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Bicyclist killed in crash on South Church Street

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:45 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro man riding a bicycle dies after colliding with a vehicle on South Church Street Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7. The impact caused the victim, 71-year-old Herbert.... Read More

How 3 explorers serve CUD and its ratepayers

Oct 07, 2020 at 01:15 pm by Voice Wire

A battlefield historian, an anthropologist, and an archaeologist: That's the unique team that monitors underground utility assets for Consolidated Utility District of Ruther.... Read More

Halloween is still on at a social distance in La Vergne

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

There's plenty of Halloween activities available this fall for families. The La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department is busy preparing for the Goblins and Goodies in the Par.... Read More

2 injured in Murfreesboro shooting, suspect at large

Oct 07, 2020 at 09:43 am by Voice Wire

Two people are in the hospital with gunshot wounds following a double shooting on S. University Street Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, according to a press release. Murfreesboro Pol.... Read More

Williamson County man arrested for thefts from Murfreesboro construction sites

Oct 06, 2020 at 01:45 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers arrest a Williamson County man on Monday, Oct. 5, for breaking into three construction sites and stealing thousands of dollars&rs.... Read More

Theowauna Hatchett to Grand Marshal La Vergne's 2020 Old Timers Festival

Oct 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The 2020 Old Timers Festival parade grand marshal has been selected by the Parks and Recreation Department. Dr. Theowauna Hatchett is the current principal at La Vergne High S.... Read More

How COVID-19 changed MTSU homecoming

Oct 06, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The weather was perfect, but because of COVID-19, a lot was different about MTSU Homecoming 2020. Tailgating was not allowed. The pregame Homecoming Parade became an "MTShUbo.... Read More

Mike Sparks releases 2021 legislative survey

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 49 for essential feedback. The survey questions ref.... Read More

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presents Freedom Shrine to Salem Elementary

Oct 06, 2020 at 07:00 am by WrgfhtDon

On Monday Sept. 28, the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented Murfreesboro's Salem Elementary School with a Freedom Shrine. The Freedom Shrine is an impressive, permanently.... Read More

Rutherford County jail escapee sentenced for 2017-2018 crime spree

Oct 05, 2020 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

Two Tennessee men responsible for a violent crime spree in the mid-state during December 2017 and January 2018, have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms, announced.... Read More

The Boro Fights Cancer in the month of October

Oct 05, 2020 at 09:31 am by Itsmedawny

The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 by 10 doctors and five laypeople in New York City. At that time, a cancer diagnosis meant near-certain death. Rarely mentioned.... Read More

Blackman scholars get 'taste' of MTSU on BCA Day

Oct 05, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

While they physically weren't able to be on campus for BCA Day at MTSU this week because of COVID-19, Blackman Collegiate Academy scholars still received a "taste" of the univ.... Read More

Two teenagers arrested in connection to Gunnerson Avenue fatal shooting

Oct 03, 2020 at 10:15 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police Department detectives and patrol officers arrested two teens in connection to the homicide of Javarius Malone that occurred Sunday, Sept. 27 on Gunnerson A.... Read More

Mask-wearing man robs Murfreesboro bank

Oct 02, 2020 at 05:30 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department officers are searching for the man who robbed the Fifth Third Bank on Memorial Boulevard Friday afternoon, Oct. 2. A man handed a teller a note.... Read More

Legal Aid Society: Why Civil Legal Aid Is Essential for Economic Recovery

Oct 02, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

COVID-19 has sent Middle Tennesseans into a tailspin. It is becoming evident that the long-term effects will be serious, and in some respects, permanent. Many of us are fac.... Read More