(WTVF) — Rutherford County Schools has delayed implementing a controversial parent responsibility zone plan that would have shifted school transportation responsibilities to families living within certain distances of schools which most school board members approved last week would have eliminated bus service for students in grades K through 5 who live within a mile of their school and students in grades 6 through 12 who live within a mile and a half Jeanie Ballard is firmly against parent responsibility zones Will some kids get to ride the bus in the neighborhood and some don't get to ride the bus in the neighborhood I don't know how they're going to do it," said Ballard "I think it's really unsafe to be walking to school," said Ballard people with bad intentions for our children." she said the plan doesn't work for working parents I don't want to leave my son at school for eight or nine hours," said Ballard Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan addressed parents in a video saying the plan passed in part to address rising costs — but he acknowledged the zones may not work for every community "After speaking individually to school board members we recommend the proposal be tabled for a school year until we complete the study and analysis and provide further recommendation," said Sullivan Ballard still believes the district should explore better ways to save money "I'm happy that they are going to table the idea It's just inevitable that I have to worry about this," said Ballard Board Members said the parent responsibility zone policy could save the district up to $3 million Sullivan said student safety is always his top priority so he's tabling the plan for a year for further research and discussion Do you have concerns about school transportation in your area? 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Another Successful Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival concluded May 4 with the Contemporary Christian Concert Winchester City Sheriff William Sales issued special thanks to the Apple Blossom Committee for organizing an exciting and all other agencies who were ever present through the entire weekend to protect and serve The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 12 constructed the City of Winchester Sheriff’s Office float That float carried both Sheriff Sales and Winchester Commonwealth’s Attorney Heather Hovermale and won first place in its division Young honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel rode with Sheriff Millholland in the Grand Feature Parade Young Daniel was also sworn in as an Honorary Frederick County Sheriff as well Martinsburg High School Band was the big winner taking the Sweepstakes Award as best band in the festival Luray Fire and Rescue took home 3 top awards and Stanley Volunteer Fire Department won first prize Both of those honors were in the fire fighter’s parade the biggest thanks for a great festival was the community of Winchester The Sheriff thank the people from all over who came and most importantly were on their best behavior throughout the weekend Ryan Ruterford sat down with many of the celebrities of the Apple Blossom which will be broadcast soon on these Royal Broadcasting stations A list of additional festival winners is here For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here. The River 95.3 serves the Northern Shenandoah Valley with music from the 70’s 80’s & beyond plus local news & conversation Public File Information SMS Privacy policy — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal by Joseph George Schenck who argued that his sentence in multiple criminal cases was illegal due to not being informed he was required to serve 75% of it before qualifying for work release or rehabilitation programs Schenck’s legal troubles began in 2016 when he was convicted of a first-offense DUI in Rutherford County and sentenced to eleven months and twenty-nine days He later pleaded guilty to a second DUI in 2019 and additional charges followed in subsequent years Schenck entered multiple guilty pleas in both general sessions and circuit court accumulating a complex web of probationary and custodial sentences Several of these cases—particularly in circuit court—contained a stipulation requiring him to serve 75% of his sentence before being eligible for certain privileges such as work release and rehabilitative programs These conditions were included in the signed judgment forms Schenck filed a motion to correct what he claimed were illegal sentences arguing that the 75% requirement had not been announced in open court and that he did not knowingly agree to it He also contended that certain misdemeanor judgment forms are typically left blank in such areas and therefore presumed not to include the restriction finding that the sentences were legal under Tennessee law The court held that any misunderstanding regarding sentencing terms would be an issue of ineffective counsel McMullen of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling The appellate court concluded that Schenck’s claim was not valid under Tennessee Rule of Criminal Procedure 36.1 The Clerk of the Appellate Courts officially filed the decision on Friday By Caleb Wethington and Kassidy BrownPublished: Apr 2025 at 2:46 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMURFREESBORO (WSMV) - Update: Rutherford County Schools provided an update to the previously announced bus contractor strike Jimmy Sullivan said the attorney representing some of the bus contractors who recently put out a press release about striking has notified them that they will not be striking Sullivan did say they do not expect any wide-spread disruptions to bus routes but that there is always the possibility of isolated incidents RCS is near the end of their budgetary process and working to finish up the bus contracts for the upcoming school year “Our board members and school district staff deeply value our bus contractors and the service they provide for our students and families the Board approved a generous and historic pay increase of 17% with an additional 2.5% raise each of the next three years the Board approved $4,000 to cover the costs of insurance (which equates to another 5% increase in compensation),” Sullivan said Earlier: The Rutherford County School system is preparing for upcoming delays and excused absences as bus contractors plan for an “unprecedented” strike RCS Chief Communications Officer James Evans reports that for the past several months staffers and elected school officials in the county have been meeting with bus contractors to hear their concerns and discuss a pay increase for the next contract which is set to begin in the next school year Some of those contractors have reportedly demanded a 35% pay increase and would affect our ability to offer some vital academic programs for students,” Evans explained Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. the Board approved $4,000 to cover the costs of insurance (which equates to another 5% increase in compensation),” he added Evans said that some of the contractors have announced they plan not to fulfill their existing contracts starting on May 1 “In an attempt to hold parents and students hostage as a bargaining tactic.” “Contracted service providers do not have the legal right to strike and so it will be difficult to continue doing business with those contractors if they choose to breach their existing contract and abandon students The school district appreciates those contractors who continue to honor their existing contract and we plan to continue working with those contractors to provide bus service for the remainder of the school year,” Evans said RCS plans to operate as normal with an anticipation of some bus route disruptions or delays RCS added that it plans to work with families of impacted students to excuse their absences It is unprofessional for some bus contractors to use your children as a bargaining tactic and does not meet the high expectations we have as a school district,” RCS said “We will keep you informed throughout this process and provide routine updates so you can plan.” Students from Blackman High School and Central Magnet School proudly represented Rutherford County Schools at the 2025 Tennessee Technology Student Association (TSA) State Leadership Conference which took place from April 2 to April 5 at the Chattanooga Convention Center "Capture Your Vision," encouraged students to showcase their skills