Many of the 1 in 10 Rutherford County children who are sexually abused before age 18 silently bear the burden alone, said Director Sharon De Boer of the Child Advocacy Center. “When a child gets the courage to reach out for help, that activates the local Hometown Heroes that works as a team to help…
Escape for a day into the woods to join a community of adventure seekers, explorers, risk takers, and nature lovers. Boro Adventure Fest was born to celebrate the wanderlust culture in our city. Get outside on Saturday, April 21st to join this movement and be inspired to discover where your journey of adventure will take…
Mrs. Helen Margaret Salisbury died March 20, 2018, with her daughters holding her hands. She was born to John and Mattie Robinson Lawson in Ramer, TN, on August 26, 1923. She graduated Valedictorian of her class from Ramer High School, where she had many friends, joined several clubs, and enjoyed playing basketball. She was considered…
Siegel High School has been taking part in the state-wide campaign to stop distracted driving. Siegel was chosen by Vanderbilt to participate in the Be In The Zone campaign this year. Siegel High School had several events including informational tents at athletic events and the thumbprint challenge with our Allstate Agent. They are currently working…
Come out and hike for chocolate on Saturday, March 24. Early spring can still be cool, but it’s worth a hike when chocolate is involved. Join us at the Wilderness Station at 2:30 p.m. to learn about sustainable chocolate practices and how important it is for our migratory birds. First enjoy a naturalist-led hike on…
A suspect who claimed to carry a gun to kill a judge in the Judicial Building Monday was arrested by Court Security deputies. Suspect Troy Clinton Chaffin, 48, of Dedham Drive in Rockvale was charged with retaliation for past action by Deputy Debbie Creech. Creech was operating the Judicial Building metal detector when the alarm…
Blackman Middle School’s head custodian Denise Arnold fought back tears when four men had their heads shaved in her honor Monday. Arnold is a proud breast cancer survivor. Principal Will Shelton, math teachers Larry Smith and B.J. Smith and School Resource Officer Casey McClure raised $1,900 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for cancer research. Shelton…
A company soliciting donations for police may have its sights set on La Vergne. One resident contacted the police department saying the National Police Support Fund contacted her and asked for donations that would then be delivered to the La Vergne Police Department. Police Chief Mike Walker says the La Vergne Police Department is in…
It’s an introduction to endless possibilities. It’s also about the possibility that even as a high school student, in Murfreesboro, ordinary people can go on to accomplish the extraordinary. That is the premise of an ongoing series at Blackman High School. Started by librarian Brian Seadorf, the original speaker series has evolved into “A conversion…
William Franklin “Frankie” McPeak, age 76 of the Fellowship Community in Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Sunday March 18, 2018. A native of Wilson County, he was the son of the late Nelson Lannom and Johnnie Lucille Parker McPeak. Mr. McPeak was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Bonnie Joyce McPeak. Mr. McPeak…