Local Fire Rescue Chief Foulks Completes International Professional Designation Process

Local Fire Rescue Chief Foulks Completes International Professional Designation Process

Mark Foulks has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief EMS Officer” (CEMSO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on February 6, 2018 to confer the designation. Foulks becomes one of only 123 CEMSOs worldwide. The Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence…

Erick Porter obituary

Erick Porter obituary

Erick Porter, age 39 of Murfreesboro died February 23, 2018. He was a native of Lawrence County and a graduate of Smyrna High School. Erick is survived by his parents, Kathy and Tommy Hughes of Murfreesboro; brothers, Trent (Sadie) Hughes, of Smyrna, Heath (Kelly) Hughes of Smyrna; nephew; Kaiden Hughes; aunt, Debra Hensley of Five…

15 Candidates Apply for Director of Schools Position

The Rutherford County Board of Education will begin deliberations Monday, March 5, to select finalists for the Director of Schools position. Current Director Don Odom has submitted his intent to retire effective June 30, 2018. Odom has worked as an educator in Rutherford County for 50 years and has served as director since 2012. Fifteen…

Redstone Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to Special Kids

Redstone Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to Special Kids

Redstone Federal Credit Union recently donated $10,000 to two charities as it wraps up its 2017 Letters to Santa initiative. In December, Redstone members and friends helped to brighten the lives of children and families throughout the area by sending letters to Santa. Redstone promised to donate $1 to Christmas Charities Year Round and to…

Young Life Murfreesboro Welcomes All to Banquet

Young Life Murfreesboro Welcomes All to Banquet

Young Life is at work with young people in Murfreesboro being available to kids, providing fun, safe and comfortable gatherings, giving kids the right to be heard, and communicating God’s love in terms these students can understand. The support committee for Young Life Murfreesboro will host a fund-raising dinner banquet for adults interested in learning…