The year 1968 was one of new beginnings for Marvin Donnell Odom. On July 26 of that year, he married Mary Ann, they took a short newlywed trip to Florida, and on Aug. 1, he officially became a teacher for Rutherford County Schools. He had initially double-majored while studying at Middle Tennessee State University and…
Middle Tennessee State University is again hosting a summer STEM camp for young girls this week in hopes of sparking their interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Running through Friday, the weeklong camp begins each day inside the Kirksey Old Main Building before moving to different locations on the Blue Raider…
Rosenel Hinesly Bequette, age 96, passed away June 18, 2018 at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born July 8, 1921 in Aurora, Mo. to the late Monroe M. and Sallie Wilson Hinesly. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Gerald Hinesly, Iantha Hinesly Crigler, Willis “Wick” Hinesly, Joseph Hinesly, John…
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel visited Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital to meet Tim Adams, Saint Thomas Health’s president and CEO, as both are new to their leadership roles within their respective organizations. Vrabel and Adams also spent time meeting former Beaman NICU families who delivered at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. Saint Thomas Health is part…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties recently hired Michael Cole as the Vice President of Collective Impact and Strategic Initiatives. Michael Cole brings more than 20 years of experience to the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. He has served as the Director of Resource Development at the United Way of the…
Children of three Sheriff’s Office employees each earned $500 scholarships from the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh recommended the scholarship awards for Faith Edgell, daughter of Sgt. Glenn Edgell, Skyler Norrod, daughter of Detective Kyle Norrod and Jacob Hendrixson, son of Lt. Barry Hendrixson. Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association awards the scholarships to sheriffs’ employees or…
Congratulations to The Abbington at Stones River for their ribbon cutting at their remodeling event on Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30am. The Abbington at Stones River is located at 1335 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 and can be contacted at 615-815-2105. [custom-facebook-feed album=10155404726896078]
Mrs. Margaret Sansom Henard, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born in Adairsville, GA to the late Farris Dewey and Mildred Sexton Sansom. Mrs. Henard was the editor of The Scope newsletter for State Farm. She was a faithful member and Deaconnes at First Baptist Church. She…
John William Lane, Jr. age 66 of LaVergne formerly of Gleason TN died Tuesday June 19, 2018. He was a native of McKenzie TN and was preceded in death by his father, John William Lane, Sr.; Sister Ann Brown, and son-in-law, Bobby Hargrove. Mr. Lane was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and retired from…
Avery Wyatt Rudolph, infant son of James Christopher Rudolph II, and Samantha Ann (Salas) Rudolph died Monday June 18, 2018. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Lisa Pinson of Murfreesboro. Deanna Kriss of Murfreesboro; grandfather, David Salas of Lascassas; great-grandparents, Richard and Ruby Pinson of Mt. Juliet. Visitation will be 5PM to 7PM Thursday…