Lt. David Hutsell of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned the “Facility Training Officer of the Year Award” from the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Hutsell received the award during the TCI Jail Issues and FTO Conference last week. “I am very honored I was recognized,” Hutsell said. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh commended Hutsell. “Lt. Hutsell has…
#RCSFaces: Chris Steadman uses writing to help inspire Chris Steadman gained a passion for storytelling when he was a child. The 2020 global pandemic allowed Steadman time to devote to his passion for writing. Now the author of multiple self-published books, Chris is focusing on helping inspire young readers. “I really didn’t know that I…
Blain Poynor gifted with $23,000 and will produce TV series Blain Poynor, eighth grader at Eagleville, recently was selected as the winner of a national contest called “The Shakedown” put on by Choose Different Media. On Friday, Poynor’s class was surprised by the news that he won the contest. Poynor will now have the opportunity…
Middle Tennessee State University Police Lt. Demetrius Smith recently leveled up his leadership skills by completing the rigorous and nationally recognized Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, joining five other senior commanding officers on the university’s force with this accomplishment. “I felt elated, accomplished,” said Smith about his recent July 28 graduation. “I…
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shawn Jones graduated from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety. Jones, who is a school resource officers’ supervisor, completed the 10-week School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. This program, which was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983, has graduated over 21,000 students both nationally and…
At the school level, more than half of schools also earn Level 5 from Tennessee Department of Education Rutherford County Schools has earned a “Level 5” ranking for its composite score and in every subject for student academic growth, the Tennessee Department of Education announced this week. The ranking is based on student performance from…
Oakland teacher excited about continuing to help students and teachers succeed Gina Stewart is in her ninth year of teaching, currently at Oakland High School. Due to her incredible work inside and outside the classroom, Stewart was awarded the opportunity to be a part of the National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy. “Anytime you are in…
Mayor Shane McFarland honored City employee Joel Aguilera with the STARS Award for superior customer service during the Aug. 17, 2023, City Council Meeting. Fellow employees and citizens have recognized Aguilera for outstanding customer service in the City Planning Department. A Planner, Aguilera was hired to work for the City in May 2021 and has…
Dan Goodwin dreamed of being a narcotics detective like Sonny Crockett from the “Miami Vice” TV show while attending high school in Woodbury. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he worked as a journalist. Then he pursued his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer by joining the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office as a…
Newly appointed Fire Chief Mark McCluskey announces the promotion Tim Swann to Assistant Chief of Operations after serving in an interim role since July 2022. “Assistant Chief Swann has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our community,” McCluskey said. “We are proud to recognize his leadership, expertise, and tireless service to…