and leadership in various fields of science The Technology Student Association is a national organization that empowers middle and high school students through STEM competitions TSA members develop essential 21st-century skills through hands-on challenges that connect academic learning to real-world applications The Tennessee TSA State Leadership Conference is the premier event for student members across the state bringing together future leaders with industry professionals students participated in competitive events Rutherford County students achieved outstanding results at the state conference: The mission of TSA is to promote personal development and career opportunities in STEM fields through its various programs With over 250,000 student members across the nation TSA inspires young leaders to "learn to lead in a technical world." For more information about TSA Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Deloris Lee Mabry Rutherford of Concord NC Deloris is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years her two daughters Rhonda Lee Rutherford (Eric Collins) and Jennifer Rutherford Robertson two grand-daughters Madilynn Robertson and Delilah Robertson of Concord as well as her sister Judy Mabry Warren and nephew Trevor Warren of Goldsboro Deloris was a dedicated member of the Junior Women’s Club She enjoyed singing with her father Daughtry & brother Jimmy her father and brother were the opening entertainers for a show promoting Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton They traveled and performed on radio shows and different venues across North Carolina Her love for music came from both her mother and father She continued to sing until she married the love of her life Her creativity not only pertained to music She was extremely gifted in many other arts She was a wonderful story teller and had a great sense of humor She enjoyed reminiscing with family about simpler times with her husband as they started their new life together She was proceeded in death by her sister Rose Marie Mabry She will be missed immensely by family and loved ones Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors a La Vergne Police officer was stopped at the red light at Murfreesboro Road and Fergus Road when a pickup truck in front accelerated aggressively weaving through traffic and narrowly missing other vehicles The officer activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop The vehicle eventually stopped at a residence on Harrell Street exited and initially complied but then resisted while being taken into custody A troubling discovery followed when officers learned that two small children were inside the vehicle during the pursuit officers on scene checked their welfare and confirmed they were unharmed During the booking process at the police department police conducted a search and located a clear baggie containing a crystal-like substance inside the suspects right shoe The suspect was transported to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and booked on charges of felony evading aggravated child endangerment (two counts) MORE CRIME NEWS You Have Successfully Subscribed to the Newsletter Editorial Inquiries615-807-0805 Advertising Inquiries615-535-4554 All Other Inquiries615-899-2447 © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Copyright Rutherford Source Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon following the announcement that Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks Rutherford began the media availability with an opening statement on Tocchet’s decision not to return to the team Rick Tocchet has decided not to return as the coach of the Vancouver Canucks We had a lot of talks over the last four to six weeks it was sort of general talks like we would normally have it at the end of each year and he’s talking about what he’s going to do with the players in the summertime what he wants to do with the team next year and it appeared to me that he would return,” said Rutherford He went on to say that over the past few days they were going to have to come to a decision as to what the future is so that the Canucks can take the next step Rutherford said that Tocchet wanted to move to the Eastern part of the United States and be closer to his family “We thank him greatly for the job he did here He’s been a friend of mine for a long time Rutherford mentioned that he and General Manager Patrik Allvin will form a short list of candidates “I would expect our phones will ring on a regular basis for people that want this job and we’ll narrow it down fairly quick and then start the process from there,” said Rutherford Rutherford then addressed how the team was constructed to play in a style that fit Tocchet’s structure and whether the personnel they were looking for would be different with a new head coach “We were going to have to make changes anyway and we knew we were going to certainly make some changes with our forwards we know who the coach is so that the coach can have input on that,” said Rutherford He went on to say that it is important for the coach to get the players they want and it’s not just about management picking the players they want Though the team won’t rush into hiring a new head coach Rutherford wants to get the process started as it will help them accomplish their offseason tasks “We really don’t want to do this in a manner that we do it too quick and we make the wrong decision on a coach We want to make sure that we go through the proper process the better it is for the planning for the offseason,” Rutherford said Rutherford then spoke about the remaining coaching staff members and they will be guys that we will want to keep he may want to bring one or two of his own guys,” said Rutherford we’re going to have to tread lightly here for a little bit even though those guys are going to want to know we’ll just have to see how that plays out.” Rutherford mentioned that Abbotsford Head Coach Manny Malhotra is on the short list He also noted that the team is not necessarily looking for someone with a lot of NHL coaching experience but rather for the experience candidates have as leaders And then we’re going to have to interview these people and see where they’re coming from,” said Rutherford “We have a situation here where we have some star players the coach has to be able to adjust to how you deal with them compared to the rest of the roster.” He also mentioned that free-agent coach Mike Sullivan does not want to leave the East due to family reasons Rutherford did not want to take Peter Laviolette off the short list but said Patrik Allvin was not as familiar with Laviolette as he is When asked about why a coach might want to come to Vancouver Rutherford spoke about the team’s strength in net and on the defence He also mentioned that they need to make their forward group better and have more balance up front and his goal remains to bring a championship to the city of Vancouver and I don’t feel comfortable with the job that I’ve done,” said Rutherford and we have a lot of work to do to get back on track Tocchet released a statement to Canucks fans through Canucks Communications on Tuesday afternoon “To the Canucks fans - your infectious spirit loyal commitment and will to win kept me and the entire team on our toes I appreciate how you have made yourselves a driving force in the Canucks community,” said Tocchet The Middle Grades Math Contest was held at MTSU on Thursday Each student participant took a 60-minute math test during the morning and awards were presented in the afternoon Below is a list of individual and team award winners Attached are photos of the team award winners.  