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La Vergne Police Chief Burrel "Chip" Davis

La Vergne makes interim police chief permanent

Jul 15, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has selected Burrel "Chip" Davis to be the city's next Chief of Police. Davis has 22 years of experience in law enforcement, 17 of which he has ser.... Read More

Barfield Crescent Park grows by 70 acres

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the southern border of Barfield Cresc.... Read More

Smyrna students enlist in Tennessee Army National Guard

Jul 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Two graduates of Smyrna High School committed to serving their state and country by enlisting in the Tennessee Army National Guard on June 9. Pvt. Nakia Drew enlisted to beco.... Read More

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Rutherford County Fire-Rescue announces promotions

Jul 14, 2021 at 09:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) Chief Larry Farley announced Wednesday the promotion of Andy Haston to the position of Captain. Haston, who s.... Read More

RCEMS Promotes Mike Johnson to Captain

Jul 14, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) announced Tuesday the promotion of Mike Johnson to Captain. Mike Johnson will lead RCEMS&rsqu.... Read More

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How to volunteer for the Music City Grand Prix 2021

Jul 14, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Nashville knows how to throw a party. The Music City Grand Prix (MCGP) will combine our convenient downtown with insights from the successes of other large events in Music Cit.... Read More

RCEMS Promotes Josh Wright to Captain

Jul 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) announced Tuesday the promotion of Josh Wright to Captain. “Josh Wright has filled many.... Read More

New driver’s license kiosk available at La Vergne Public Library

Jul 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

A long-awaited driver’s license kiosk is finally operational and available to serve those in the northern part of Rutherford County. The new self-service kiosk is one o.... Read More

Left to right: Gloria LaRoche, Meagan Flippin, Don Witherspoon and Casey Warren

Local United Way launches 65th anniversary Endowment Campaign

Jul 13, 2021 at 10:30 am by United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties officially launched its 65th anniversary endowment campaign, with a goal of growing its Legacy Society, on June 17 at the home.... Read More

Tennessee Democratic Party is coming to Murfreesboro for their statewide tour entitled 'The Party Is Here'

Jul 13, 2021 at 10:00 am by stacynunnally

The Tennessee Democratic Party is coming to Murfreesboro for the second stop in its statewide tour entitled The Party Is Here at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at Patterson P.... Read More

La Vergne Senior Center holds active shooter class for local seniors

Jul 13, 2021 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

The La Vergne Senior Center is partnering with the La Vergne Police Department to teach important, life-saving techniques to seniors in the community in the event of an active.... Read More

Brian Hongsermeier takes reigns as new evening Exchange Club president

Jul 13, 2021 at 09:16 am by WrgfhtDon

The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro had Past National Exchange Club President John Hood induct the new officers on June 29 at Through the Grapevine. The Club is pleased to recog.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Can I dump my intelligent but fat long-term girlfriend?

Jul 13, 2021 at 09:00 am by Ask Ellie

Hi Ellie: How are you? Have an issue. I have this great girl in my life. She is attentive, interesting and intelligent, she only has one problem, she is a big girl. She didn&.... Read More

What Determines How Much Elected Officials Get Paid?

Jul 13, 2021 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

Compensation for Countywide Elected Officials There are specific statutes regarding compensation for each office. In general, statutes prescribe salaries accor.... Read More

Middle Tennessee right-hander Aaron Brown was selected by the Houston Astros with the 268th pick in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball's First Year Player draft.

Pitcher Aaron Brown selected in 2021 MLB Draft as 268th pick by the Houston Astros

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:15 pm by Voice Wire

Denver, Colorado—Middle Tennessee right-hander Aaron Brown was selected by the Houston Astros with the 268th pick in the ninth round of the Major League Baseba.... Read More