Central Magnet School has been Caught Green Handed! Rutherford County Central Magnet School students who recycle may receive prizes for their efforts under the “Caught Green Handed” initiative sponsored by Operation: Rutherford Recycles and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. “Caught Green Handed” seeks to bring attention to recycling in Rutherford County Schools since the Middle…
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Thursday it “remains extremely concerned” for the 15-year-old girl at the center of a statewide AMBER Alert. Authorities say their investigation has revealed a “troubling pattern of behavior” from Tad Cummins, 50, who “may have been abusing his role as a teacher to groom this vulnerable young girl for…
Central Magnet School student Wills McAdams — who recently earned one of only two of Tennessee’s 2017 youth volunteer awards — was presented with a gold medallion during an assembly in front of his peers this morning at the school. McAdams, an eighth-grader, earned what is known as the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, which includes the…
Alive Hospice is offering a grief support group for adults beginning Tuesday, March 28 in Murfreesboro. Anyone in the community who has been touched by the loss of a loved one is encouraged to join this eight-week support group, which will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information or to register, call…
Middle Tennessee State University will host hundreds of prospective students and their families Saturday, March 18, for the first of two Spring Preview Days on campus. MTSU holds preview days as a way for prospective students to see the campus, take tours given by student guides, learn about departments, programs and student organizations and meet…
A former Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective who helped investigate a multi-state drug operation earned U.S. Attorney’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement last week. U.S. Attorney David Rivera recognized former Detective Clint Teasley and Detective Kevin Krieb of the Smyrna Police Department for their work on the case that started in 2012. Both Teasley…
Stones River Mall is pleased to announce Books-A-Million has officially re-opened in its new location between Sam’s Sports Grill and Electronic Express. In conjunction with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Stones River Mall will host a ribbon cutting for the specialty bookstore at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17. Shoppers and their families are…
Last year Middle Tennessee was America’s favorite Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament after shocking Michigan State. The Blue Raiders are not eyeing a repeat according to freshman Tyrik Dixon, “We don’t consider ourselves a Cinderella, because we know what we are capable of.” They shocked a Tournament favorite and followed it up with 30 wins…
Many college students from all political backgrounds will be attending the president’s rally Wednesday at Municipal Auditorium. A group of Middle Tennessee State University students was among them, hoping to let their voices be heard. There are several issues facing college students that political groups on the MTSU campus would love to talk with the president…
The Tennessee Music Education Association will present Letoni Murry with the Outstanding Administrator Award at the annual TMEA Professional Development Conference in April. Murry, principal of Stewarts Creek Middle School, was nominated by Band Director Andrew Lynn and selected by the Da Capo Committee of past TMEA presidents based on his “outstanding contributions to music…