An enterprising group of Middle Tennessee State University students recently captured the top spot in an international software innovation challenge pitting them against other students from universities across the nation. The group of five students from the Jennings A. Jones College of Business tied with a group of students from Florida International University in a…
Sheriff’s Detective Amanda McPherson earned the Rutherford County Sheriff’s “Officer of the Year” award from the Exchange Club of Rutherford County Wednesday. McPherson has become an integral part of the Criminal Investigations Division since joining in 2020. She has worked on numerous domestic violence cases, multiple types of crimes against children and violent crimes. McPherson…
Don Bartch has been named as 2023-24 Principal of the Year Middle Grand Division winner by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Principal of the Year awards are given annually to 3 school leaders, one in each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions. Recipients are selected for their outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership…
Oakland High School Health Occupations Student Association students participated recently in a regional competition. 17 students will advance to state competitions later this year. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2023 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Brad Chesney has been recognized as the Physician of the Year, Dr. Hady Lichaa has been honored with the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Britt Mioton has received the esteemed Dr. Olin Williams Distinguished Service Award. Physician…
The City Building & Codes Department is pleased to announce its compliance with State of Tennessee regulations for conducting independent electrical inspections. The State Fire Marshal’s Office review is conducted every three years. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Division of Fire Prevention (State Fire Marshal’s Office) completed an audit of the Building &…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This achievement, the highest distinction within the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings, positions Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford among an exclusive group of only 300 hospitals nationwide….
Congratulations to Officer Danny Jimenez, Officer Pam Goslee, and Officer Eric Renfroe on receiving awards at the THSO Awards Ceremony held in Bell Buckle this week. Jimenez received the Officer of the Year Award for the Middle Tennessee Region. Goslee received the 2023 Speed Enforcement Award for efforts to eliminate excessive speed and making roadways…
Three Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies earned awards Wednesday from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Middle Tennessee Region. Cpl. Zachary Williams received the Deputy of the Year award, Cpl. William Travis earned the Seat Belt Award and Deputy Shaun Matthews received the Speed Enforcement Award. The awards were presented during the THSO’s annual holiday awards lunch,…
In the Oakland High School library, you will find five wooden tables covered in hundreds of pictures dating back to the 1970’s. George Moisant — senior at Oakland — recently earned his Eagle Scout award by creating these “Toot’s-inspired” tables. Moisant, along with a group of volunteers, cut out more than 500 photographs to place…