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How parents are also victims of child abuse

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

From Nov. 1-19, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is partnering with 16 agencies to increase awareness about the plight of child abuse victims and en.... Read More

La Vergne officer-involved shoot out ends with man's death, K9 shot 3 times

Nov 18, 2020 at 09:26 am by Voice Wire

At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tues.... Read More

La Vergne Police need donations for Christmas program

Nov 18, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

'Tis the season of giving and this year there's a need greater than ever before. The La Vergne Police Department is asking for donations that will be handed out to those.... Read More

In-home health care worker indicted for stealing $457,000 from two patients, church

Nov 17, 2020 at 03:43 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An in-home health care worker was indicted for stealing approximately $457,000 from two Rutherford County residents and a church, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s dete.... Read More

Assistant commissioner for fire prevention at the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Gary Farley

State Fire Academy's opens new conference center in Bell Buckle

Nov 17, 2020 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

State and local elected officials joined members of the Tennessee Fire Service on Friday, Nov. 13 to preside over the grand opening of the newly completed 19,330-square-foot c.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective warns parents to monitor internet access for crimes against children

Nov 17, 2020 at 08:51 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Editor’s Note: The Women's World Summit Foundation is sponsoring the 10th Annual 19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth. From Nov.... Read More

Hours-long standoff in La Vergne results in 3 arrests

Nov 17, 2020 at 08:44 am by Voice Wire

A wanted person out of Sumner County was one of three people arrested in La Vergne overnight after an hours-long standoff with police. Around 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 the Sumne.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police increases seat belt enforcement

Nov 17, 2020 at 08:27 am by Voice Wire

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, the Murfreesboro Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind moto.... Read More

WANTED: Secret Santa's for Needy Families

Nov 17, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"2020 has been a tough year for all of us—with layoffs, furloughs, and families unable to pay their bills and buy groceries," Child Advocacy Center Family Services Coord.... Read More

3 local attorneys recommended to fill 16th Judicial District Circuit Court vacancy

Nov 16, 2020 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that it had narrowed down the choice to three for the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court vacancy cr.... Read More

Prevention Works! Prevention Coalition for Success

19 Days of Activism for the prevention of abuse and violence against children and youth

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

Prevention Coalition for Success is participating in the “19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Abuse and Violence Against Children and Youth” because this cam.... Read More

Officers issue 230 tickets during National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week

Nov 16, 2020 at 09:39 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Teams of law enforcement officers issued 230 citations to drivers during "Operation Move Over/Hazardous Moving Rutherford" as part of National Traffic Incident Response Awaren.... Read More

Stewarts Creek, Eagleville students earn national recognition at FFA convention

Nov 16, 2020 at 09:28 am by Voice Wire

A pair of Rutherford County high schools — Stewarts Creek and Eagleville — recently earned national recognition at the Virtual National FFA Convention. Harr.... Read More

Be warned: Rutherford Sheriff has 3 traffic checkpoints Friday night around the county

Nov 13, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Three awareness checkpoints will be held Friday to combat the rising number of traffic deaths this year in Rutherford County, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s sergeant said.... Read More

Expect slower traffic on I-24 as Rutherford's Traffic Safety Task Force reminds drivers to 'Move Over'

Nov 13, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Expect slower traffic when teams of officers emphasize enforcement of the "Move Over" law, distracted driving and hazardous driving Friday on Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 41.... Read More