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5 questions for retiring Director of Schools Don Odom

Jun 20, 2018 at 09:57 am by Voice Wire

The year 1968 was one of new beginnings for Marvin Donnell Odom. On July 26 of that year, he married Mary Ann, they took a short newlywed trip to Florida, and on Aug. 1, he o.... Read More

LaVergne Middle students benefit from free coding camp

Jun 19, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Rising sixth- and seventh-graders at LaVergne Middle School recently spent 11 days exploring the world of coding. The free coding camp started with a field trip to the Calson.... Read More

Rutherford seniors take part in Summer Internship Program

Jun 08, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

A lot can change in the blink of an eye, much less seven months. Back in November 2017, Michael Shirley told Trisha Murphy, who was the Director of Education and Workforce De.... Read More

Wilson Elementary School Principal to donate kidney to best friend

May 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

Angela Barnes and Valorie Estes have always considered themselves sisters, although they have nothing biological connecting them.  At least, not yet.  In June, Ang.... Read More
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Spring Fling Results: Rutherford County schools

May 25, 2018 at 09:54 am by Michelle Willard

TSSAA held Spring Fling, the annual Olympics-style state championships in baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track & field, May 22-25 in vanues across Rutherford Count.... Read More

3 Rutherford elementary schools will provide 'Breakfast in the Classroom' next year

May 23, 2018 at 08:32 am by Voice Wire

Beginning in August, Rutherford County Schools will offer a free “Breakfast in the Classroom” program for all students at LaVergne Primary School, LaVergne Lake El.... Read More

How chicken therapy helps Walter Hill students learn about animals

May 22, 2018 at 01:59 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Walter Hill Elementary School has gone not to the dogs, but to the chickens and pigs.  Principal Helen Campbell endorsed School Resource Officer Erica Brinkley’s i.... Read More

Next principal of Smyrna High School selected

May 21, 2018 at 10:45 am by Voice Wire

Long-time Assistant Principal Dr. Sherri Southerland has been named the next principal of Smyrna High School, Director of Schools Don Odom and Director of Schools-Elect Bill S.... Read More

New principals named for Oakland High, Blackman Middle

May 16, 2018 at 09:28 am by Voice Wire

John Marshall has been named the next principal of Oakland High School, Director of Schools Don Odom announced today.  Marshall, currently an assistant principal at Oakl.... Read More
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Blackman student devotes Eagle Scout project to Rockvale Elementary

May 10, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Friends. That’s why Ryan Heath decided join the Cub Scouts but not until his was in second grade and his friends had started a year earlier. They were attending Rockva.... Read More

Who is Bill Spurlock, the next director of Rutherford County Schools?

May 04, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Known for his large stature and booming voice, the sight of William “Bill” Spurlock pushing a baby stroller might surprise some. But that was the scene last July.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces free summer food locations

Apr 24, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools has announced locations and times for this year’s federally funded Summer Food Program. School zones do not apply and the program provides fre.... Read More

Oakland Middle students explore world with 'augmented reality'

Apr 23, 2018 at 10:24 am by Voice Wire

On a normal day, students would likely get in trouble for rolling around on the classroom floor while watching a phone and laughing with their friends. But for sixth-grade sc.... Read More

Blackman High librarian creates guest speaker series to show students success is achievable

Mar 21, 2018 at 11:36 am by Voice Wire

It’s an introduction to endless possibilities. It’s also about the possibility that even as a high school student, in Murfreesboro, ordinary people can go on to a.... Read More

Riverdale students raise nearly $40,000 for St. Baldrick's

Mar 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Riverdale High School students, faculty and staff raised about $40,000 Friday in memory of Little Warrior Princess Leah Smallwood. This is the fifth year they raised money in.... Read More