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With more and more people moving to Murfreesboro, schools are expanding at rapid rates, causing rezoning plans to be made.

Rutherford County Schools are expanding more rapidly than originally planned

Jenene Grover, Editor in chief March 15, 2022

After the building of Rockvale High School, Rutherford County has grown exponentially, causing yet another rezoning discussion and solution.  Rezoning for schools is related to the homes, neighborhoods,...

March 13 marks the 2-year anniversary since COVID shut down all Rutherford County Schools, along with many others in the nation and world.

It’s been 2 years since COVID began: What has happened since?

Ava Porter, Reporter March 13, 2022

Two years ago, COVID-19 shut down restaurants, shops, and stores across the globe.   Everywhere, signs on the doors read, “No mask, no service.” People were scared, grocery stores did not have...

Pie To The Face: Key Club’s effort to raise food for the homeless

Pie To The Face: Key Club’s effort to raise food for the homeless

Zoe Vecchio March 12, 2022

Next week, March 14-18, Key Club will be hosting their Pie To The Face Donation Drive in support of local homeless individuals and families.    The drive will be held for Greenhouse Ministries of...

Photos from the March 9th pep rally before the Lady Blaze basketball state tournament game

Photos from the March 9th pep rally before the Lady Blaze basketball state tournament game

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor March 11, 2022

Blackman High School held a pep rally on March 9th prior to the Blackman girls' basketball team's state tournament game at MTSU. It was the 3rd pep rally of the year and the 2nd inside the gym.

Many changes were made to the Winter Olympics this year.

2022 Winter Olympics welcome new changes and events

Maia O’Brien, Reporter March 8, 2022

Multiple changes were seen in the 2022 Winter Olympics, such as new events, COVID-19 precautions, and artificial snow.   The Beijing Olympics has set a record of 109 sporting events with seven new...

Lauren Hutchins does a science experiment with her class.

Lauren Hutchins won BHS 2021-22 teacher of the year

Brenlee Goins, News Editor March 3, 2022

Lauren Hutchins has been selected as Blackman High School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. Hutchins is a Comprehensive Development Classes (CDC) teacher, specializing in life...

International Club Poster.

Pressure produces precious gems: Black History Month at Blackman

Zoe Vecchio February 28, 2022

Throughout February, Blackman has celebrated Black History Month with various artworks, club initiatives, and video projects. Below are some of the ways in which students have contributed to honor this...

February is Black History Month, a month that celebrates black culture and history.

Our black history timeline

Mckenzie Wade, Photographer February 22, 2022

In August 1619, a ship landed near a coastal port in the English colony of Virginia carrying 20 enslaved Africans – the first African Americans. African Americans have contributed significantly to...

The weather in Tennessee at the beginning of 2022 went from one extreme to the next.

From floods to freezing: Tennessee weather at its finest

Angel Perez-Escobar, Reporter February 20, 2022

As most Tennesseans know, consistency and Tennessee are never hand in hand when it comes to the weather.   Tennessee weather is ambiguous, as the forecast may say clear skies . . . but then it’s...

BHS is hosting a Wear Red Day to support heart health on February 14.

Wear Red Day: Help BHS celebrate heart health

Ava Porter, Reporter February 11, 2022

February is Heart Awareness Month. To celebrate Valentine’s Day and all the hearts we love, The Blackman Voice is sharing information about heart-related conditions to help protect your heart.  Here...

The senior section won as the loudest section, being awarded with the spirit stick as a result.

Pep rally ends Blaze Bonanza off strong

Zoe Vecchio February 11, 2022

After Blackman students celebrated in preparation for their 2022 Coming Home game during Blaze Bonanza lunches, they ended the day with a pep rally. The boys' and girls' basketball teams were honored followed...

Dante makes an appearance with the spirit stick, foreshadowing the pep rally planned later in the day.

Students celebrate Blaze Bonanza in preparation for Coming Home game

Zoe Vecchio February 11, 2022

On Friday, February 4, despite a one-hour delay due to a winter weather advisory, Blackman students had a chance to celebrate Coming Home with the Blaze Bonanza. This event included a variety of lunch...

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