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Smyrna ESL instructor honored by state teachers' organization

Jan 11, 2021 at 09:40 am by Voice Wire

Despite the encouragement from colleagues, Meghan Vigil wasn't sure she wanted to attend a virtual business meeting being held during an annual conference hosted by the Tennes.... Read More

Industrial fan company to bring 27 advanced manufacturing jobs to Murfreesboro

Jan 11, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Woods Air Movement officials announced Jan. 7 that the ventilation and fan comp.... Read More

Why we should 'Do the Next Thing'

Jan 08, 2021 at 02:00 pm by Paulette Jackson

Many of you may be familiar with missionary, author and speaker, Elizabeth Elliot. She and her first husband, Jim Elliot, served as missionaries in Ecuador, hoping to make con.... Read More

Business Buzz: The good (real estate) and the bad (Nissan) of the 2020 pandemic economy

Jan 08, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

In a year marked by ups and downs, Middle Tennessee's economy saw the biggest roller coaster ride. Two of the main engines driving the economy in the midstate are the ho.... Read More

Alix Rogers is an attorney in the Murfreesboro office of Legal Aid Society. Her practice focuses on helping survivors of domestic abuse gain safety and independence from their abuser.

What You Need to Know About Stalking

Jan 08, 2021 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Hannah Viverett, known on TikTok as @hrviverettewent, went viral in November when she posted a video of her stalker breaking into her second-story apartment. Viverett was film.... Read More

Do the Next Thing

Jan 08, 2021 at 10:28 am by Paulette Jackson

Many of you may be familiar with missionary, author and speaker, Elizabeth Elliot. She and her first husband, Jim Elliot, served as missionaries in Ecuador, hoping to.... Read More

TV's Shonda Rhimes keynotes (virtually) Rutherford Cable's January Breakfast Meeting

Jan 08, 2021 at 10:25 am by RutherfordCable

Rutherford Cable's January Breakfast Meeting will feature Shonda Rhimes' 2016 TED Talk "My Year of Saying Yes." Set for 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 via Zoom, the meeting is fre.... Read More

La Vergne Police on look out for stolen car involved in shooting

Jan 08, 2021 at 07:30 am by Voice Wire

A single-vehicle wreck ended with a stolen car, officer-involved shooting and police pursuit early Friday morning in La Vergne, according to a press release. Around 5:30 a.m..... Read More

Can the Government Create Unconstitutional Rules?

Jan 05, 2021 at 01:23 pm by robmtchl

Can the government create unconstitutional rules? They shouldn't. The determination is made through the courts. So, yes they can until repealed through litigation! The First.... Read More

When can you get a COVID-19 vaccine?

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

The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans.... Read More

Ushering in the New Year with ... "Maybe"

Jan 04, 2021 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Have you ever wondered why you are here?You are the only you there has everbeen or ever will be.You have so much to offer Maybe you will invent somethingthat no one has ever.... Read More

Most Dangerous Cities for Driving by insurify.com

Does Murfreesboro have some of the nation's most dangerous drivers?

Jan 04, 2021 at 09:42 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro has among the highest rates of speeding tickets, at-fault accidents, and DUIs in the nation, according to a study from insurify.com. I don't know who that i.... Read More

#LightsUp4Heroes campaign honors healthcare workers.

Smyrna, StoneCrest partner with #LightsUp4Heroes campaign

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna announced its support of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center's #LightsUp4Heroes campaign to honor healthcare workers. “The COVID-19 pandemic has.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 10 Mistakes I Made in 2020

Jan 02, 2021 at 11:09 am by Laura Beth Payne

OK, let's just go ahead and say it: Hindsight is 2020. There. I feel better now. As I came to January 1, I wasn't sure what to write. Sure, there's the general.... Read More

Why can't Tennessee students read? Bill Lee calls for a Special Legislative Session to address education concerns

Jan 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021, to address urgent issu.... Read More