1st Place - Ahadu Hailemariam (Thurman Francis) 2nd Place  - Ishaan Sakthivel (Central Magnet) 3rd Place - Lekisha Gupta (Central Magnet) 7th Place - Riston Nguyen (Blackman Middle School) 1st Place - Angela Zhuo (Thurman Francis) 3rd Place tie - Esther Brodski (Central Magnet) 3rd Place tie - Max Co (Central Magnet) 9th Place - Ava Dunkley (Siegel Middle School) 1st Place - Daniel Hou (Central Magnet) 2nd Place - Kelley Facine (Central Magnet) 4th Place - Ryan Coon (Thurman Francis) 5th Place tie  - Sahaj Desai (Blackman Middle) 5th Place tie - Gabriel Wilkerson (Blackman Middle) 5th Place tie -  Caroline Stewart (Central Magnet) 8th Place tie  - Sterling Miller (Oakland Middle School) 8th Place tie - Ryan Mau (Blackman Middle School) 10th Place  - Soukthav Inthaluxay (Thurman Francis) Streaming entertainment can be overwhelming with so many services adding new shows and movies every week Here is a list of new streaming releases this May 2025 on Netflix TENNESSEE - It’s been a wild ride on the great American gas price rollercoaster and Tennessee is thrilled to be back in the race for the coveted title of “Cheapest Gas in the Nation.” After a brief stint basking in second place glory (and a quick tumble to a less glamorous seventh) the Volunteer State is now proudly perched at third place with an average of just $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded according to the ever-watchful AAA Auto Club Leading the charge—and clearly the overachiever in the cheap fuel Olympics—is Mississippi where regular unleaded runs an envy-inducing $2.65 a gallon Tennessee drivers can only aspire to that level of petroleum frugality For those elite enough to demand premium fuel barely clinging to the top ten at $3.55 a gallon—good enough for ninth place once again flaunting its low-cost supremacy Tennessee’s gas prices span the thrilling range of $2.57 to $3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded it’s a budget-conscious $2.67—just enough savings to grab a gas station coffee not everyone gets the bargain: Cannon County sits at $2.89 And for those living the high life in Williamson County congrats—regular unleaded is a heart-stopping $3.17 earning it the dubious honor of most expensive gas in the state the “cooler temperatures” haven’t cooled down prices either Because why not pay more in the city of music TN DIESEL: For those who drive a diesel vehicle the average price at the pump in Tennessee is $3.26 per gallon That is down by .2 cents in the last 24-hours Diesel prices have dropped by .12-cents over the past month in the Volunteer State.   gas prices will warm up in time for folks to take their summer vacation spokesperson for AAA… That’s up by 49% compared to last summer Despite a few looming economic uncertainties Tennesseans still view vacation as an essential part of their life their well-being and as a means to bring their family closer Peak Travel Months & Planning Trends - June and July are set to be the peak months for summer vacations among Tennesseans with 48% opting to travel in June and 47% in July 9/8:  Contractor for a private development will be making I-24 ramp improvements  EB traffic on Joe B Jackson will be reduced from two lanes to one lane  Appropriate traffic controls will be in place Joe B Jackson Pkwy Raised Median Installation Work (just east of New Butler Dr/Elam Rd)   5/7:  Contractor for a private development will be installing a raised median on Joe B Jackson Pkwy  Traffic will be reduced on Joe B Jackson Pkwy from two lanes to one lane Hwy 99 Turn Lane Improvement Project (just south of Rockvale Elementary School)   Expected Lane Closure:  Monday through Friday:  Contractor for private development will be installing turn lanes on Hwy 99 just south of Rockvale Elementary School  There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions  Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on Hwy 99  Appropriate traffic controls and will be in place Expected Lane Closure:  Monday through Friday:  City Contractor will be performing roadway widening work at the intersection 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm:  Contractor for private development will be making road repairs at the intersection Expected Lane Closure:  Monday & Tuesday 8:00 am -3:00 pm:  Contractor for a private development will be making pavement repairs on Bradyville Pike between Manor Dr and Lakeshore Dr  Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation Expected Lane Closure:  Monday through Thursday 8:30 am -3:30 pm:  Contractor for a private development will be performing utility installation work on Rutherford Blvd just north of Rutherford Blvd  Southbound traffic will be reduced from two lanes to one lane 8:30 am -3:30 pm:  Contractor for a private development will installation new driveway on Gateway Blvd near Kennedy Dr Expected Lane Closure:  Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:  Contractor for Google Fiber will be installing fiber optic lines  There will be lane closures and lane shifts   Joe B Jackson Pkwy between Old Butler Dr and Bridge at CSX (working off the roadway – minimal traffic interruptions) Expected Lane Closure:  Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM:  Contractor for Middle Tennessee Electric will be installing overhead electrical lines  There will be periodic lane closures and lane shifts Expected Lane Closures:  Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:  City contractor will be performing construction work at the following streets:   Medical Center Pkwy between I-24 and Thompson Ln 8 pm – 6 am (milling and temporary striping work) I-840 and NW Broad St and I-840 and I-24 (traffic count data collection) There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on I-840 for paving operations from Jefferson Pike to the Wilson County line (MM 61 – 66) There will be alternating lane closures on SR 1 (S Lowry Street) in both directions and partial ramp closures from SR 102 to SR 1 for bridge repair work (MM 7 – 7.5) One lane will remain open in each direction There will be temporary lane closures for grading drainage and paving from near Jefferson Pike to Sam Ridley Parkway (MM 3.8 – 4.1) there will be an extended closure on SR 102 for expansion joint repairs There will be one lane open in each direction for the duration of the closure When working on the outside lanes of SR 102 the northbound SR 102 exit ramp to US-70 and the southbound entrance ramps to SR 102 will be closed There will be temporary alternating lane closures in both directions for approach slab jacking near Warrior Drive on US 231 (MM 10.9) There will temporarily alternating lane closures on SR 2 (US-41) from Kensington Square Court to south of Cedar Grove Road Flagging operations will be in place and one lane will remain open at all times and paving on SR 99 from Veterans Parkway to Cason Lane There will be temporary alternating lane closures using flagging operations One lane will remain open at all times (mm 13.8 – 15.97) and paving on SR 99 (New Salem Highway) from near I-24 to SR 96 (Old Fort Parkway) and construction of two concrete bulb tee beam bridges and paving on SR 266 (Jefferson Pike) from SR 102 to east of I-840 There will be periodic flagging operations for construction activities (MM 5 – 9) There will be alternating lane closures on SR-99 from Veterans Parkway to Carson Lane for grading There will be alternating lane closures on SR-99 from near I-24 to SR 96 for grading The Tennessee Department of Health recently released its monthly disciplinary action report detailing violations by healthcare professionals across the state Several Middle Tennessee practitioners faced penalties ranging from civil fines to license revocations This report highlights cases from Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities Nashville acupuncturist Ning Wang voluntarily surrendered his license following serious violations Wang failed to comply with a previous disciplinary order from 2022 and was cited for making inappropriate contact with a female patient Following a diagnosis of an undisclosed disorder that required appointment of a conservator Wang surrendered his practice certificate and was assessed additional costs Murfreesboro acupuncturist Shirin Sohrabi received a citation for failing to complete required continuing education Sohrabi must submit proof of completed education and pay a $240 civil penalty received a reprimand from the Board of Osteopathic Examination for providing medical treatment and writing prescriptions to her husband without maintaining proper medical records and pay $585 in civil penalties plus case costs up to $6,000 Several medical X-ray professionals from the region faced penalties for practicing without proper licensure: Knoxville-based advanced practice registered nurse Kathleen Langstone had her RN license and APRN certificate suspended for practicing without a required collaborating physician received a substantial $23,000 civil penalty for operating with an expired license The clinic’s new license will be issued on probation with eligibility to petition for removal of probation status once penalties and investigative costs are paid Franklin-based physician assistant Jason William was cited for failure to complete continuing education requirements and assessed a $1,785 civil penalty Multiple respiratory care professionals from Middle Tennessee received $300 civil penalties for failing to complete continuing education: The Tennessee Department of Health publishes these monthly reports as part of its commitment to public safety and professional accountability Detailed information about disciplinary actions is available on the department’s website where consumers can search by practitioner name to access complete disciplinary records Healthcare professionals and consumers alike are encouraged to stay informed about licensing requirements and professional standards to maintain Tennessee’s quality of care Note: This article is based solely on public records from the Tennessee Department of Health’s March 2025 Disciplinary Action Report All individuals mentioned have already received formal notice of their violations and penalties Source: TN Dept. of Health He was a native of Laos and a member of Wat Lao Buddharam Temple Chittaboupha enjoyed fishing wherever he could for whatever he could catch Chittaboupha is survived by his wife of 25 years and Khamsi Savatvong and his wife Rachel; grandchildren and Khum Chittaboupha; and numerous nieces and nephews 2025 from 12:00noon until 2:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel A Traditional Lao Funeral Service will be held Sunday This obituary was published by Woodfin Funeral Chapel – Murfreesboro. 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Rutherford County Schools (RCS) consistently ranks among the top school districts in Tennessee outperforming national benchmarks in several key areas As one of the fastest-growing districts in the state RCS has expanded by more than 20,000 students the district has remained a model for academic excellence Police charged an East Rutherford man after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Roxbury Township on Monday that left another person dead the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said was the driver of a 2003 Chevy Express van that crashed into a tree on Howard Boulevard where it intersects with Ledgewood and Mount Arlington roads Authorities responded to the area at 5:30 a.m Serrano allegedly showed signs of being under the influence at the scene He was taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment and then to the Morris County Correctional Facility He was charged with one count of second-degree vehicular homicide Jeremiah was in 9th grade at Stewarts Creek High School and attended Bethel Community Church with his family He was an avid artist drawing cartoons and anime Guylain Mayuku and Amandine Katera; grandfather and Michel Mayuku; and several cousins and friends Visitation with the family will be Saturday 2025 from 10:00am until 12:00noon at Woodfin Chapel © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Copyright Rutherford Source. All Rights Reserved. 2025Men’s Golf Hosts 48th-Annual Rutherford Intercollegiate This WeekendHome tournament named in honor of R.B Live Scoring Competing as individuals: Jud Langille, Robby O’Regan, Will Preston – The Penn State men’s golf team is set for its lone home tournament of the 2024-25 season this weekend when the Nittany Lions host the 48th-annual Rutherford Intercollegiate at Penn State’s Blue Course Saturday and Sunday The 54-hole tournament plays at a par 71 with a 7,130-yard layout with two rounds on Saturday, April 12 and a final 18 holes on Sunday, April 13. Saturday's first round begins with 7:30 a.m. tee times with the second round to follow. Sunday’s final round will feature 8 a.m. tee times. Tee times, pairings and live scoring for both days will be available via Scoreboard The 12-team field includes host Penn State The Nittany Lions have dominated the Rutherford since it was established as the Nittany Lion Invitational in 1975 winning the tournament 31 times including each of the last nine events Twenty-one Penn State golfers have medaled atop the leaderboard The tournament became known as the Rutherford Intercollegiate in 1983 to honor R.B the man known to the Nittany Lions as the “father of Penn State golf.”  Rutherford organized the first Penn State golf team in 1922 and coached it until 1949 continued his father’s coaching tradition from 1950-1956 and furthered a legacy recalled each spring Penn State has won nine-straight Rutherford Intercollegiate championships heading into this weekend’s 48th edition of the event that has become one of the top events in the Northeast The Nittany Lions won last season’s tournament with a team score of 858 thanks in part to a strong final round that saw Penn State turn a two-stroke lead into a 10-stroke victory Three Nittany Lions finished in the top 10 Live scoring of the 2025 Rutherford Intercollegiate will be available throughout the event via Scoreboard Blackman captured Rutherford County Schools’ inaugural girls flag football title Monday with a 20-14 win over Siegel Blackman entered the season undefeated and Siegel had a record of 6-2 the championship game began April 23 but was suspended due to weather TSSAA officially sanctioned girls flag football as a high school sport and most teams began playing in spring 2025 Blackman can compete in a postseason invitational scheduled for May 7-9 at Siegel Soccer Park in Murfreesboro More than 150 Tennessee high schools offer flag football in 16 athletic districts TSSAA officials could vote this summer to consider flag football as a full-fledged sport paving the way for state championship games as soon as 2026 and that can only mean one thing: football is back The spring season officially kicked off on April 28 marking the start of four weeks of acclimation as teams begin shaping up and offering a preview of what to expect next season The News Herald is launching a series of visits to all six Bay County schools offering an early look at what each local football program will bring to the field ahead of their spring games Head coach Albert Floyd, following consecutive 2-8 seasons, knew it was time for a change. He brought in former North Bay Haven head coach and Arnold quarterbacks coach Matt Knauss to take over as offensive coordinator. He added former Rutherford, Florida State and NFL veteran Javien Elliott as defensive coordinator "This spring I really wanted to model everything off of think it " Adding those two guys who are very smart detailed and know how to teach these young men is a very vital piece to the brick by brick." The Rams have averaged about 45 participants in spring practice including several key players who will need to step up and fill significant roles Rutherford is losing running backs Roman Holmes and Chazton Scott but brings back sophomore Tyshawn Travis who saw substantial action at the position last season and rising freshman Jemerion Blount "The dropoff from the ones (starters) and the twos (backups) is not as huge anymore compared to last year," Floyd said "We are closing the gap with a lot of competition which only helps us because the guys know the depth chart changes daily." Quarterback Jaleel Reed turned in a solid freshman season Floyd said the game is beginning to slow down for the young signal-caller He'll have reliable targets on the outside in Khazion Rochelle and Bray'lyn Hurd and newcomer Kayden Frank Rutherford will travel to Franklin County on May 23rd for their spring game playing a half each against the Seahawks and FAMU DRS Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X Students from Blackman and Riverdale high schools proudly represented Rutherford County Schools at the 2025 Tennessee Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference held April 2-4 at the Chattanooga Convention Center "Dare to Dream," encouraged students to demonstrate leadership skills FCCLA is the only Career and Technical Student Organization focused on family and helps over 182,000 student members nationwide develop essential life and career skills through Family and Consumer Sciences education Members address real-world issues such as family relationships and career preparation while also enhancing their leadership Both schools were recognized for outstanding membership achievements Blackman High School earned Membership Campaign Level 3 honors while Riverdale High School achieved Membership Campaign Level 2 recognition students also brought home top awards in various “Students Taking Action with Recognition” events: Bailynn Lowe – State Winner in Early Childhood Education Elijah Wall – State Winner in Nutrition