News for Moore County, Tennnessee
When the call went out for food donations to Motlow’s student pantries, Motlow student Eli Certain jumped into action. Unaware of the actual number of items she was able to contribute, her total donation was just over 1,200 pounds of food. Items ranged from fresh fruit and vegetables, to shelf-stable snacks, milk, and even personal …
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This week, the Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate for the 2020-21 school year. Of the 2020-21 cohort, 88.7% of students graduated on time this year compared to 89.6% last year, 37 districts improved their graduation rates, and 37 districts graduated 95% or more of their cohorts. Bedford County 91% Coffee County 89.7% Tullahoma 90.8% Franklin County 90.1% Grundy 90.6% Lincoln County 92.3% Fayetteville …
Duck River Electric congratulates these 11 outstanding students who were winners in the 2021 short story competition. Each was presented a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by DREMC. Scholarship winners are, from front left, Hayley Horton, Moore County; Erica Clifton, Moore County; Hannah Gochee, Bedford County; Lauren Zimmerman, Bedford County. In the back row from left are …
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With less than three weeks remaining until the Dec. 3 tnAchieves mentor application deadline, around 3,000 volunteer mentors are still needed to meet student demand statewide. Mentors must be 21 years of age and are subject to a background check. Those interested in applying can visit https://tnAchieves.org/mentors. County Total Mentors Needed Total Mentors Recruited Remaining Mentor …
The Moore County Sheriff’s Department is helping gather items for the Moore County High School Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive this week. Items will be collected in the lobby of the jail in Lynchburg and will be delivered to the school on Friday morning. Please see the list of items that are needed for those in …
Moore Co. Sheriff’s Dept. and High School Helping Others Read More »
Undergraduate students who have experienced academic difficulty can make a fresh start when returning to Motlow after an extended absence. Academic Fresh Start, a plan of academic forgiveness, now has a COVID Fresh Start exception to policy in place. “This is a needed benefit for students who experience academic difficulties due to COVID and we applaud …
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Motlow State Community College student Daphne Davenport, from McMinnville, has earned the Sam H. Odom Scholarship to use toward her nursing degree. The scholarship is awarded to one student at each of the Tennessee Board of Regents’ (TBR) 13 community colleges each year on behalf of the Sam H. Odom Foundation Trust and TBR. “For as long …
Working well as a team, having a sense of duty, and possessing a strong work ethic are just a few of the many reasons that Veterans make excellent employees. The new Veteran Affairs Coordinator at Motlow State Community College is no stranger to military service. Michael Neal started at Motlow in March 2021. A Veteran …
Food insecurity should not hinder you from getting an education. Motlow State Community College will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items now through December 15 for student pantries located on all of the Motlow’s campuses. There are drop locations at each campus: Smyrna: Cafe Kiosk, Hiatt-Spivey Building Moore County: Student Activity and Resource Center, …
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United Way of Highway 55 will host an event for the first time since the pandemic. Last year was a struggle for all nonprofits to organize a safe fundraiser and continue fund flow. United Way of Highway 55 partners with local nonprofits every year through their thorough allocation process. Last year they partnered with 16 …
United Way to host Highway 55 golf Classic October 29th Read More »
