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10th annual Turkey Tee Off scheduled for Nov. 7 at Cedar Crest

Nov 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The Child Advocacy Center is counting down to the10th Annual Turkey Tee Off," announced Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. The golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, No.... Read More

Kids Cove opens at Fountains for a fun and safe distance learning experience for kids

Nov 02, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Hearthstone Properties has developed Kids Cove at Fountains, Murfreesboro's first Class-A distance learning center providing drop-in and full-time access to a fun and safe lea.... Read More

Have you gotten your flu shot?

Nov 02, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Ascension and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation will host Free Flu Shot Saturday on Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited.... Read More

Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame induction to air Thursday

Nov 02, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The 2020 Blue Raider Hall of Fame inductions will be presented Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. (CT) but with a slightly different twist than in previous years. Due to the global p.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Where to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween Night

Oct 30, 2020 at 11:32 am by Laura Beth Payne

It's here! It's here! Halloween comes again. And while most of us have been wearing masks and [stress] eating candy since around March, the time for fun and dressing up (some.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Detective TY Downing named Exchange Club Officer of the Year

Oct 29, 2020 at 11:10 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Detective Ty Downing was selected as the Officer of the Year for the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. Downing received the award during the Exchange.... Read More

Smyrna Police add 5 new officers

Oct 29, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department recently hosted a ceremony pinning five new officers, according to an announcement from the city. "These five officers have completed an intens.... Read More

Democratic candidates announce plan to raise wages for civil servants

Oct 29, 2020 at 09:22 am by Voice Wire

Mariah Phillips, Democratic nominee for Tennessee State House 37th District, and Matt Ferry, Democratic nominee for Tennessee State House 48th District, have a plan.... Read More

Exchange Club presents Freedom Shrine to Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Oct 28, 2020 at 11:00 am by WrgfhtDon

On Tuesday Oct. 27, The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented Rutherford County’s Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School a Freedom Shrine. Committee Chair Charlie Pigg gave.... Read More

Christy-Houston Foundation funds Freedom Playground in Smyrna

Oct 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Freedom Playground will become a reality thanks to the Christy-Houston Foundation. The Murfreesboro-based trust announced approval of a grant in the amount of $250,000 last we.... Read More

Dear Rutherford County, Don't be like Nashville! Take a look at corporate tax breaks!

Oct 28, 2020 at 09:16 am by robmtchl

Recent events to the north of us in Davidson County have pointed out some very serious flaws in the standard arguments revolving around growth, economic development and p.... Read More

Long-time Murfreesboro police sergeant retires after three decades

Oct 28, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department Sgt. Brad Ballard retires after 30 years of dedicated service, according to a press release from MPD. "The men and women of the depa.... Read More

How Bryan Terry works to improve patient access and care

Oct 27, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The future of health care is consistently one of the top issues facing Tennesseans and America. Encouraging steps are being made to address access with recent announcements by.... Read More

Mike Sparks honored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Oct 27, 2020 at 08:53 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th General.... Read More

Ketron shows some sense and reimposes the mask mandate, effective Thursday

Oct 26, 2020 at 02:37 pm by Michelle Willard

Hopefully all of your masks are clean for Thursday when Rutherford County will reinstate its mask requirement. After a month of bare faces, the number of COVID case.... Read More