Buchanan Elementary School Principal Michael Hickman has announced his resignation from Rutherford County Schools to accept a principal position with Wilson County Schools. Hickman, who lives in Wilson County, will continue as Buchanan principal until March 24. “This was not an easy decision to make due to the relationships that I have built in Rutherford…
Students at John Pittard Elementary were outside mapping house plans last week after spending weeks focusing on ratio and proportional relationships in real-life form. This hands-on project is part of the 6th grade curriculum standards for mathematical practice and brings engineering to life. During this project, JPE students focus on the importance of teamwork while…
Dust off your cowboy and cowgirl hats and boots at the 12th annual School Resource Officers’ Lone Star Rodeo March 3-4. The Lone Star Rodeo Company rides in with the Great American Tour of barrel racing and bull riding at Miller Coliseum across from Siegel High School at 304 W. Thompson Lane. Gates open at…
Members of the Rutherford County Solid Waste/Advisory Steering Council will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Nashville City Council Chamber, as they continue to consider options for solid waste after the Middle Point landfill closes. Middle Point is expected to reach capacity in no more than 8 years. At that time, taxpayers will…
A Middle Tennessee father is working to save lives after his own daughter nearly died in a swimming pool. “It was a birthday party,” recalled Steve Reeves. “Little girls – no one is watching the pool and we turn around and I see my daughter lying on the bottom of the pool.” His then 4-year-old…
It was a dream come true for one young lady in Nashville Tuesday morning. Anastasia Hayes says she couldn’t wait to receive one of the biggest honors in high school basketball. Only 24 players are named McDonald’s All-Americans each year and Hayes is one of them. The Riverdale High School star officially got her jersey…
Tracy Biles joins the leadership team of Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Saint Thomas Regional Hospitals which includes Saint Thomas Highlands, Saint Thomas DeKalb, Saint Thomas Stones River and Saint Thomas River Park. Biles will serve as Vice President of Mission Integration effective March 6, 2017. Biles will be responsible for leading and promoting all…
A seven-figure financial gift from local real estate developer John Floyd promises to boost the professional prospects of students preparing to graduate from MTSU. Floyd has pledged $1 million to help launch the Center for Student Coaching and Success (CSCS) at MTSU, which was officially opened during a Tuesday, Feb. 21, ribbon-cutting ceremony at its…
One student flew from Colorado. Most of the high school students came from Tennessee. The rest came from surrounding states in the South and Midwest. With sunny, mid-70 degree weather prevailing outdoors for Presidents’ Day when most were out of school for the holiday, nearly 640 people attended the MTSU Honors College open house Monday…
VSA Tennessee is excited to introduce six young individuals competing in vocal and instrumental music at its Feb. 22 Young Soloist Competition at MTSU. The annual event will last from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Hinton Music Hall of the Wright Music Building on MTSU’s campus. Tickets are $5 at the…