and Jazmine Welch – State Winner in Chapter Service Project Display John Martinez – State Winner in Career Investigation Riverdale; FCCLA National Scholarship Recipient Sabrya Thomas – State Winner in Food Innovation Alexandra Barajas-Urdiera – 3rd Place State-winning students will advance to the national competition this summer In addition to their successes in competition Riverdale students Sabrya Thomas and Alexandra Barajas-Urdiera served as voting delegates helping to shape the future direction of Tennessee FCCLA John Martinez was awarded a prestigious National FCCLA Scholarship in recognition of his outstanding achievements and leadership The Tennessee FCCLA State Leadership Conference provided students with an opportunity to compete and celebrate their achievements alongside peers For more information about the opportunities available through FCCLA She was preceded in death by her beloved husband She was a loving grandmother to her granddaughters who will carry forward her loving spirit and treasured memories Also left behind to cherish her memory is Tony Hardy (brother) Nora Hardy (sister) and  Loretta Jackson (cousin) who was like a sister and her best friend; Willie Jackson who was like a brother and Ruby Rutherford (cousin) Linda was known for her selfless nature and had an enduring love for family gatherings where her warm presence could light up the room Linda enjoyed fishing and working in her yard Her passion for antiques and her appreciation for older music and dancing reflected her vibrant personality and zest for life followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM at Beam Funeral Service & Crematory located at 2170 Rutherford Rd Arell Rutherford will be officiating the service Linda Louise Hardy Rutherford's life was a tapestry woven with love She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know her Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text VANCOUVER — It was an announcement Jim Rutherford never wanted to make Vancouver’s president of hockey operations stepped up to the podium at Rogers Arena on Tuesday afternoon and delivered the news already circulating throughout the city: Rick Tocchet wouldn’t be returning as Canucks head coach Rutherford got a call from Tocchet’s agent on Tuesday morning informing him of the decision Tocchet personally called Rutherford and explained the decision in further detail the conversations he had with Tocchet over the last few weeks were forward-looking and gave the impression he would be back next season Rutherford explained that Tocchet was talking about his plans for checking in on players in the summer (including a trip to Sweden to visit Elias Pettersson) what he wanted to do differently during next fall’s training camp and other topics that suggested he was still bought in on the idea of returning to coach the Canucks It was only recently that Rutherford started feeling uneasy about Tocchet’s future “It did get to a point probably a week ago where I started thinking but we don’t have the commitment yet,’” said Rutherford “I wasn’t sure why because (of) how positive everything was going but with him and I being friends for as long as we have we talked about some of the things he’s dealing with and he just said ‘For personal reasons I will have a very tough time doing the job I need to do.’” Rutherford wasn’t able to go into too much detail on why exactly Tocchet felt the need to move on Don’t expect this to be an extended coaching search that drags on Rutherford noted that they would be careful not to rush but that there are strong incentives for them to identify their next coach sooner rather than later The biggest reason for that is that the organization wants its head coach to be involved in offseason roster planning “It’s important for the coach to get input on the players he wants not for the general manager to just make trades and say you make the adjustments,’” said Rutherford With seven other head coaching vacancies in the NHL — Anaheim Seattle and the New York Rangers — many teams have already begun their searches The Canucks are a bit behind now relative to those other teams They can’t afford to drag their feet because some candidates may get poached quickly while others will be fielding multiple offers The last thing Vancouver would want is to take a long time deliberating on an ideal target only for that coach to get scooped up by another club first “We’ll start to do a shortlist,” said Rutherford We’ll narrow it down fairly quick and start the process from there.” Mike Sullivan would have probably been the dream hire for Rutherford and the Canucks Sullivan’s illustrious track record speaks for itself “I know my good friend Mike Sullivan does not want to leave the East,” said Rutherford Manny Malhotra has already become a popular name among Canucks fans as a potential head coaching replacement both developing some of the younger players who were called up and impressed down the stretch in the NHL and garnering team success despite his roster being short-handed at times due to Vancouver’s injury woes Rutherford confirmed that Malhotra will be on the club’s shortlist of candidates based not only on his work in Abbotsford but on the seven years of experience he has in the NHL as an assistant coach Malhotra doesn’t have NHL head coaching experience and this season was his first as a head coach at any pro level Some teams are wary of hiring less experienced names Rutherford was asked how much previous NHL head coaching experience matters for the Canucks’ next hire He said that he needs time to fully ponder the experience angle but sounded open-minded around the possibility of a first-time NHL head coach “I will say that there are coaches presently in the league that were not head coaches in the NHL (previously) that are doing a good job with some teams,” said Rutherford My quick thought for part of your question is (that the coaching hire doesn’t) necessarily have to have NHL (head coaching) experience … it’s not just coaching in the NHL; what experience do people have as leaders on teams when they played It’s fascinating that Rutherford will weigh the experience potential head coaching candidates had as leaders when they were players That certainly works in Malhotra’s favour — he was a critical leader when he played for the Canucks and there are others in the organization who can vouch for that What will the Canucks be looking for with their next head coach He noted that he wants the Canucks to have a reliable defensive structure to fall back on when they aren’t performing at their best That defensive structure is what he felt they lacked under Bruce Boudreau and what he credited Tocchet with implementing don’t expect the Canucks to chase a head coach who will encourage a freewheeling offensive style Defence-first will likely still be the top priority low-event playing style may not be the most exciting or aesthetically pleasing product for fans but it’s probably the sensible call given the Canucks’ current personnel Vancouver’s blue line and goaltending tandem should be a strength while the forward group lacks elite offensive drivers It behooves the club to stick to a structured style that’s similar to what Tocchet implemented On a couple of different occasions in the news conference Rutherford suggested that the next coach will also need to understand how to deal with and maximize Pettersson’s potential “It’s about getting the top players — and when I say that we don’t worry about him — but getting the top players to perform the way they have to,” said Rutherford “You have to have your impact players win games for you That’s part of the job of the coach and that’s something that the new coach is going to have to figure out.” Keeping Quinn Hughes beyond the two years left on his current contract looms over every key change that affects the Canucks It’s no secret that Hughes wanted Tocchet back “I hope he’s playing golf because he usually returns my call right away,” Rutherford said “I called him within half an hour after I talked to Rick Knowing how he feels about the coach and that he’s a sensitive guy Management needs to ensure that Hughes is pleased with the next head coaching hire You can bet that they’ll likely get his input on Malhotra Malhotra was an assistant under Travis Green during Hughes’ rookie season in 2019-20 Hughes will have at least some firsthand experience with Malhotra and will be able to share his thoughts on the latter’s potential suitability for