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Noelle Bivens, Christopher J. Hale square off in a virtual town hall-style debate

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Democratic candidates Noelle Bivens and Christopher J. Hale will participate in an open debate, providing voters in the district with critical candidate information&.... Read More

Dads2Dads: When Years Are Moments

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:44 am by Dads2Dads

We look back in amazement at how quickly our title transitioned from father to grandfather! While it is difficult to stare into a baby's eyes and see the teen she will become,.... Read More

Panel at the White House Coronavirus Task Force

Sidney McPhee, MTSU officials take part in White House panel on reopening campuses this fall

Jul 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University officials were invited Tuesday to the White House as part of a panel of education leaders who shared plans to reopen the nation's schools and.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric donates $100K to Murfreesboro charities

Jul 08, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Having just completed its merger with the Murfreesboro Electric Department, Middle Tennessee Electric announced Wednesday, July 8 that $100,000 in donations to three Murf.... Read More

4 Nashville-based startups launch COVID-19 response efforts

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:00 am by bmdalton

Charity-tech brands GeekCause, Generous, Givful and Kindful have jointly announced a range of new initiatives to support the important work of American nonprofits during the C.... Read More

TBI: Reported hate crimes drop by 36% in 2019

Jul 07, 2020 at 10:30 am by Michelle Willard

Reported bias-motivated crimes in Tennessee took a sharp fall in 2019 after seeing a minor increase in 2018, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual Tenn.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Spots for Awesome Masks

Jul 07, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Masks, anyone? And by anyone, I mean, everyone. What once seemed optional is now necessary, whether for entering select establishments or entering a city mandating masks. It'.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council candidates participate in televised, web-streamed forum July 7

Jul 07, 2020 at 09:00 am by League of Women Voters

Murfreesboro voters get a chance to hear from candidates on the Aug. 6 ballot in a voter forum scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at Murfreesboro City Hall. Hosted by the Leagu.... Read More

Tennessee will have 2 sales tax holidays this summer

Jul 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. &.... Read More

EverGreen Living to build single-family rental properties in Middle Tennessee

Jul 07, 2020 at 07:00 am by bmdalton

Davidson Holding Company, which owns the rapidly growing home builder Davidson Homes, has announced the launch of EverGreen Living, a new division that will build single-.... Read More

Rutherford Responsible: Wear a mask when social distancing is impractical

Rutherford County encourages (not mandates) masks while in public

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:26 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday, July 6, that Rutherford County will not impose a mask mandate. Instead, businesses, citizens, and visitors are strongly e.... Read More

How Murfreesboro's improved ISO Rating could lead to lower insurance rates

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:07 pm by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating i.... Read More

Jo Atwood or Jack Mitchell: Which judge should you vote for?

Jul 06, 2020 at 02:07 pm by Michelle Willard

You've probably seen signs for Jo Atwood and Jack Mitchell popping up around town, but who should you vote for in the race for Circuit Court in the 16th Judicial District.... Read More

Register by July 7 to vote in Aug. 6 election

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

If you want to vote in the upcoming August election, you have until July 7. Voters will go to the polls Aug. 6 to cast ballots in the state and federal primary, Rutherford Co.... Read More

Updated: Murfreesboro man shoots woman, flees scene

Jul 06, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are searching for the man who shot a woman multiple times and fled the scene early Saturday morning, July 4. The shooting took.... Read More