Politics

Mike Sparks earns endorsement from Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:00 pm by Voice Wire 1

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has officially received an endorsement for re-election in state House District 49 from the Tennessee Professional Fir.... Read More

Commentary: For the Women of Tennessee - Choice is on the Ballot

Oct 01, 2022 at 11:49 am by Chloe Cerutti

For the Women of Tennessee – Choice is on the Ballot The war on women’s reproductive rights continues.  No longer limited solely to surgical abortion Republi.... Read More
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Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild’s Members Host TN Legislators during “Brewer for a Day”

Sep 28, 2022 at 06:30 pm by Voice Wire 5

The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild’s “Brewer for a Day” launched last month in legislative districts across the state. More than 30 Guild members hosted their.... Read More

COMMENTARY: "Right to Work" Amendment 1 is unnecessary, anti-labor and anti-union

Sep 24, 2022 at 01:23 pm by Chloe Cerutti 1

“Right to Work” Amendment 1 is unnecessary, anti-labor and anti-union   Make no mistake about it, the term “Right to Work” is intentionall.... Read More

The Human Spirit, Hope and What Matters Most

Sep 06, 2022 at 10:45 am by Paulette Jackson 4

Sgt. Foley: “I want your D.O.R.!” “You’re out!” Zack: “Don’t you do it! I GOT NOWHERE ELSE TO GO!” The 1982 film,&n.... Read More

Commentary: "Why Didn't Tennesseans Vote?"

Aug 31, 2022 at 04:01 pm by Chloe Cerutti 2

Why Didn’t Tennesseans Vote?  “All Politics is Local” – Tip O’Neill.  This quote from the late Speaker of the House is a reminder of.... Read More

Editorial by Charlie Baum: Grading scale changes will benefit Tennessee students

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:42 pm by Voice Wire 1

Editorial: The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students that is full of changes and new beginnings. That is especially true for high school students.... Read More

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Announces September is National Preparedness Month

Aug 31, 2022 at 08:52 am by Voice Wire 1

TENNESSEE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing September 2022 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepare.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland Discusses City’s Homelessness Issue

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:54 pm by Justin Stokes 4

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland—who was re-elected this month to City Council—has been serving as city's mayor since April 2014. Since first taking over as mayo.... Read More

Rocky: From Rejection, to Reclamation, Restoration, and Reward

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:51 pm by Paulette Jackson 8

It is 1975, in Philadelphia, PA. Being a student at Philadelphia College of the Bible, just blocks away the Art Museum, I had the experience, to climb and stand on the same st.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools again named among best school districts in TN

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:59 pm by Voice Wire 2

Rutherford County Schools remains one of the top school districts in Tennessee, based on academic growth scores released by the Tennessee Department of Education. RCS earned.... Read More

City of La Vergne to Bury Time Capsule in Honor of 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 24th

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:33 pm by Voice Wire 2

(La Vergne, Tenn.) City officials will be burying a time capsule on August 24 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the City of La Vergne incorporation. Efforts were made.... Read More

Smyrna Police Chief Announced Plans to Retire

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:19 pm by Voice Wire 2

(Smyrna, TN) Town of Smyrna Police Chief, Kevin Arnold, has announced his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service to the Town and its citizens. During his tenure with t.... Read More

Home Ownership Leads to Wealth

Aug 21, 2022 at 07:12 pm by robmtchl 2

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - A big economic division between renters and homeowners is apparent when looking at net worth: For homeowners, the median net worth of $231,400 is ab.... Read More

Opinion: Pro-Life Movement Growing More Extreme

Aug 03, 2022 at 01:03 pm by Chloe Cerutti 2

Pro-Life Movement Attacking Democracy As more than half of Republican-dominated states trigger their own restrictive anti-abortion laws, it is increasingly apparent that pro-.... Read More

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