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A violent summer in Murfreesboro continues with 10th serious shooting

Jul 20, 2020 at 10:01 am by Michelle Willard

On Friday, July 17, Murfreesboro saw it's 10th serious shooting of the summer, according to a press release from the Mufreesboro Police Department. MPD responded to .... Read More

TBI: Rutherford County woman charged with stealing $22K from employer

Jul 20, 2020 at 06:00 am by Voice Wire

A Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, according to a press r.... Read More

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Retail, restaurant traffic rose ahead of July 4 in Tennessee metro areas

Jul 17, 2020 at 02:24 pm by Voice Wire

Data analysis by a Middle Tennessee State University professor suggests that Fourth of July weekend preparations brought a substantial, but short-lived, boost in visits to ret.... Read More

Voter guide offers side-by-side introduction to candidates

Jul 15, 2020 at 04:15 pm by League of Women Voters

The local League of Women Voters has published a voter guide designed to help voters learn more about the contested Rutherford County general elections this August..... Read More

Dads2Dads: Finding the Good

Jul 14, 2020 at 02:27 pm by Dads2Dads

We Americans are amazing when it comes to pulling out the good from a monumental heap of bad. COVID-19 is horrible. It is unlike anything that most of us have ever experienced.... Read More

Suspect arrested and charged with the Fourth of July shooting of ex-girlfriend

Jul 11, 2020 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

After a week on the run, the suspect in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend on the Fourth of July has been arrested. Brandon Francis, 26, turned himself in to authorities on Sa.... Read More

Murfreesboro FAQ: Who has the authority to order a flag be flown at half-staff?

Jul 10, 2020 at 01:53 pm by Michelle Willard

After Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died June 6 from a stroke, we&nbs.... Read More

Amelia's Closet expands mission

Jul 10, 2020 at 11:14 am by Japowers

Amelia's Closet is expanding its mission after five years of serving Middle Tennessee, founding Executive Director Jody Powers officially announced Friday, July 10. Since 201.... Read More

Masks are now required in court

Jul 10, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an Order Thursday, July 9 requiring all persons entering a courthouse for the purpose of court-related business to wear a face covering over.... Read More

Arrowhead Boys Ranch thanks community for successful July 4th Fireworks Fundraiser

Jul 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Arrowhead Boys Ranch wants to thank the community for the great turnout at its first July 4th Independence Day celebration. "We were pleasantly surprised that 375 pe.... Read More

UPDATED: Arrest made in 1 of 2 unrelated shootings Thursday night

Jul 10, 2020 at 08:49 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have arrested the person who shot and killed a Murfreesboro man Thursday evening, July 9. The suspe.... Read More

The Heart of the Matter

Jul 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

I search my heart – I search, and find no faith.Hidden he may be in its many folds –I see him not revealed in all the worldDuty’s firm shape thins to a misty.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools are reopening full-time in the fall

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools will be open in the fall, but how students will attend was up for debate until Thursday, July 9 when the Board of Education made their final dec.... Read More

Murfreesboro mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:28 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died earlier this week at the age of 83..... Read More

Nissan Foundation awards $60K grant to Discovery Center

Jul 09, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Nissan Foundation announced Wednesday, July 8 that it is awarding $680,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations for its 2020 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are l.... Read More