“Light Up the Night is an outdoor event at the beautiful Oaklands Mansion,” said Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. “Masks are encouraged and Oaklands front lawn provides a wide area to social distance. We encourage guests to wear white to shine a light on the darkness of child abuse.” The Child Advocacy Center…
MTSU’s Lana Seivers, dean emerita of the College of Education, devoted her almost half-century-long career to education — from her years in the classroom and school administration, to her service as the Tennessee education commissioner and on to her decade as dean of the university’s College of Education before her retirement this year. In recognition…
For the second consecutive school year, all students enrolled in Rutherford County Schools will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families. The continuation of the seamless summer option was announced by Eric Smith, school nutrition coordinator for Rutherford County, who added, “Although SSO has been extended, we will no longer serve…
Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will soon break ground on their Rutherford County house. On Monday, August 2nd, at 9am, the nonprofit will host a public groundbreaking at 611 Indian Park Dr. The event will officially begin the construction phase for the Isaiah 117 House in Rutherford…
Is your child in the right car seat? You can find out at the BuckleUp Boro Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Friday, July 9. The checkpoint will take place in the front parking lot of the Murfreesboro Police Department headquarters building located at 1004 N. Highland Ave. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nationwide, eight…
The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce a new addition to its staff. Carrie Norvell has joined the CAC as the new Community Education Coordinator. Norvell brings a wealth of experience working with non-profit agencies. Carrie Norvell served the 9 counties of the Pennyrile Area Development District in Kentucky as the community educator at…
“Experts estimate that 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday,” said Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Tatum Hochstetler. “I grew up in Rutherford County. This statement is truly astounding when you think of how many children there are in our community and how many families are impacted.” “National…
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is accepting applications for typical peer models for the Integrated Preschool Program. The MCS Integrated Preschool offers preschoolers, with and without disabilities, challenging experiences through a language-based curriculum. Peer model candidates serve as role models and helpers for students who have special needs. Children should be 4 years old by August…
Middle Tennessee proudly “went red” on Friday for National Wear Red Day, but the mission of Heart Month is far from over! The newborns of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford are donning red to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. CHD Awareness Week runs from February 7th through…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue and Stormpoint Drone Team were requested to assist in the Saturday evening search efforts for a missing juvenile near Wade Herrod Road. The team responded to the location and immediately launched a drone with FLIR technology, allowing them to detect heat signatures on the ground level. The cold temperatures actually aided…