For Neporcha Cone, the new dean of MTSU’s College of Education, the university’s award-winning teacher preparation program drew her in because she believes it is well-positioned to produce educational leaders of the future. “The university is made up of a dynamic body of administrators, faculty, staff and students who are committed to empowering and creating…
On March 1st, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit the hospital blue in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for adults in the United States. Throughout March, the hospital’s oncology team will be highlighting the importance of screening for…
UPDATE: Detective Gonzalez has identified the person of interest in the shoplifting case at Kolh’s. Warrants have been obtained for her arrest for theft of property. Thanks for sharing. Do you know this person? Detectives are attempting to identify a person of interest in a shoplifting case. On Feb. 25, a loss prevention worker at…
Oakland senior Emma Clonan has been awarded the 2023 Play Like A Girl Trailblazer Award. The Trailblazer award is given to women and businesses who are pioneering the future and changing the face of leadership in Nashville and the surrounding area. This year’s honors include Play Like a Girl alumna Emma Clonan. Emma is an…
The once popular Old Timers Festival, put on every fall by the City of La Vergne, is being rebranded. The new La Vergne Fall Festival, a free music and vendor event, is scheduled for September 16, 2023 with a special Music in the Park on September 15 to kick-off the festivities. While the city is…
UPDATE: Thanks to your tips, the person of interest in the retail fraud and theft of merchandise case at Kohl’s has been identified. Detective Sanders has obtained warrants for her arrest. Thanks for sharing. Do you know this person? Detectives would like to speak to her as a person of interest in a retail fraud…
Twenty-five teachers from Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on March 4 after completing the Middle Tennessee State University/Murfreesboro City Schools Gifted Academy. Since its inception in 2015, over 200 teachers have graduated from the academy. The Gifted Academy, sponsored by The Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation, MTSU and…
Dr. Troy Allen Festervand, age 75 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. A native of Vivian, LA, he was the son of the late C. M. and Melba Helen Westbook Festervand. Troy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Lee Festervand; children, Kelley Nihill and her husband Mike of Freeport,…
Carole Jones Logan, age, 81 of Smyrna, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3, 2023. A native of Estill Springs, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Paul and Levinia Elizabeth Medley Jones. Mrs. Logan was also preceded in death by her brothers, Corky, and Pete Jones,…
Oakland High School Senior Naomi Summey has been selected as a University of Kentucky Singletary Scholar. Naomi was selected for one of 25 awards from a pool of over 2600 students. The award is a full tuition scholarship along with a two-year housing stipend. Naomi is an International Baccalaureate diploma candidate and is the all-student…