MTSU is proud to have three representatives included among this year’s recipients of the 2025 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award. Nancy Prescott, a graduate student in history; Dianna Rust, professor in University Studies, and Violet Cox-Wingo, Department of Social Work lecturer, were recently honored among recipients of this year’s award. Presented by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the…
Six Rutherford County Schools’ seniors earn $750 SRO scholarships. Six Rutherford County High School seniors earned scholarships from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Division. Recipients were: SRO Kayte Cherry, who coordinated the scholarships, said the awards were based on a written essay on “Ways to Improve School Safety,” grade point average, ACT test scores and…
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network(TSIN) have announced that Discovery School has once again received the prestigious STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) designation. By earning this distinction for the second time, Discovery School continues to serve as a model for schools across the state. The redesignation reflects…
Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, has been named the Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS). The prestigious recognition is awarded annually to one superintendent from each of Tennessee’s eight regions. Dr. Duke was selected by his fellow superintendents in the Mid-Cumberland Region for his outstanding…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9s and their patrol deputy handlers earned national certification from the United States Police Canine Association. The four-month patrol K9 handlers’ course was hosted by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s K9 Unit. K9 Deputy Christian Salter and K9 Timo, Deputy Brandon Baines and K9 Odin, Deputy David Vega and K9 Jack and…
The Middle Tennessee State University stock horse team was crowned the 2025 National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association Division 2 National Champion team in April in Amarillo, Texas. Students competed in the versatility ranch horse events, showcasing their talents in ranch reining, cow work, ranch trail and ranch riding. The Raider riders placed fifth…
United Communications announced today that its rapidly expanding fiber broadband network has reached 100,000 total locations. This milestone makes United the dominant fiber broadband provider across an 11-county service area that includes the Greater Nashville area.Since reaching the milestone of 50,000 locations served at the end of 2022, United has accelerated its buildout, adding more…
Tennessee School Board of Association provides award to School Boards for meeting requirements in planning, policy, promotion and board development The Rutherford County Board of Education has once again earned the highest award offered by the Tennessee School Boards Association. The School Board has been named a “Board of Distinction” by TSBA. This honor lasts…
Stones River Consulting (SRC), a fast-growing Third-Party Administrator specializing in 401(k) plan administration, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Rocky Top Business Award—marking its second consecutive win following its debut recognition in 2023. The Rocky Top Business Awards, presented by PYA in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the UT Alumni…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Police Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotion of Lieutenant Harry Haigh to Captain, Sergeant Stephen Luter to Lieutenant, Detective Ray Daniel and Officers Devin Burrows and Brett Ryan to Sergeant. “We proudly recognize the leadership and dedication of these five outstanding officers,” Bowen said. “Their commitment to serving our community with…