Roy Dye Sr., 81, was six years old the first time he ever stepped up onto Rutherford County bus No. 30. Seventy-five years later, much has changed. Back in the 1940s and ’50s, the late Elwin Maddox drove the route with a paddle that sat within arms-reach of the driver’s seat. Yet, Dye — whose…
Five community leaders achieved the 2021 Hometown Hero awards Friday from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties. CAC Board Vice President Terry Fann and Executive Director Sharon De Boer presented the awards during the 6th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children. “Each of these Hometown Heroes is a passionate advocate for children,”…
Four Rutherford County Fire Rescue personnel were recently honored with the esteemed medal of valor for rescuing a man and his thirteen-year-old daughter from their submerged vehicle during the County’s flooding events in March. Bob Walsh, Chris Molder, Desmond Baker, and Doug Roell received their commendation and medals at the County Commission Meeting on April…
They were the new kids in the saddle, but coach Andrea Rego and the determined riders of the 2021 MTSU stock horse team rode into the Sweetwater, Texas, outdoor coliseum ready to defend their American Stock Horse Association National Show Division 2 championship with a well-executed plan of preparation and mental skills training. “We had…
Street Department Crew Leader Carson Elders has been named STARS award recipient for March 2021 after demonstrating his concern for safety and sharing his expertise with other employees. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Elder during the City Council meeting, Thursday, April 22, 2021. STARS stands for “Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence.” Elders is an example…
Walmart and Sam’s Club have teamed up with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) for an awards program. The Lifesaver Program awards an EMT/Paramedic Team or Paramedic/Paramedic Team, along with a Dispatcher, for going above and beyond in their field. Congrats to Jamie Westley and Aubrey Lukis (February) and Austin Meador and Sophie Fuller (March)…
MTSU’s Heather Brown continues to bring notoriety to not only herself but to the highly acclaimed MTSU Concrete Industry Management program. The much-honored Brown recently received another distinction in her outstanding career, earning the Joe W. Kelly Award from the American Concrete Institute in a virtual ceremony. ACI President Jeff Coleman made the announcement during…
Central Magnet School senior Henry Parker of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is the 2021 recipient of an $8,000 scholarship from the national Architecture, Construction and Engineering, or ACE, organization. ACE is dedicated to mentoring high school students and providing scholarships to encourage young people to pursue careers as architects, engineers and builders. Middle Tennessee State University Commercial…
Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Supervisor Elizabeth Stubblefield has been named 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year for her selfless actions, dedication, hard work. Stubblefield takes pride in her work and is always willing to step up and help when needed. “Elizabeth’s calm demeanor during stressful times is a reassuring voice on the radio,” said Murfreesboro…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center announced it has been selected as a Blue Distinction Center for Total Hip & Knee Replacement and a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as well as receiving The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission for Total Hip & Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery. “The Spine Surgery Institute and…