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Christopher Hale: Christians have a moral responsibility to get the vaccine

Mar 26, 2021 at 11:00 am by Christopher Hale

Earlier this week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced every Tennessee resident 16 years of age or older would be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Easter.... Read More

Severe Weather Outlook for Saturday, March 27, 2021

Storm update: Smyrna mostly spared, but more to come this weekend

Mar 26, 2021 at 10:06 am by Michelle Willard

Despite the dire warnings on Nashville TV news last night, Rutherford County was largely spared during severe weather. "We are grateful our community is safe, and.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue promotes Sanders to captain

Mar 26, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Chief Larry Farley announced this week Joshua Sanders will be promoted to the position of captain effective March 29, 2021, according to a press.... Read More

Property Taxes: I Bet You Didn't Know This!

Mar 25, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl

We all must pay property taxes and no virus will get us out of that, but who is going to bear the burden this year? Will it be the owners, the tenants, or the government? The.... Read More

Dr. Harold Akin's practice acquired by Cornea & Cataract Consultants of Nashville

Mar 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Long-time Murfreesboro ophthalmologist Dr. Harold Akin has a new boss. Cornea & Cataract Consultants of Nashville announced it had acquired Akin's office an.... Read More

Why it's time to finish your college degree

Mar 25, 2021 at 09:14 am by Voice Wire

Adults looking to return to college to finish their degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by MT.... Read More

Anyone over 16 can get a COVID-19 vaccine

Mar 24, 2021 at 03:56 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County is now booking appointments for individuals aged 16 and older who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The Rutherford County Health Department offer.... Read More

Keeping students safe is focus of Operation School Zone Safety Friday

Mar 24, 2021 at 01:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Keeping school students safe will be the focus of Operation School Zone Safety Friday by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force. Murfreesboro Police officers, Tennes.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Reasons to Play at KidsPark

Mar 24, 2021 at 09:54 am by Laura Beth Payne

Hi, my name is Laura Beth Payne and I get the heebie-jeebies about leaving my kids with ANYBODY. I know I'm not alone. Other moms I talk with agree: Finding a sitter just see.... Read More

Tennessee's first state naturalist, state archaeologist to be honored March 31

Mar 24, 2021 at 09:50 am by Voice Wire

Gov. Bill Lee has designated March 31 as Mack S. Prichard Day, honoring Tennessee's first state naturalist and state archeologist. Prichard, who died last year at 81, built a.... Read More

Family Preservation Initiative promises new solutions to help vulnerable children and families

Mar 24, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A new, cutting-edge court program in Tennessee is changing the way the judiciary interacts with at-risk children and their families. Unlike other programs which connect with.... Read More

Savannah with Woody (L) and Jim (R) (Photo: Submitted)

'Woody and Jim Show's' Savannah Grimm returns to MTSU for grad school

Mar 24, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

When she was 20-years-old, Savannah Grimm was an MTSU student, pregnant, and seeking employment in media. She was a Mass Communications and Newspaper Journalism major with no.... Read More

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund

Rutherford County approved to receive $56.4M+ in education relief funding

Mar 23, 2021 at 01:45 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County legislators today announced more than $56.4 million has been approved for the county's schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief F.... Read More

Blackman-area drive-by injures 63-year-old Murfreesboro man

Mar 23, 2021 at 11:02 am by Lisa Marchesoni

One homeowner suffered injuries during a drive-by shooting Tuesday in the Blackman community near Murfreesboro, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s captain said. The 63-year-.... Read More

Rutherford County's new Public Health Department director is LaShan Dixon

Mar 23, 2021 at 09:22 am by Voice Wire

MTSU alumna LaShan Dixon has been named the director of the Rutherford County Public Health Department, the Tennessee Department of Health and Rutherford County.... Read More