It was more than an ordinary week recently for Siegel Humanities Academy students at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee – it was their first Humanities Week. The week was packed with fun activities that pushed students to think outside the box, create, communicate their ideas, and bond as a community. It was a week…
Show love to your valentine by driving safely Tuesday. The Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force will help you get home safely by having law enforcement officers out reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and stay focused on the road, said Murfreesboro Police Lt. Greg Walker. “We want to encourage everyone to make it…
Darryl L. Vining, age 67 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. He was a native of Maywood, California and the son of the late Edward Thomas Vining and Dorothy May Sanborn. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy Vining. Survivors…
Mr. Donald Ray Griffin, age 79, of Antioch, TN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late John and Sadie Bonor Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a 1961 graduate of Antioch High School. He worked in the printing business…
Lots and LOTS of dogs and only three cats available during our PAWS visit this week. A big thank you to A Mortgage Boutique for sponsoring our PAWS videos! PAWS of Rutherford County is located at 285 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-898-7740.
Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Roadway construction work continues on Brinkley Rd. There will be intermittent lane…
Last year, 29 students from LaVergne High School earned their associate degree from Motlow Community College before graduating high school – an opportunity which will open to all students in Rutherford County during the 2023-2024 school year. “They are extremely high achievers,” said Hope Bakari, LaVergne High School assistant principal and director of the Early…
Sallie Gray Harlow Statham, age 96 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Falcon Gray Harlow and Rossie Neece Harlow. Mrs. Statham is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Jackson “Jack” Statham; sister-in-law, Carolyn Nix of Biloxi, MS; special…
Megan Richard, coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services, along with staff at the Office of International Affairs wanted to update the International Ambassadors program to make it more impactful and meaningful for MTSU’s around 400 students from other countries. “We changed the name from International Ambassadors to the International Student Council to reflect a…
Over 40 members of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) from across the country traveled to Murfreesboro to tour Black Fox and Hobgood Elementary to see teachers and students using curriculum-based instruction with integrity as part of a national conference in Nashville. Murfreesboro City Schools was the only district selected to be visited…