Leading fiber broadband provider United Communications has announced that the application period for its 2025 United Community Foundation Scholarship Program is open now through March 28, 2025. Applications can be completed and submitted online. The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors graduating at the end of the 2024-25 academic year and residing in…
Main Street Murfreesboro marked its 40th anniversary with a celebratory event on Tuesday, March 4, at The Walnut House, honoring the businesses and individuals who have contributed to the vitality of downtown Murfreesboro. The evening highlighted the organization’s ongoing commitment to historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Recognizing Excellence in Downtown Revitalization As part…
Tennessee School Public Relations Association presents award at annual conference Rutherford County Schools’ Chief Communications Officer James Evans has been named Communicator of the Year by the Tennessee School Public Relations Association. Presented Feb. 28 at TNSPRA’s annual conference in Franklin, the award is given to a school communication professional who has demonstrated excellence in…
Detective Lt. Tony Hall of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office was one of 257 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in December. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies…
All the hard work and preparation paid off for Middle Tennessee State University senior Carley Vogel, fresh off a second runner-up at the Miss America pageant earlier this month in Orlando, Florida. “Participating in the pageant itself was surreal. It was an honor to share the stage with such incredible women and to represent Tennessee,…
Three teachers selected as district level winners representing elementary, middle and high school levels Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the regional and potentially state level. All award-winners will be honored at a public…
The City Schools Foundation is proud to honor Dr. Andy Brown, a community leader and lifelong advocate for children, at the 18th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration. The event will take place on April 11, 2025, at Copper Ridge and will highlight Dr. Brown’s profound contributions to education, healthcare, and the children of Murfreesboro. Dr. Brown, a…
Care for special needs children and underserved children earned Sheriff’s SRO Sgt. Dustin Cox the Jerry Anderson Hero Award Saturday from the NAACP-Murfreesboro Branch. He received the award during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration at MTSU. As a school resource officer, Cox has spearheaded the SRO Division’s mission to serve Rutherford County Schools’…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The award places the hospital among the top 5% of healthcare facilities nationwide for delivering exceptional patient care in radiation oncology services. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to…
The Town of Smyrna is pleased to announce the return of the Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial Scholarship in honor of Captain Jeff Kuss, USMC. The scholarship initiative was first launched in 2024. In June 2016 our town was deeply impacted by the plane crash of USMC Captain Jeff Kuss during the US Navy Blue Angels…