In my hands is “Words with Wings” by Nikki Grimes. Grimes has written many amazing books such as “Words with Wings” and “Bronx Masquerade” and many more. After reading many of her books I’m looking forward to attending SEYA Book Festival for the third year in a row. I love meeting all kinds of great…
The Rutherford County Board of Education is now soliciting proposals for land purchases for proposed school sites. We are accepting bids from real estate agents, private property owners, estate agents, and more. The site should consist of approximately 35-125 acres in the areas listed below. The Rutherford County Board of Education will be accepting proposals…
Mr. Walter “Wally” Matuszewski, Jr., age 77, of Rockvale, TN passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Dearborn, MI to the late Bernice and Walter M. Matuszewski, Sr. He moved to Murfreesboro, TN in 1985 and then to Rockvale in 1989. Wally worked for General Motors for 25…
Officer Phillip Simpson has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an ongoing Tennessee Bureau of Investigations review of an officer involved shooting. This shooting stems from the apprehension of Bedford County fugitive Jesse Caldwell. In addition to the original charges of Aggravated Burglary, Criminal Attempted Aggravated Robbery and Theft over…
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to accept a $6 million donation from the Christy-Houston Foundation to be used for hospital expansions currently underway. Saint Thomas Health is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system. Leadership from Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and the Christy-Houston Foundation board announced the gift at The…
Douglas Wayne Nicholson, age 75, of Bradyville passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a native of Greenville, SC and the son of the late Riley B. and Willie Mae Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Nicholson and sister, Judy Roberson. Celebration of his life will be announced…
The staff at Stones River National Battlefield plans to burn about 75 acres of fields and forested areas on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. These prescribed burns are a part of the park’s Fire Management Plan, which was developed with public and professional participation in 2003. The areas to be burned are located in the park’s…
Detention Lt. Phillip Davis earned a Life Saving award after providing emergency first aid to an inmate. He performed chest compressions on the inmate allowing the inmate to regain consciousness during the emergency Jan. 15 at the detention center, said Capt. Chris Fly. “Due to Lt. Davis’ quick response and identification of a medical emergency,…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue recently promoted Captain Mark McCluskey to the position of Battalion Chief. McCluskey began his career as a Firefighter with MFRD in February 1985. He was promoted to Driver in 1989 and Captain in 1998. He will assume the Battalion Chief role on February 1. “We are excited to add Mark to our…
Sharon McDonald, age 55 of Smyrna died Friday January 26, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Paul Jean McDonald and Mercella Vanover McDonald. Mrs. McDonald was a member of LifePoint Church in Smyrna and had worked for CEVA Logistics. She is survived by sons, Dave Espensen,…