Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) recently purchased a total of six Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors with funds from Gov. Bill Lee and the General Assembly’s 2021-22 Local Government Grant program aiding Tennessee counties and cities/towns in the recovery effort of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rutherford County received a total of $1,770,566 from the Governor’s local support…
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recently commended for their life-saving efforts on a December 4th medical call. Paramedics Deanna Allen, Keith Edell, Sophia Fuller, and Jennie Reynolds, Critical Care Paramedic Austin Meador, and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Sydney Brooks were recognized at the December 20th Public Safety Committee meeting with a “Certificate…
Congratulations to Lane Wommack (left) and Jorge Oceguera (right) who were recently awarded their 6th and 7th degree black belts from Bill Taylor at Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate and now have their ranks recognized by the PKA (Professional Karate Association).
Congratulations to Hobgood Elementary teachers of the year and support staff of the year! We cannot be more grateful for your hard work and dedication. Pre-k-4 TOY: Olivia Calvo, 5-6 grade TOY: Nichole Bell and Support Staff of the year: Shavon Thomas. Much deserved!
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s (MMC) OBGYN department, which provides the full spectrum in obstetrical and gynecological care to women in Middle Tennessee, has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP). Following an intensive vetting process based on industry-leading best practices, the department was notified that it had…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief of Police Michael Bowen announces the promotion of three sworn personnel to the rank of lieutenant and sergeant. Lieutenant Greg Walker begin his career with MPD in Nov. 1998. Walker has served as a Field Training Officer (FTO), member of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Special Operations Unit (SOU),…
La’Wanda Bowers, a licensed practical nurse at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, earned The DAISY Award for providing exceptional health care to a Veteran in Cookeville. The DAISY Award is a highly acclaimed, international award that recognizes licensed nurses who go above and beyond to provide extraordinary, compassionate care to patients. “I was just overwhelmed…
On December 9th, Law Enforcement members from across the state were in attendance for the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving Night of Remembrance and Awards Ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Sonesta Nashville Airport. Officer Taylor Caldwell, from the La Vergne Police Department, was among those recognized for his contributions in keeping our streets…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) held its first annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 11 in Rockvale High School’s auditorium. Members of RCFR Command Staff along with Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron and Public Safety Committee Chair/Commissioner Pettus Read were led on stage by a member of Nashville Firefighters Pipes and Drums, followed by the…
MTSU’s School of Agriculture seeks to develop the first Digital Agriculture Center in Tennessee after landing three-year, nearly $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It will feature a series of linked student/non-formal educator-centered projects as well as community outreach events that will ultimately forge a strong…