First Community Mortgage’s Billy M. Harter, Greg Janicki and Claudia Rios have been recognized as Top Originators 2022 by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Magazine. In addition, Rios also has been recognized as a Top Female Originator by Mortgage Women Magazine. Rankings by both publications are based on production volume during the prior year. “Customers consistently…
On May 19th, fourteen individuals will graduate from United Way’s nine-month Catalyst program. The class of business leaders has participated in the program to become engaged in social responsibility through the means of advocacy, giving and volunteerism. The Catalyst program’s goal is to train volunteers to serve in nonprofit leadership roles, such as nonprofit boards,…
Athletics are about so much more than their physical benefits. This is especially so when sports activities are incorporated into a young person’s life. Studies have shown a direct correlation between physical activity and academic performance. A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more…
Recent MTSU graduates Corwin Cordell and Jalen Ervin received their commissions as U.S. Air Force second lieutenants during a special ceremony for Air Force ROTC Detachment 790, held Saturday, May 14, at the Veterans Memorial outside the Tom H. Jackson Building. The event was sponsored for the second year by the Middle Tennessee State University…
Two Rutherford County high school students each received $1,000 scholarships from the school resource officers. Madysson Tibbs of Eagleville School and Grace Towle of Riverdale High School accepted the scholarships from the SROs during a presentation at their schools. SRO Jason Urban, who coordinates the scholarships, said the SROs contributed to the funds individually. Additional…
MTSU chemistry professor and Women in STEM Center Director Judith Iriarte-Gross is the 2022 recipient of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network Excellence in Advocacy Award. Iriarte-Gross received the honor Tuesday, May 10, during the organization’s annual awards at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, recognizing individuals for their efforts to promote science, technology, engineering…
When an emergency suddenly occurs and a Murfreesboro citizen or visitor dials 9-1-1, the first Emergency Dispatcher who answers the call for help is cross-trained, certified, and utilizes new technology tools accurately and quickly to triage the incident. This new training includes coordinating the medical, fire, and police response, and providing lifesaving and safety instructions…
Andrew Lynn, band director at Stewarts Creek Middle School, has been selected as one of 30 recipients of the 2022 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence Award. The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, announced 10 award recipients from Nashville, 10 from the state of Tennessee, and 10 nationally. Lynn is one…
Congratulations to Ms. Vickie Sharp on her retirement. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the students at Siegel High School. Enjoy your retirement!
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is thrilled to announced that Black Fox, Hobgood and Salem Elementary were named Tennessee Designated STEM/STEAM Schools during the Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit in Nashville Tuesday, May 10. These schools were three of only twenty-seven schools in Tennessee to receive this designation in 2022. Black Fox, Hobgood and Salem join Overall…