive growth is leaving Rutherford County facing a shortage of school bus drivers. Since 1924, the county has contracted with private individuals to provide buses.... 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