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Should Rutherford County Schools discontinue mask requirements in the classroom?

The Rutherford County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, April 6, to vote on whether masks should be required in county schools for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.  With...

Matt Taylor is pictured enjoying a Starbucks drink, one of the many places to get coffees and teas.

Matt’s monthly mixes: March

Matt Taylor, Reporter March 24, 2021

With spring around the corner, our favorite seasonal drinks are going to be replaced with new ones; however, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a nice drink at your favorite coffee shop.  When...

Students wear masks in the uncrowded hallway during class changes.

Rutherford County Schools discusses mask mandate continuation

Zoe Vecchio, Graphics Editor March 18, 2021

Rutherford County’s mask mandate ended at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021. The County Board of Education will be meeting at 5 p.m. tonight, March 18, to discuss, among other topics, the renewal versus termination...

Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and how this past year affected us.

Discovering joy through shared hardships

The COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. On March 13, 2020, students exited Blackman High School, expecting a short break while the school was deep cleaned. However, students did not return...

Cheer goes country

Brenlee Goins, Reporter March 15, 2021

Thomas Rhett has been one of the most popular country/pop music artists of today’s time. Winning ten major music awards and having been nominated for four Grammy awards, he has slowly risen to the...

Black History Month celebration

Black History Month celebration

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief March 12, 2021

Click Here to Watch BSPN's Black History Month Celebration

Taylor Matneys garden.

Taylor’s top 10: March

Taylor Matney, Reporter March 12, 2021

Spring is around the corner, which means it is time for open windows and blooming flowers. These are some of my favorite songs to play and movies to watch on rainy days and things to do on sunny days.  Songs: ...

Nurse Durrett, Blackman Highs school nurse, has adapted to each change caused by the pandemic.

Nurse Durrett: adapting to being a school nurse amidst a pandemic

Matt Taylor, Reporter March 4, 2021

Nurses are often faced with many challenges throughout their careers, and with the growing pandemic, those challenges are increased.  Amanda Durrett, the nurse at Blackman High School, was born...

Downtown Murfreesboro is a fun place to visit thats in our hometown. This is the historic courthouse clock. Take a walk around the historic scenery, drop into Country Gourmet for some excellent chocolate truffles, and then grab a bite to eat at Marinas or Domenicos for a little Italian flair, followed by the nana pudding ice cream at Hattie Janes!

Spring day trips for a stay-cation

Please keep in mind all COVID-19 precautions when taking any day trips. Research the place before you attend, and be mindful of social distancing and mask-wearing.

BHS awards Senior Superlatives

BHS awards Senior Superlatives

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief February 25, 2021

Click here to view the Class of 2021 Senior Superlatives

Geneva Cook was selected as Blackman Highs Teacher of the Year.

Geneva Cook selected for BHS Teacher of the Year

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief February 25, 2021

Geneva Cook was selected as Teacher of the Year for Blackman High School. She is a dedicated and driven English IV teacher who quickly adapted to both the distance learning and in-person...

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