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COVID closure forces Old Time Pottery into bankruptcy

Jun 30, 2020 at 09:38 am by Michelle Willard

Old Time Pottery announced via press release that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will be closing some stores because of the global pandemic. "Pri.... Read More

How to not blow yourself up this July 4th

Jun 30, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Fourth of July holiday is quickly approaching, and Murfreesboro’s Fire Rescue and Police departments are coordinating safety measures for those in the community who.... Read More

Tennessee Small Business Development Center at MTSU

How TSBDC can help small business owners tap into COVID-19 emergency funds

Jun 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Small business owners across the state unclear about the process for applying for emergency assistance from the federal government are encouraged to seek free counseling assis.... Read More

Murfreesboro man arrested minutes after drive-by shooting

Jun 29, 2020 at 05:15 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro man has been arrested for shooting at a home multiple times with seven people inside, including a 15-month-old, on Saturday, June 27. Murfreesboro Police.... Read More

Antioch man dies, child injured in Medical Center Parkway crash

Jun 29, 2020 at 03:45 pm by Voice Wire

An Antioch man has died, and three others were hurt, including a 5-year-old child, following a near head-on collision on Medical Center Pkwy. Sunday, June 28. The crash was th.... Read More

State grant helps Kymari House with its programs for low-income families

Jun 29, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Kymari House in Murfreesboro is one of 19 organizations statewide that was awarded a grant from Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts from the Parent Ed.... Read More

Fill out your damn Census

Jun 29, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

As we celebrate Independence Day, Murfreesboro residents are reminded to "Be Counted" and fill out your damn census. The 2020 Census is a civic duty vital to the communi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications promotes 5 employees

Jun 29, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center recently recognized employee promotions after a ceremony honoring them was postponed because of COVID-19. "Our success.... Read More

How to act responsibly when you discover the child is being abused

Jun 29, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"Children often test the water when they disclose child sexual abuse to an adult," shared Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "They give you a little information an.... Read More

Stolen guns recovered from Forrest Oaks shooting

Jun 26, 2020 at 05:00 pm by Voice Wire

A suspect has been arrested and multiple stolen firearms recovered following the robbery and shooting of a Murfreesboro man Wednesday, June 24. Another suspect is still on the.... Read More

TBI Report: Crime in Rutherford County increased 8.9% in 2019

Jun 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

As a whole, Tennessee saw a 5 percent decrease in crime in 2019, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's 2019 "Crime in Tennessee" report. The report, released T.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol horses

Nissan employees craft shields for Sheriff's Mounted Patrol horses

Jun 26, 2020 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff's Mounted Patrol horse Randy appeared curious when Nissan quality manager Bob Gray and trim and chassis supervisor Neal White attached a protective face shield on his.... Read More

Smyrna West Principal traded Opry stage for classroom

Jun 26, 2020 at 08:25 am by Voice Wire

Judy Taylor and her soon-to-be-husband Greg Sides had hoped to get married in May or June 1983, but, because of their schedule, they opted for July 30. Two days la.... Read More

UPDATED: Murfreesboro victim shot in arm in fifth shooting within a week

Jun 26, 2020 at 07:37 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Police officers responded the fifth serious shooting within a week on Wednesday. According to a press release, officers reported to a shooting at Forrest Oa.... Read More

Smyrna Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team

Smyrna Police Department's SWAT ends incident with barricaded man

Jun 25, 2020 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) resolved a situation without incident. "SPD wishes to thank the neighbors in this area for their tremendous.... Read More