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Mike Sparks announces state House committee assignments

Feb 08, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, appointed State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, to serve on four House committees for the 112th Tennessee General Assembly.&n.... Read More

'Be the Love' for an abuse survivor this Valentine's Day

Feb 08, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center is running the "Be The Love" campaign. During the online fundraiser, donors can.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police: Saturday night shooting leaves 1 dead 2 injured

Feb 07, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

An altercation and fight between several people at a party resulted in the death of one man and the injury of two others Saturday morning, Feb. 6. Giovanni Gillis, 21, was sh.... Read More

Nissan sets carbon neutral goal for 2050

Nissan vows all-electric fleet by 2035, to be carbon-neutral by 2050

Feb 05, 2021 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

On the heels of GMC announcing it will produce an all-electric fleet by 2035, Nissan Motor Co. has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company's operatio.... Read More

United Way’s financial empowerment program, Launch Point

United Way receives $5K grant from State Farm for Financial Empowerment Program

Feb 05, 2021 at 10:00 am by United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties was awarded a $5,000 grant from State Farm to support United Way’s financial empowerment program, Launch Point. The prog.... Read More

Mercury Park Master Plan options presented Feb. 10-11 for input and review

Feb 05, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

With more than 800 on a waiting list for affordable housing in Murfreesboro and 900 on a second waiting list for Section 8 housing, adding more affordable homes to existing ac.... Read More

State Farm presents Rutherford Habitat for Humanity with a $15K grant

Feb 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity received a $15,000 grant from State Farm Insurance. Funds will be used to support the Spring Builds of affordable housing and homeo.... Read More

Victoria Oserei drew actor Chadwick Boseman.

Nine RCS students earn Middle Tennessee art awards

Feb 04, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The assignment was to draw a portrait of someone meaningful. Victoria Oserei chose actor Chadwick Boseman, whose death last August shocked costars and filmmakers like Spike L.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Weekend Happenings

Feb 04, 2021 at 08:44 am by Laura Beth Payne

Punxsutawney Phil says there are 6 weeks (give or take) left of winter, so that means it's time to get busy... planning how to navigate the remaining days of cold! My hu.... Read More

Murfreesboro police: Suspects used crowbar to break into 2 business minutes apart, stealing cash

Feb 03, 2021 at 11:39 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Property Crimes detectives are attempting to identify three individuals who used a yellow crowbar to pry open t.... Read More

MTSU 2021 HackMT participant Jacob Cuomo

App to help family members track chores wins 2021 MTSU HackMT

Feb 02, 2021 at 05:00 pm by Voice Wire

Reverting to a virtual environment may have affected the number of participants, but it did not deter the talent and creativity of the college students taking part in the sixt.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Life Saving Awards

Five deputies recognized for saving life of infant, driver in burning car

Feb 02, 2021 at 11:37 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Four Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies who saved the life of a 2-month-old infant allegedly choked by his father earned Life Saving Awards Tuesday from Sheriff.... Read More

How to be a 'Hometown Hero' for The Child Advocacy Center

Feb 02, 2021 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The Child Advocacy Center is closely watching COVID-19 infection rates and vaccination rates," said director Sharon De Boer. "That is the new normal for non-profit agen.... Read More

Tennessee’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program

Smyrna gets $20.2M for water improvements

Feb 02, 2021 at 10:21 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced two loans totaling $20.2 million for the.... Read More

Precious Angels Sales starts Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Mark Your Calendars for the Spring 2021 Precious Angels Consignment Sale

Feb 01, 2021 at 01:00 pm by PeacheyKate

Everything you need from maternity to baby and from kid to teen will be found under one roof starting March 3, 2021. You don't want to miss out on Middle Tennessee's oldest an.... Read More