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Murfreesboro FAQ: What you should know about the Tennessee Sunshine Law

Mar 12, 2020 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

March 15-21 is celebrated as National Sunshine Week. The celebration was launched by the American Society of News Editors in 2005 to draw attention to the need to push back ag.... Read More

Former MTSU baseball coach, Steve Peterson, passes away at age 68

Mar 12, 2020 at 10:57 am by Voice Wire

Steve Peterson, the all-time winningest coach in Middle Tennessee baseball history, has passed away. Peterson, 68, died at St. Thomas Hospital Wednesday night after suffering.... Read More

Why does Jennings Jones like to hire mediocre men?

Mar 12, 2020 at 10:05 am by Michelle Willard

Looks like Jennings Jones is back to hiring rejects from other counties with spotty pasts. Rumor has it that Rutherford County District Attorney Jennings Jones has hired Bret.... Read More

'I Believe In Nashville' shirt sale charity pop-ups are coming to Murfreesboro

Mar 12, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The "I Believe In Nashville" charity campaign partnered with @ibelieveinnashville and www.nashvilletnstore.com will be hosting pop-up purchase locations for "I Belie.... Read More

Top Gun Night Run 6k registration is open

Mar 12, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Registration is underway for the Town of Smyrna’s annual Top Gun Night Run 6k benefiting the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. “We encourage runners and walk.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force touts reduction in traffic deaths

Mar 12, 2020 at 09:50 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eight fewer people lost their lives in traffic crashes from 2018-2019 in Rutherford County. Officers from the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force believe their enforc.... Read More

Buckets of Love for #nashvillestrong & #cookevillestrong

Mar 12, 2020 at 09:08 am by Downtown Hotness

Early in the morning on March 3, devastating tornadoes touched down in Davidson, Wilson, and Putnam counties. Causing damage, destruction, and, sadly, deaths, in our neighbori.... Read More

Is the media playing Three Card Monte with COVID-19?

Mar 12, 2020 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

I love the TV show Leverage. One of my favorite episodes is "The Three Card Monte." A card trick, the dealer shows the player the Queen and tells the player to keep their eye.... Read More

MTSU extends Spring Break over COVID-19 fears

Mar 11, 2020 at 06:34 pm by Michelle Willard

MTSU President Sidney McPhee announced spring break has been extended by one week and the university will move toward online classes to help prevent the spread of COVID-1.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools releases to parents about coronavirus precautions

Mar 11, 2020 at 03:03 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools released a statement Tuesday, March 10, about coronavirus. Here it is: RCS parents, we want to update you about our coronavirus precautions and how.... Read More

Dads2Dads: According to the Dalai Lama, compassion begins at home

Mar 11, 2020 at 09:02 am by Dads2Dads

A while back, Bill and his son attended a talk by the Dalai Lama in Louisville, Kentucky, at the arena where the University of Louisville Cardinals play basketball. This trip.... Read More

Tennessee now has 6 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Mar 10, 2020 at 02:22 pm by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Tuesday, March 10 the diagnosis of two additional cases of COVID-19 bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to.... Read More

Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival cancels to curb fears over COVID-19

Mar 10, 2020 at 10:45 am by Michelle Willard

Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival has canceled the event, which was set for this weekend, citing "unknown factors and concerns related to COVID-19," according to an.... Read More

Smyrna tuba player selected for prestigious national honor ensemble

Mar 10, 2020 at 10:10 am by Voice Wire

Isaac Dortch, a tuba player at Smyrna High School, has been selected from applicants across America as a member of the national Honor Band of America. Dortch was selected fro.... Read More

MCS Teachers Receive Gifted Endorsement

Mar 09, 2020 at 12:01 pm by Murfreesboro City Schools

Twenty-seven teachers from Murfreesboro City Schools received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on March 7 after completing the Middle Tennessee State Un.... Read More