Dr. Trey Duke has been awarded a three-year contract extension as MCS Director of Schools. With an unanimous 7-0 vote, the board extended Dr. Duke’s contract through June 30, 2026. Congratulations Dr. Duke.
Yaseen Ginnab entered Middle Tennessee State University two years ago, planning to study biology and psychology. He never even considered research. Two years later, thanks to a freshman-year nudge by biology professor Frank Bailey, the now-rising senior is totally into research — a true match for MTSU’s elevated status as a Carnegie R2 (high research…
Rutherford County Schools offer the top schools in elementary, middle and high in the Midstate area, according to the most recent rankings of schools released by Nashville Business Journal. Rankings were calculated based on standardized test performance, and schools were assigned a performance score relative to the overall raw score of the top performing school,…
The 43rd Annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, has recognized CityTV, Murfreesboro’s government and educational station, with two Bronze Telly Awards. The national awards were announced May 24, 2022, and officially received this month. Video Producer John Padgett with Lisa Trail and Tori Carr of Murfreesboro City Schools…
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center earned state certification for the sixth time in six years by the Tennessee Corrections Institute, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said Monday. TCI made an unannounced inspection of the Detention Center June 1. “The inspection showed the Detention Center meets all applicable standards without any defects,” Fitzhugh said. TCI staff base the…
MTE’s Lineman Rodeo team will be bringing home a trailer full of awards following its performance at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman’s Rodeo in Sevierville this weekend. Highlighting the 24 awards earned by MTE, were first place overall titles by Logan Barber in the Journeyman Lineman division and Nolan Farris in the Apprentice Lineman division….
Sheriff’s Capt. Britt Reed was promoted to Major by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, effective June 13. Reed will supervise the law enforcement divisions of the Sheriff’s Office including patrol, criminal investigations, school resource officers, judicial services and civil and criminal warrants. “Major Reed brings experience in both patrol duties and criminal investigations,” Fitzhugh said. “His educational…
Abby Higgins, a student at Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro, TN, has been awarded an all‐expense paid summer study trip to Germany. Abby is one of 8 outstanding German students selected from across the US to receive the award, along with 48 additional students who are receiving a similar award. The study trip includes round‐trip…
Siegel Elementary celebrated 3 retirees. Mrs. Gailbreath, Mrs. Browning, and Mrs. Harris, best wishes and thank you for all that you have meant to Siegel! We hope that retirement is everything you dreamed it would be.
RCS celebrates the following students who received scholarships, awards, or other honors in 2022. Honors are listed by school name. This list was provided directly by each school to highlight their senior awards. Blackman High School Claire Harvie – National Merit Scholarship Corporation – State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship: Noah Casaletta – TN Tech Music…