Re-Entry Program participants achieve OSHA training

Re-Entry Program participants achieve OSHA training

Twenty-three Re-Entry Program participants at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center received a 10-hour OSHA training provided by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and earned Department of Labor-issued cards proving they are trained in work-place safety. The Re-Entry program, a subsection of the Rutherford County Recovery Courts, partners with organizations such as TCAT to…

MTSU Dec 1 Scholarship Deadline

Dec. 1 deadline nears for incoming freshmen to apply, qualify for guaranteed MTSU scholarships

Middle Tennessee State University awards an array of guaranteed scholarships to qualifying first-time, incoming freshmen, but the deadline to take advantage is quickly approaching. Prospective students for the 2025-26 academic year must have a complete application on file with the MTSU Admissions Office by Sunday, Dec. 1, to be considered for an academic merit guaranteed…

Road Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for November 17 – 23

S Bilbro Ave Utility Crossing Installation Work (between Sunrise Ct and Minor St) Expected Road Closure: Monday through Friday: Contractor for private development will be installing utility lines across S Bilbro Ave between Sunrise Ave and Minor St. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place. Wilkinson…

Performance Under Pressure Training

MFRD firefighters participate in performing under-pressure training

Firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department joined more than 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a training conference last weekend, thanks to the generosity of the Gary Sinise Foundation. The foundation provided the conference free of charge, including tuition, lodging, and meals. Gary Sinise is well known for his role as…

Level 5 Designation

Record number of Rutherford schools earn Level 5 rank

Thirty-two Rutherford County schools — or two-thirds of the 48 tested schools — have earned the highest score possible for student academic growth, according to information released today by the Tennessee Department of Education. The school district as a whole, along with the 32 schools, have attained Level 5 status for student performance during the…

MADD presents awards to Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies

MADD presents awards to Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned awards for removing intoxicated and impaired drivers off the roadways in 2023. Mothers Against Drunk Driving presented the awards to Middle Tennessee law enforcement officers during their annual awards recognition ceremony Friday. Cpl. Zack Williams, Deputy Michael Bennett, Deputy Steve Hill and Deputy Tyler Marks received the awards from…