the head coaching gig Rutherford provided some additional commentary on why the club is digging its heels in on these bonuses we have (an ELC) structure for our draft picks,” said Rutherford You can’t be all over the map and be helter-skelter when you’re doing these contracts.” It’s unusual for a club to be this stubborn around ELC bonuses with a top prospect but the Canucks seem to believe that Willander will eventually cave They’ve repeatedly pointed out that turning pro next season would make him a lot of money compared to returning to college It would also help him accrue a full year of NHL service immediately which would help him eventually reach unrestricted free agency sooner “What I laid out (the money and accruing NHL service time) it just wouldn’t make any sense for a player to make that decision (to not sign an ELC),” said Rutherford “Émilie (Castonguay) still continues to work on a regular basis on the contract and we hope to get it done sooner or later.” It seems risky for the Canucks to hardball their top prospect over a mostly insignificant amount of money Why complicate the situation and/or risk starting a relationship with such a high-profile prospect on a sour note (Photo: Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press via AP) Harman Dayal is a staff writer for The Athletic NHL based in Vancouver. He combines NHL video and data analysis and tracks microstats as part of his coverage. Follow Harman on Twitter @harmandayal2 at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville. Dale had a great sense of humor He loved to watch his grandson Eli play ball and enjoyed playing golf with all of his Beaver Brook Buddies as long as he was winning. He is a graduate of Maury High School in Dandridge and Carson-Newman College where he excelled in baseball and football For thirty years Dale and Teresa were owners of Dale’s Sports  He is preceded in death by his father Nancy Holt. Dale is survived by his wife of 56 years Teresa Denton Rutherford; his son and daughter-in-law Russ and Courtney Rutherford; special grandson Kay Williams (Phil) of Dandridge and Connie Rutherford of Bristol.  The family will receive friends on Thursday with a Celebration of Life service at 7:00 pm officiated by Rev the family requests that donations be sent to Salem Baptist Church Building Fund Knoxville. Every golf buddy is requested to wear his favorite golf hat. An online obituary may be viewed We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to analyze our traffic and improve our service I interviewed Ethan Rutherford about his superb debut story collection Ethan and his family moved to the same town where I live with my wife Ethan and I have met for many a lunch to talk comic books Now, with the release of Ethan’s first novel, North Sun (Strange Object North Sun is a brilliant story of the whaleship Esther which sails from New Bedford in 1878 to rescue Benjamin Leander the son-in-law of the ship’s wealthy owner Leander was stranded in the Chukchi Sea when his ship was crushed by the ice and the rescue team aboard the Esther consists of Captain Arnold Lovejoy and a pair of young boys hoping for adventure half-bird figure named Old Sorrel that only the ship’s boys can see The deeper the ship progresses in its mission the stranger and more surreal the world becomes Benjamin WoodardLet’s return to our first interview When discussing your story “Dirwhals!,” you said it began as a novel but then morphed into a story How can one idea stay with you across multiple projects and how does time influence the evolution of that kernel its indifference to us—has been kicking around for a long time but I’m not sure I could tell you exactly why I keep returning to it I’m always going towards ships in some way A ship is such a useful narrative cage: your characters are stuck together There's also this kernel of whaling and the cost of this ceaseless hunt—the cutting It’s a perfect collision between the adventurous and the awful which operates like a magnet for my imagination I had tried to write a version of North Sun before I wrote “Dirwhals!” Back then with all the pleasure that sort of book brings I suddenly found a vessel that gave shape to my anxiety about the end of the environment—and the end of things and I remain appalled by how willing we are to exterminate other living things for comfort That's what’s stuck with me from my research on whaling BWYou mentioned Blood Meridian on the water People see a whaling ship book and think of Moby Dick yet I would classify North Sun as a horror novel I considered a slew of potential influences but I also see sprinkles of Rosemary’s Baby What influences do you identify in the book It’s also an adventure story and a bit of a Lynchian and Cronenberg fever dream along with the oceanscape photographs of Renate Aller and the music of the Dirty Three But everything in your life gets pulled in My dad has dementia and has gone into memory care That was a tremendous influence on how the story moved—the way a mind can slip into a world of impression and vivid but intangible feeling I read books to help me with this helpless feeling and the calming philosophy of those books began to swim through the pages Let’s see what happens if we put some other things I love or am thinking about in here just to try something new.” There’s a point in the book where the character Old Sorrel comes aboard I realized that there’s something about being at sea that was just too repetitive I started reading the folklore of the sea because I thought it might help What did their imaginations do when they were bored I’d read about the superstition—maybe sailor story is a better term—of the “Klabautermann”: a spirit who joins a ship during her voyage Other times he’s more like a gremlin who messes things up In some versions he makes himself seen by the crew I'll have a spirit be aboard and only the boys on the ship can see it That idea morphed and Old Sorrel took shape Old Sorrel is a completely different kind of spirit He doesn’t help out and has plans for the ship but the idea of a visitor unseen by most did come from the Klabautermann in particular slowly became his own vengeful creature of the sea I needed Old Sorrel to be a comfort to the boys They undergo and witness these terrible things They wanted to go out to sea for a great adventure but they realize it is just butchery and awful to be aboard Did that life experience influence the ultimate fates of these two characters one model for this book was Rock Crystal by Adalbert Stifter The story is about a brother and a sister who go out on Christmas Eve to cross a mountain to get home But they get caught in a terrible snowstorm and lose their bearings; it’s frightening I’ve always loved that book because the children begin in safety then they find themselves in certain danger That became an unlikely model for this book like introducing a kind of talisman that allowed some rule-breaking in the realism came out of the necessity for that safe passage specifically how the stories in The Peripatetic Coffin physically separate characters you explained that isolating characters lets them reach a breaking point Does this idea of isolation change when considering the two boys in North Sun and that’s why I find it to be such a generative place for me in fiction or just getting older and wanting to look for more tender things in the world the ship still finds itself stuck in the ice North Sun became a book that pushed against the things I had done before we see the bleakness and degradation of this sort of voyage the good that can be generated from kinship BWHow did you discover the narrative voice for North Sun ERIt was made over many different iterations of the book And it must come from reading lots of ship’s logs which are completely unconcerned with voice in any way; they just deliver information: “Four barrels of oil and Sam died today.” Everything gets the exact same treatment I absorbed that mode and was trying to replicate We’re just going to put them down and show you BWIt’s also interesting that the narration knows it’s telling a story It acknowledges the reader by saying things like “our story is not done yet.” ERThe challenge was to cover a tremendous amount of time and space in the book You can either try to do it in a very realistic way “ten weeks later,” or “but we’re not done yet.” That over-voice crept in slowly and out of necessity and I came to like the freedom it gave me to rove between the three