National Beta Convention, originally planned for June in Fort Worth, Texas, became a virtual affair like many others. Siegel High School rising senior Beta members Whitman Czajkowski and Luke Blain submitted their video entry for the Technology category with high hopes for winning as they had taken first place in the state competition this past…
The Casualty Actuarial Society recently announced Middle Tennessee State University’s actuarial science program as one of the recipients of its international 2020 CAS University Award Program. All four recipients were selected by a panel of judges from among a competitive field of applicants for the innovative and exemplary ways they are preparing students for a…
Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s recipient is Melissa Joyner. Joyner is the wife of a La Vergne Police officer and is very involved in the Tennessee Strikers youth baseball/softball program, working hard…
The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating in 2016. The new rating could lead to lower insurance premiums for some homeowners and businesses. “This is a result of the dedication and hard work of our…
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) Director Carl Hudgens and staff were presented with a certificate and flag display last week in recognition of RCEMS’s support of flight paramedics. Tennessee Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Tracy Banta, who serves as a Rutherford County Paramedic with RCEMS, delivered the items to Hudgens. “This ‘flag of…
Christina Nichols-Hurt of Siegel High School was recently named the winner of the 2019-2020 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award in Tennessee. This award is given annually from the National Association of Biology Teachers to the Biology teacher in Tennessee who is most deserving of recognition for their commitment to their students and field and passion for…
One of La Vergne’s firefighters has earned his certification for Fire Officer III through the State of Tennessee Fire Commission. Life Safety Officer Allen McCormick received his certificate on June 17, 2020 after passing the Fire Officer III test. “It’s important to have a good base to stand on when working for the department,” says…
The Family Center (TFC) of Tennessee, whose mission is to “break multigenerational cycles of child abuse, neglect, and trauma”, recently recognized two of Rutherford County Correctional Work Center’s (RCCWC) employees as standout “Change Agents for Children.” A “change agent” is defined by TFC as someone who makes it possible for their organization to “changes lives,…
The Child Advocacy Center received national recognition this month when Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble was spotlighted in the 2019 Darkness to Light Impact Report. Noble was one of five facilitators across the nation that Darkness to Light recognized. Darkness to Light is a nationwide initiative designed to educate adults how to protect children from…
Ella Morin’s a year away from continuing her mission to be a doctor in preventative medicine and community health. In May 2021, Morin plans to graduate from Middle Tennessee State University and pursue a joint medical degree and master’s in public health. For years, Morin, who is from Knoxville, Tennessee, has had a heart and…