Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is searching for an endangered juvenile runaway. On August 20, 2020, Alyssa Gracie Dalton, age 15, was reported as a runaway by her grandparents. She was last seen shortly after midnight on this date. Alyssa is believed to be in the Nashville area, but her mode of transportation is unknown at…
Two months ago, no one could have imagined the impact COVID-19 would have on local schools and the prolonged shutdown of classes. That includes Homer Pittard Campus School teacher Jana Hawkins. “The 13th (of March), had I known, I would have hugged them a little longer when they were going out the door,” Hawkins said…
Director of Schools Bill Spurlock arrived at 7 a.m. Monday morning at LaVergne Lake Elementary School to assist with the district’s free meal program. After receiving a health screening from school nurse Angie Dorris, Spurlock joined cafeteria manager Larry Bowls and five other members of his staff in sorting food into brown bags for breakfast…
“The number one child abuse reporters in this nation are our dedicated teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, principals, and coaches,” stated Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “They are on our front lines every day recognizing the signs and symptoms of child abuse, reacting responsibly, and reporting abuse. For a child abuse victim, the…
Murfreesboro City Schools’ Nutrition Department will sponsor the free Emergency Food Service Program at over 30 locations this week, March 16-27, 2020 Designated schools, Patterson Park, McFadden Center, and various other locations will serve as feeding sites for breakfast and lunch. The original Combating Hunger on Wheels Bus (CHOW Bus), CHOW Bus XL, CHOW Bus…
With schools being closed from COVID-19, we want to make sure our children who receive free/reduced breakfast and lunch still receive food. The La Vergne Fire Department has partnered with LifePoint Church to provide breakfast and lunch on Monday, March 16. Depending on needs, the day(s) may be expanded. If you need this assistance, please…
