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15 Rutherford County Schools recognized as statewide leaders in intervention

Feb 03, 2022 at 11:01 am by WGNS

Fifteen schools from across Rutherford County have been recognized by Tennessee Tiered Supports Center (TSC) at Vanderbilt University for their success and implementation of R.... Read More

Katelyn Hand, 2nd Grade Teacher at Plainview Elementary

Feb 01, 2022 at 12:24 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

RCS looking to hire 50+ cafeteria workers with starting pay of more than $14 per hour with daytime hours

Jan 19, 2022 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

“In order to run schools,” says Eric Smith, director of school nutrition, “you must do, at minimum, two things. Get children to school and feed them.”R.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools expected to continue upward growth trend for years to come

Dec 28, 2021 at 10:10 am by WGNS

As the Rutherford County School System grows with new students, rezoning may have to take place before new schools are built. As an example of the growth, County School Board.... Read More

Oakland in State Title Game after Defeating Maryville 24-14

Nov 27, 2021 at 12:11 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots are headed to the Blue Cross Bowl for the second consecutive year and the third in four-years: Oakland stymied Maryville's offense in the second half,.... Read More

Changes in How Rutherford County Schools Deal With COVID-19 and New Law Says Businesses / Government Organizations Cannot Require COVID Vaccine

Nov 16, 2021 at 07:32 am by WGNS

Some of the guidelines around COVID-19 have changed, which means changes for the Rutherford County Schools and schools throughout the state. One of the changes focuses on how.... Read More

TSSAA announces 2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists

Nov 04, 2021 at 11:06 am by WGNS

  Three Rutherford County athletes have been selected Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists. Oakland's Jordan James and Riverdale's Alex Mitchell are among the.... Read More

Mapping Rutherford County and Area School’s Growth

Oct 21, 2021 at 06:46 pm by WGNS

Growing up, Shane Morgan had an interest in drawing, drafting and industrial arts.For a short time, he studied engineering technology at Old Dominion University, but left to p.... Read More

Battle of the 'Boro on WGNS Friday Night

Oct 14, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

It's the 54th meeting between Oakland and Riverdale this Friday night on WGNS State Farm Prep Football from Ray Hughes Stadium. The Battle of the 'Boro series is led by the Wa.... Read More

Former Riverdale Football Coach Dean Fisher Passes Away

Oct 13, 2021 at 04:50 pm by WGNS

Former Riverdale football coach Dean Fisher has passed away at the age of 84. He became the Warrior's head coach in 1984, succeeding their first coach Phil Watts. He coached f.... Read More

TN Department of Education Announces Rutherford County Schools, 78 other districts intend to participate in TN ALL Corps tutoring, serve nearly 150,000 students over three years

Oct 11, 2021 at 02:53 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Education announced 79 school districts — over half of all districts in the state — intend to participate in the Tennessee Ac.... Read More

Smyrna Assistant Football Coach Passes Away

Oct 07, 2021 at 11:28 am by WGNS

Smyrna assistant football coach Garry Mooney has passed away after a short illness. The school's athletic site reports Mooney was in his 2nd year at Smyrna and taught history.... Read More

Abby Haley, 3rd Grade Teacher at Rocky Fork Elementary

Oct 01, 2021 at 11:12 am by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month from NewsRadio WGNS and City Tile and Floor Covering spotlights Abby Haley, a 3rd Grade teacher at Rocky Fork Elementary. The Doug Youn.... Read More

Moore Resigns Rutherford County School Board

Sep 30, 2021 at 10:08 pm by WGNS

In a surprise announcement, Rutherford County School Board member Lisa Moore announced her resignation. It came Thursday night during their meeting. She said she was stepping.... Read More

Report from Tennessee Department of Education shows Rutherford County Schools outperformed state in all grades for English language arts, math, science and social studies

Sep 30, 2021 at 10:23 am by WGNS

Last school year was unlike any other and, yet Rutherford County educators rose to the challenge of educating nearly 48,000 students amid a worldwide pandemic.An impressive 41.... Read More

Tennessee School Board Association recognizes LaVergne High student; pair of Rutherford County School Board members earn Level III distinction

Sep 27, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

LaVergne High senior Savannah Simmons was among nine students recognized this week by the Tennessee School Boards Association. Simmons was selected by a panel of TSBA jud.... Read More
Grant Kelley pictured with his wife, Diane.

Longtime Rutherford County Leader Grant Kelley Passes Away

Sep 26, 2021 at 09:02 am by WGNS

Grant Kelley has passed away. The longtime Rutherford County public servant from the Leanna community passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Demen.... Read More

Ten seniors from Rutherford County named National Merit Semifinalists

Sep 24, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

They are among the best and brightest students at the top high school in the state and, yet, being summoned to the principal’s office brought about a sense of anxiety an.... Read More

Stewarts Creek at Blackman on WGNS Friday Night

Sep 16, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Stewarts Creek and Blackman will meet for the first time since 2018 this Friday night. It also marks the first time in seven years they'll meet as region foes. Stewarts Creek.... Read More

RuCo Schools Temporary Mask Requirement Begins Monday

Sep 10, 2021 at 09:21 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County School Board voted Thursday to implement a temporary mask requirement. The 5-2 vote would require masks from Monday, September 13th to October 14th, at w.... Read More