District’s Buses Travel Nearly 4 million Miles Each School Year

District’s Buses Travel Nearly 4 million Miles Each School Year

Twice a day Rutherford County Schools dispatches 268 buses that transport 24,701 of the district’s nearly 45,000 students to and from school. Those buses travel 19,268 miles every day or 385,360 miles a month, which totals nearly 4 million miles every school year. And, as Rutherford County continues to be among the fastest growing counties…

Info Needed on Second Almaville Robbery Suspect

Info Needed on Second Almaville Robbery Suspect

One suspect accused of robbing two clerks at Almaville Market remains at large and is wanted by law enforcement officers in several Tennessee counties, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Dewayne Halfacre fled after a pursuit Monday in Marion County near Chattanooga, Detective Steve Kohler said. Suspect Timothy “Timbo” Howell, 52, was taken into custody….

Visually Impaired Second-Grade Teacher Makes Impact at Christiana Elementary School

Visually Impaired Second-Grade Teacher Makes Impact at Christiana Elementary School

Paige Saylors knew in second grade she was going to be a teacher. That’s the lifelong impact Kathilu Mote made on the seven-year-old second grader. Mote remembers Saylors as being a “special one.” As an elementary student, Saylors was enthusiastic and had an uplifting personality. She smiled and was always eager to learn. There was…

One Almaville Market Suspect Arrested in Marion County

One Almaville Market Suspect Arrested in Marion County

One of two suspects wanted for robbing Almaville Market was apprehended after a pursuit Monday morning in Marion County near Chattanooga, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Suspect Timothy “Timbo” Howell, 52, was taken into custody while second suspect Dewayne Halfacre fled, said Sheriff’s Detective Steve Kohler. Marion County law enforcement officers are actively searching…

Need help locating two identified suspects in Almaville market robbery

Need help locating two identified suspects in Almaville market robbery

People who know the location or who see two suspects wanted for robbing clerks at Almaville Market Friday are asked to call their local law enforcement agency immediately, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Arrest warrants were obtained against suspects Dewayne Halfacre, 42, and Timothy “Timbo” Howell, 52, who have been seen in Nashville, Clarksville,…

SAINT THOMAS HEALTH ANNOUNCES COO OF SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS

SAINT THOMAS HEALTH ANNOUNCES COO OF SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS

Saint Thomas Health is proud to announce Beth Van Gilder has joined the leadership team as Chief Operating Officer of Saint Thomas Medical Partners, effective immediately. As one of the region’s largest medical groups with over 550 providers and 39 specialties, covering 32 counties with 99 locations, Saint Thomas Medical Partners is a physician-led medical group…

NINE EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB FAIR TUESDAY

NINE EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB FAIR TUESDAY

The Goodwill Career Solutions center at 2955 S. Church St. in Murfreesboro will host a job fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, for nine employers seeking to fill more than 200 positions in Rutherford, Davidson, Bedford and Wilson counties. The hiring event was originally planned for Jan. 16 but was rescheduled because…

‘2017 Year End Building Construction Activity Report’ Available Online

‘2017 Year End Building Construction Activity Report’ Available Online

The Murfreesboro Planning & Zoning, Engineering and Building & Codes departments ‘2017 Year End Building Construction Activity Report’ is available for viewing online on the City of Murfreesboro website. To view the report simply click the link: http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7670. Important data featured in the 23-page report include the following: Year End Reports For Development Activity 2017…