In the latest edition of “Gardening in the City,” learn more about the challenges of ensuring that the Murfree Spring wetlands flourish. The Spring 2018 episode of “Gardening in the City” is available for viewing on YouTube at https://youtu.be/eNGpYrxK64s. The Discovery Center and adjacent Murfree Spring wetlands, with a variety of fish, amphibians and birds,…
March is Art in Our Schools month and many artsy events have taken place across Rutherford County Schools. The school district kicked off the festivities with a recognition ceremony at the Board of Education meeting on March 7 for students whose artwork will be displayed throughout the Central Office for the next year. Sixty-four students…
David E. Waldron, age 55 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born in Nashville and was a son of the late John D. Waldron and Daisy Bell Campbell Waldron of LaVergne who survives him. In addition to his mother, Mr. Waldron is survived by siblings, Wanda Jean Williams and husband Denny of…
The annual Oakland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) plant sale will begin Thursday April 5 at 3:15 in the OHS greenhouse. The public is welcome and invited to come to campus and purchase plants. These plants are started by our very own OHS students and all the money raised goes directly back to…
The Oakland High School Future Farmers of America recently attended the state convention. OHS students participated in many events and competitions. The results are below. For more information about FFA at OHS, please contact sponsor Emily Pate (patee@rcschools.net). State Runner-Up in Prepared Speaking, Kaitlin Taylor (pictured on left above) Top 3 for State Swine Placement…
Oakland High School The Key Club (sponsored by Alice Brank) and the Red Cross Club performed an incredible job of recruitment and organization that resulted in 106 good units on a goal of 100 during their most recent blood drive. This drive will help save over 300 lives and was outstanding. The next OHS blood…
Mr. Ben Elrod, age 74, of Rockvale, TN passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, TN and a son of the late Harry and Lorene Nichols Elrod. Mr. Elrod was the co-founder of Elrod’s Cabinet Shop in Rockvale which opened its doors over 50 years ago. He was…
Patrick H. Wagner, age 69, formerly of Pawnee, IL passed away at his residence in Smyrna, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Teresa (Carney) Wagner of Pawnee, IL; sister, Sheila Rose Leskovisek and niece, Ashley Rose Mason. Pat retired from National Life and Accident Insurance Company/AIG after 46 years of…
Congratulations to Iberiabank Mortgage for their ribbon cutting for their office expansion and new team members on Tuesday, April 3rd at 11am. Iberiabank Mortgage’s Stonegate Corporate Center is located at 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 203, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-653-4470. [custom-facebook-feed album=10155249159626078]
Mr. Brandon McCormick, age 21, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Nashville, TN to Rick McCormick and Melissa Jones. Brandon loved life and lived it to the fullest and fastest with no fear. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors. Brandon had a big heart for everyone he met especially…