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Bill Lee appoints B. Jo Atwood to vacancy left by Royce Taylor

May 26, 2020 at 05:31 pm by Voice Wire

On Tuesday, May 26, Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Bonita Jo Atwood to the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement.... Read More

7 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Adult Detention Center

May 26, 2020 at 11:41 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Seven inmates who live in one housing area tested positive for COVID-19 at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, Deputy Chief Chris Fly said Monday. “We have se.... Read More

Mental Health Cooperative expands into new space

May 26, 2020 at 10:39 am by Voice Wire

Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) of Murfreesboro is expanding into a new facility to better serve the community’s increasing behavioral health needs. Effective June 1, al.... Read More

Former MTSU men's basketball coach Kermit Davis

Kermit Davis to return to Murfreesboro

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

Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball will continue its recent series with the Ole Miss Rebels in the 2020-21 season, with the programs set to face off inside Murphy Center on Dec.... Read More

Rutherford 911 District assistant director appointed as regional director for National Emergency Number Association

May 22, 2020 at 12:18 pm by Voice Wire

The 9-1-1 Association announced that Cassie Lowery, ENP of Rutherford County (TN) Emergency Communications has been elected by the organizations’ membership to serve on.... Read More

MTSU-developed CBD prepares for world-wide distribution

May 22, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

GreenWay Herbal Products, developer of Tanasi, a line of hemp-derived cannabinoid (CBD) products, has filed for an international patent application under the Patent.... Read More

MTSU readies special True Blue Graduation Box to ship to spring graduates

May 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Masked and socially distanced as much as possible, MTSU Registrar Susan Fieldhouse and her three team members scurried back and forth Wednesday (May 20) among long tables set.... Read More

La Vergne Farmers Market sets opening date, now accepting vendors applications

May 22, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The La Vergne Farmers Market will be back for the summer. City staff are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone’s safety during the COVID-19 pandemic while still pr.... Read More

Read To Succeed receives 2 $10K grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

May 21, 2020 at 01:48 pm by literacymatters

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Read To Succeed two grants, a $10,000 grant to support Youth & Family Literacy and a $10,000 grant to suppo.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces locations Summer Food Program

May 21, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 and under. The program runs from June 1-July 24. See flyers — English and Spanish &mdash.... Read More

Dads2Dads: How to honor service on Memorial Day during COVID-19

May 21, 2020 at 08:00 am by Dads2Dads

With Memorial Day, all of us are reminded of those men and women in the military who gave their lives in the service of their country. Usually we experience special commemorat.... Read More

Murfreesboro reports known employee with COVID-19 Infection

May 20, 2020 at 05:30 pm by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro confirmed Wednesday, May 20 a case of the coronavirus disease in a City Golf Department employee, according to a press release. Laboratory testi.... Read More

Linda Gilbert, right, and Amelia Bozeman at the 2019 ATHENA Award Ceremony

Why Linda Gilbert was a true advocate for children

May 20, 2020 at 04:50 pm by Michelle Willard

Dr. Linda Gilbert, Murfreesboro's leading advocate for children died Wednesday, May 20. According to news reports, she died from a stroke. "Murfreesboro lost a true com.... Read More

Contract kitchen worker and inmate test positive for COVID-19 at Adult Detention Center

May 20, 2020 at 01:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A contract kitchen worker at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for an unknown reason but tested positive for the CO.... Read More

Mindful Care receives $10K grant from The Healing Trust

May 19, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Mindful Care Adult Day Services, a nonprofit serving cognitively impaired older adults in Rutherford County and their caregivers, recently received a grant for $10,000 from.... Read More