Beginning November 19th, students from across the nation descended on Gaylord Opryland Resort and convention center for a multi-day competition across a variety of categories. Listed are the RCS student winners organized by category, school and area of competition. Elementary Beta Convention (Grades 4 and 5) Statewide Attendance: 1,398 students from 46 clubs McFadden School…
The Black History Month Committee at Middle Tennessee State University is accepting nominations of community members to be honored at the 27th annual Unity Luncheon celebration in February 2023. Coordinated through and hosted by the Office of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs, the Unity Luncheon is an MTSU tradition that has been around since 1996 where…
The halls of McFadden School of Excellence are swimming with bright students, creative educators and dedicated parents – all willing to go the extra mile. McFadden was originally built in 1927 in honor of Elvie McFadden, a social worker who ministered to the children of Westvue, one of the poorest areas of Murfreesboro. Elvie taught…
Detectives are investigating a string of car burglaries that occurred at Richard Siegel Soccer Park and SportsCom on Dec. 6. A black BMW SUV is seen on video stopping in the parking lot while two individuals get out and start looking into vehicles. The individuals broke the windows of the vehicles and stole items including…
Rutherford County Schools’ students who faced Christmas without presents will select gifts through the “Shop with the Sheriff” program, thanks to generous donations from Toot’s corporate office and Toot’s diners. Sheriff’s School Resource Officers and Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association members collected contributions from Toot’s management and Toot’s customers during the annual “Shop with the…
The City of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department has closed the boardwalk at Murfree Spring Wetland to the public. After a preliminary assessment of the boardwalk, inspectors determined that the boardwalk needs significant work and repairs. The City has therefore restricted all recreational activity, including exercising, walking dogs and pedestrians on the boardwalk. Engineers will…
Jenni Smith Named Smyrna West Principal Ribbon Cutting for The Happy Book Stack Holiday Door Decor Competition at MTSU MTSU Fall Stole Ceremony Recognizes Graduating Student Veterans Spirited City Schools’ Students Remain MTSU Lady Raiders Education Day Good-Luck Charm MTSU Program Helps Working Midstate Mom Resume Academic Journey to Earn Degree James “Vic” Franklin Victory,…
Jenni Smith has been named as the next principal of Smyrna West Alternative School, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. “Ms. Smith’s various teaching and leadership experiences will serve the faculty and students well at Smyrna West Alternative,” Director Sullivan said. Currently, Smith serves as an assistant principal at Stewarts Creek High School…
In less than a month, Michelle Zeigler of Antioch, Tennessee, will walk across the stage in Murphy Center and accept her diploma from Middle Tennessee State University. That’s four days before her daughter, McKensey, will walk across a similar stage in Memphis to accept hers. It’s a goal that Michelle set for herself when she…
Not that they need it, but the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders have a good-luck charm in the form of Murfreesboro City Schools’ youngsters. When the school kids show up — and some 3,500 did Thursday, Dec. 1, for the annual Education Day game — coach Rick Insell’s Lady Raiders usually win. Visiting Tennessee Tech found…