spheres in the book who gets you into the story and then all but disappears Then there’s the other story thrumming behind all of this which takes place off the ship in New Bedford where the Ashley family waits for the Esther to return make a reader feel like they are being spoken to directly called to listen just a little more carefully BWThe meta element of the voice sells the magical elements in the book When that’s written as just a straightforward account It helps you move through huge swaths of the narrative It returns for a second to influence and lingers What if this was more like a knight’s quest and then you also have somebody who at the beginning says Your short fiction is typically much longer so I’m curious about what drew you to the shorter bursts ERThe style feels like a carousel of slides to me I was interested in painting a huge diorama of this voyage and of this bracing world and its ethos of take and take I tried to write the novel in a straightforward way You can’t really collapse time in a traditional narrative the same way as when you think about a book as a series of slides that you’re looking through I realized it allowed me to move quickly in time—I wanted this book to be swift—and to hold the frame on what I want people to see; I can work in patterns and images and then move to wherever I want to go next This style made me feel like I could write the book I wanted to write and in a way that would help me get to the end I was sort of taking a lesson from you in your short fiction That patterning started to feel very much like waves to me BWI also enjoy how vignettes allow a character to monologue which again breaks from your typical short fiction stylings Did the brevity in North Sun help you incorporate dialogue in new ways There's a version of the book that was made entirely out of a series of monologues but I found very quickly that while maybe somebody could pull this off and it was also such an unexpected and strangely generative exercise BWSpotlighting these men not only gives us information but also a sense of who we can trust I thought of every character as being played by an instrument you’re going to be so familiar with each character’s tone and tenor that the story needs nothing else to move forward Some of the monologuing came from trying to figure out how to do that on the page and I’m glad to hear that the music is there in the pacing Benjamin Woodard is a fiction writer and literary critic. He can be found at benjaminjwoodard.com WKRN News 2 County leaders have hit pause on what they called a Parent Responsibility Zone A middle school student in Williamson County is on the fast track to some major achievements Peyton Kennedy spoke with Bill Cody on the history of the WSM radio tower The WSM radio tower is one of the oldest operating broadcast towers in the United States Local leaders are speaking out about the ICE raids in Nashville over the weekend Some Nashville families are waking up with more questions than answers after ICE arrests over the weekend the Justice Department is now investigating the 2022 THP traffic stop of Kilmar Abrego Garcia The man was charged with attempted homicide after a dispute turned violent The suspect in an early Tuesday morning gas station robbery is believed to have fled on an intercity bus The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating after a person was shot on Anthes Drive early Tuesday morning A Texas community is searching for a child who was swept away in flood waters Investigators were called to East Nashville overnight after an accused drunk driver crashed with a Metro Nashville Police Department patrol vehicle it’s only fitting that Rutherford County Schools is rewarded with a four-million-dollar “pot of gold” from the State of Tennessee recognizing the district’s outstanding performance The state has established a financial reward system for school districts with a high number of A’s on the annual state report card.  Only two school districts in Tennessee — including Rutherford County Schools — earned $4 million which is the highest bonus amount provided by the state more than half of the district’s schools had to receive an A on the state report card.  RCS had 54% — which is 26 schools — earn an A on the report card.  “We are thrilled to receive these funds for our schools’ high performance,” Director of Schools Dr “Rutherford County Schools continues to show that we do more with less and this financial bonus is yet another indicator of the caliber of our schools Parents and community members should be proud of our schools and the benefits they provide to students.” Sullivan added: “Rutherford County’s rapid population growth puts a strain on financial resources available for education with Rutherford County Schools currently ranked 125 out of 143 school districts in Tennessee for per pupil funding our employees go above and beyond to help students and boost their outcomes and these types of recognitions demonstrate the quality and efficiency of our schools.” The school district will announce plans soon about how the funds will be reinvested in resources and programs to further improve schools During the recent Special Session of the General Assembly $17 million was appropriated as bonuses for school districts based on the number of schools receiving an A on the report card The bonuses ranged from $500,000 to $4 million with only Rutherford County Schools and Williamson County Schools earning the highest amount.  All Rutherford County schools will reopen Tuesday on normal schedule and buses will be running.  We appreciate your patience and understanding over the past few days and we are ready to get back to school.  (WLOS) — There was only room to stand in two overflow areas outside the Rutherford County Commissioners meeting on Monday night as parents teachers and students demanded funding for their district Rutherford County Schools (RCS) enters the next academic year at a deficit of more than $5 million so during public comment dozens took the podium to express their concern “I just really hope they understand they need to do a little better job funding us,” Bryce Thompson said Thompson is a freshman at R-S Central who is worried about losing vocational classes RUTHERFORD COUNTY RESIDENTS DEMAND CHANGE AMID RISING ANIMAL CRUELTY CLAIMS Thompson explained to the room that he is using the skills he is learning in carpentry to help build “We have great teachers and great administrators in Rutherford County but there’s a lot more we could and should offer,” Grant Bailey said Bailey has a sophomore and a seventh grader in RCS and said the biggest concerns he hears from his daughters are about class size and course offerings He acknowledged the position of the county commissioners a fifth-grade teacher at Ellenboro Elementary was one of many educators who attended the meeting tonight “We’re missing the necessities for our students ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS LEADS NC WITH NEW POLICY FOR TEACHER INPUT IN DISTRICT DECISIONS Crowe feels the impact of every budget decision made and worries about what will happen if the school goes into the next academic year not fully funded all of that helps support the full child and I don’t want to know what would happen,” Crowe said Many parents asked that commissioners dip into county savings to fund the schools “We’re not going to get the people or the programs back that we lose,” Bailey said “It won’t be a hedge that we trim it will be an egg that we break.” Commissioners did not comment during the public comment period atRutherford Intercollegiate Rudnick Leads Men’s Golf to Strong Finish at Rutherford Intercollegiate4/13/2025 3:19:00 PM | Men's Golf Rutherford County Schools will delay implementing a parent transportation zone plan for at least one year, Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan announced this week in a message to parents. Read more Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Rutherford County. Read more Multiple MFRD units responded to a report of a possible fire at John Pittard Elementary on Dejarnette Lane Monday. Read more Woo hoo! Weekend drawings at the Tennessee Lottery created thousands of winners, with a few that were especially notable. Read more A man found unconscious early Thursday morning in La Vergne has been pronounced deceased. Officers responded to a call near the intersection of Old Nashville Highway and Murray Lane where an elderly male was discovered unresponsive on the ground. Read more Andrew Erickson (12) of Rutherford hits the ball during the NJSIAA North 2 Group 2 semifinal baseball game between Caldwell and Rutherford at Caldwell High School in West Caldwell 2024.Mile Djordjiovski | For NJ Advance Media allowing five hits and three runs (one earned) while walking just one batter in his seven-inning performance The right-hander also helped his own cause at the plate The Bulldogs (13-5) used a balanced offensive attack with 12 hits to overcome the Scarlets (9-9) going 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases while scoring twice Troy Waddell contributed a 2-for-4 performance with two RBIs and a stolen base while Alex Tran and Quinn Weber each went 2-for-3 Rutherford’s offense was further bolstered by Andrew Moller JD Fucci and Anthony Almonte each went 1-for-3 with a run scored while Jason Alvarado recorded the Scarlets’ lone run Fucci also contributed a stolen base for Ridgefield Park Rutherford advances to face third-seeded Ramapo in the Round of 16 on Wednesday The N.J. 