MTSU Business Students Tie for Top Spot in International Software Innovation Challenge

MTSU Business Students Tie for Top Spot in International Software Innovation Challenge

An enterprising group of Middle Tennessee State University students recently captured the top spot in an international software innovation challenge pitting them against other students from universities across the nation. The group of five students from the Jennings A. Jones College of Business tied with a group of students from Florida International University in a…

Exchange Club honors McPherson as Sheriff’s Officer of the Year

Exchange Club honors McPherson as Sheriff’s Officer of the Year

Sheriff’s Detective Amanda McPherson earned the Rutherford County Sheriff’s “Officer of the Year” award from the Exchange Club of Rutherford County Wednesday. McPherson has become an integral part of the Criminal Investigations Division since joining in 2020. She has worked on numerous domestic violence cases, multiple types of crimes against children and violent crimes. McPherson…

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Rape of a Child Under a New Amended State Law

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Rape of a Child Under a New Amended State Law

A Murfreesboro man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for aggravated rape of a child. He’s the first person in Rutherford County to face the tougher penalty under an amended Tennessee State law. A Rutherford County jury only took 15-minutes to return a guilty verdict after the…

Bartch named Middle Grand Division Principal of the Year

Bartch named Middle Grand Division Principal of the Year

Don Bartch has been named as 2023-24 Principal of the Year Middle Grand Division winner by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Principal of the Year awards are given annually to 3 school leaders, one in each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions. Recipients are selected for their outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership…

Oakland HOSA students advance to state competition

Oakland HOSA Students Advance to State Competition

Oakland High School Health Occupations Student Association students participated recently in a regional competition. 17 students will advance to state competitions later this year. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to…

Dr. Sherry Galloway, Ericka Downing, Becky Lanham, Katie Hall

100 Women Who Care Rutherford County Empowers Local Non-Profits with Over $34,000

Rutherford County’s chapter of 100 Women Who Care is a dedicated force for positive change. They are thrilled to announce that they have generously donated over $34,000 in 2023 to support local non-profit organizations. This significant contribution underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to making a lasting impact on the community. With a mission to uplift…

2023 Physician Awards for Excellence in Clinical Leadership

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Presents 2023 Physician Awards for Excellence in Clinical Leadership

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2023 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Brad Chesney has been recognized as the Physician of the Year, Dr. Hady Lichaa has been honored with the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Britt Mioton has received the esteemed Dr. Olin Williams Distinguished Service Award. Physician…