A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy who saved a gunshot victim’s life was honored Saturday by the Murfreesboro Branch of the NAACP. Deputy Nathan Smith earned the Jerry Anderson Hero Award during the NAACP’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Jerry Anderson was a former NFL football player from Murfreesboro. He sacrificed his life while saving…
Last fall, the combined efforts of MTSU professor Mary A. Evins and her group of student and community volunteers secured the Blue Raider campus a second win as the top four-year public university in Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s College Voter Registration Competition. Hargett visited the campus Thursday, Jan. 26, and presented the glass plaque…
At Wilson Elementary, students are hitting the bullseye more often than not. Only a fourth- and fifth-grade program, Wilson students are competing in and winning at national level events — and the sport is growing in popularity. Ashleigh Cathcart is the head archery coach at Wilson Elementary. “Archery is unique because it is something available…
Murfreesboro City Schools is proud to announce that Stephanie Fontaine, fifth grade teacher at Erma Siegel Elementary and Catrynia Gannon, kindergarten teacher at Overall Creek have been selected as District Teachers of the Year. Teachers were chosen for this honor based on their commitment to teaching excellence. The 2022-2023 School Level Honorees include: Black Fox Elementary…
Siegel High School’s HOSA students, Future Health Professionals, excelled in regional competitions and qualify for HOSA’s April State Leadership Conference in Knoxville. Front Row (L to R): Annette Ashley (3rd Place, Dental Terminology) , Laney Marlatt (State Qualifier), Madalynn Sellars (1st Place, Epidemiology), Leah Trevett (5th Place, Veterinary Science), Jostina Moris (2nd Place, Pharmacy Science),…
Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Murfreesboro Transit Operator Marlene Belcher for her compassionate response after observing a 5-year-old boy wandering the street. Her act of kindness in helping the child was honored during the regular Council meeting, Jan. 19, 2023. Belcher began her employment with the City of Murfreesboro on Sept. 7, 2021, as a Transit…
Special education teacher and College of Education alumnus Marshall Ellson did not know at first that his school administrators had nominated him for the Herzog Foundation Christian Teacher of the Year award. “Our head of school let me know,” said Ellson who works as director of academic support and K-12 analytics at Westminster Christian Academy…
Congratulations to Ashton Reed, Hannah Harrell, Annabelle Alexis who competed in the Mid-State FFA Speaking Contest hosted by Oakland High School on Jan. 19, 2023. These students placed in the following categories: creed speaking, extemporaneous speaking, and employment skills speaking.
Last week, Siegel Swim wrapped up its regular season with a record of 12-4. The 12 duel meet wins shows the depth and versatility of the team and helped to win Siegel its first MTHSSA Division Championship! This is a big accomplishment for Coach Boylan, Coach Raybon and the entire team. The focus now shifts…
After almost a decade as a high school band director, MTSU alumnus John Hazletthas not only shared his expertise with his students — he has advanced his education at MTSU to better serve them and received recognition for his efforts, most recently named a CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence for the third time. “It…