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These types of conditions are unusual for our area.  Many of our schools rely on portable classrooms and it is difficult to maintain optimal heat in these buildings when the outside temperatures are in the low single digits. Bus stops are also a concern.  We have debated opening two hours late, but we know everyone hates those days because it greatly disrupts schedules for parents and schools alike.  We also have seven inclement weather days in reserve, and the National Weather Service forecasters are calling for a warmer stretch after tomorrow’s cold weather advisory.  So with all that being said, Director of Schools Jimmy Sullivan has decided to close all Rutherford County schools for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The district’s central office will open at the normal time and school-based custodians will report to work at their regularly scheduled time.  We know a day out of school is inconvenient for parents, but we also want to ensure safety.   Photo by: Scott Flanders/UC San DiegoMen's Golf Set for Penn State's Rutherford Intercollegiate4/11/2025 1:53:00 PM | Men's Golf George O’Bryan Trabue and Harriette Morton Baugh Trabue sister Lucinda Bryan Trabue Jamison and grandson Samuel Justin Street Anne was a proud descendant of three of the area’s pioneering families—Trabue Two ancestors served as mayor of Nashville prior to the Civil War She grew up in downtown Franklin on Third Avenue South and graduated from Franklin High School where she was a drum majorette Franklin’s historic charm and beauty provided Anne with an endless sense of pride She was a tireless volunteer and served on the boards of Historic Carnton Plantation (now the Battle of Franklin Trust) and Franklin Tomorrow Anne was one of the first women to serve as an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Countless committees and organizations such as Meals on Wheels and United Way also benefited from her sense of civic duty In 2007 Franklin Tomorrow recognized her by creating the Anne T Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award to honor her contributions to her hometown she looked forward to taking a drive downtown to “see what’s happening on Main Street.” Anne loved nothing better than welcoming friends and family to her home for one of her famous dinner parties Her ease of entertaining made new friends and old alike feel welcome she would regale her guests with tales of growing up in Franklin when it truly was a small town Favorites included the story of one Christmas morning when she and her siblings came downstairs to find a pony in the parlor; or the time one of Franklin’s two police officers called the house asking that someone please get the family dog—she was on the Square “acting in a manner unbecoming to a lady.” She was also an avid traveler and saw much more of the world than most people There were annual trips to Hilton Head with family as well as many international excursions Her last overseas trip included scenic walks high up in the Swiss Alps—when she was 88 Cindy Rutherford Thomsen (John) and Dallas Rutherford Street (Jeff); grandchildren Jeff Darby (Paula) Lashlee Rutherford Webb (Sam) and Whitney Street Darnell (Neil) She was also great-grandmother to nine and recently became a great-great-grandmother The family would like to particularly thank the staff members at Fountains of Franklin as well as AccentCare Hospice for the support shown to Anne during this time We also thank caregivers Merlene Brice and Erin Patton for their kind and loving care and the service will commence at 11:30 a.m with inurnment to follow in the church’s Memorial Garden the family asks for donations to either First Presbyterian Church of Franklin or the Battle of Franklin Trust WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES We’ve been out driving roads this afternoon the roads are clear and dry thanks to all the sun we had this afternoon.  but we are going to start on a two-hour delay all Rutherford County Schools will be open Friday but will start on a two-hour delay.  but we don’t want to waste an entire inclement weather day We only have four remaining for the school year and the forecast is calling for another potential round of snow in early March and we also have spring storms and flooding that may be an issue.  it will allow the temperatures to reach double digits and allow our schools to check on all heating systems before students arrive and so we encourage parents to make sure their students are dressed in layers A two-hour delay means all normal schedules for bus stops and first bell times will be delayed by two hours if your child’s bus stop time is normally 6 a.m. We know these types of days can be an inconvenience but we appreciate everyone making adjustments to ensure student safety Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Rutherford County Schools will host an in-person Career Fair from 9 to 11 a.m This event provides an opportunity for job candidates to explore various opportunities within the district ahead of the 2025-2026 school year Attendees will be able to meet members of the district’s leadership team Rutherford County Schools offers competitive pay and signing bonuses for hard-to-fill positions In addition to classroom teaching positions RCS is also seeking qualified individuals for support roles and substitute teaching positions.    Rutherford County Schools was recently named a Level 5 District by the Tennessee Department of Education for student academic growth during the 2023-2024 school year As Tennessee’s fourth-largest school district RCS has 6,800-plus employees and serves more than 52,000 students at 51 schools.  Rutherford County Schools’ mission is “Investing in every student, every day.” Learn more about the district at www.rcschools.net.  There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting A vast majority of Rutherford schools gained high marks on the annual Tennessee Report Card which was released today by the Tennessee Department of Education — with more than three-fourths receiving either an A or a B on the state’s letter grade accountability system The state launched the letter grade system last school year The grades reflect performance from the 2023-2024 school year “I’m extremely proud of the continued success of Rutherford County Schools,” Director of Schools Dr “Our schools continue to reach new heights which translates into increased opportunities for our students and their families.” The number of A’s and B’s increased from the previous year and the number of C’s and D’s both decreased.  The Report Card reflects lots of other performance data and Career and Technical Education participation and results 32 Rutherford schools received a Level 5 for academic growth of students and the district received a Level 5 as a whole for growth Level 5 is the highest designation available from the Tennessee Department of Education Nineteen Rutherford schools were named “Reward” schools for their performance and the district’s graduation rate is 97.2 percent The report also shows that nearly 70 percent of all Rutherford high school students are concentrated in Career and Technical Education pathways The report gives parents the ability to look at performance school-by-school or from the district level. The Tennessee Report Card is available online here: https://www.tn.gov/education/families/report-card.html