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Armed robbery suspect shot at police, causing pile up on New Salem

Feb 26, 2020 at 03:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An armed robbery suspect was arrested after ramming a Murfreesboro Police car and escaping injury when he drove toward a deputy who fired at him Wednesday on Cason Lane, law e.... Read More

Central Magnet, McFadden and Thurman Francis students advance to state GeoBee competition

Feb 26, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

A trio of Rutherford County Schools — Central Magnet, McFadden School of Excellence and Thurman Francis Arts Academy — recently took part in the 2020 school-level.... Read More

Autistic man from Blackman lost and found in Smyrna

Feb 26, 2020 at 09:09 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced that emergency responders were searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who cannot speak.... Read More

25th annual Regional Science Olympiad at MTSU

Central Magnet, St. Rose win at Regional Science Olympiad

Feb 26, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet School and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School captured first place in their respective high school and middle school divisions to wrap up the.... Read More

Susan Gulley named director of Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Feb 25, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Susan Gulley as director of cultural and heritage tourism, a position previously held by the late Dr. Ginna Fost.... Read More

Week in Ketron: All she got was probation

Feb 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

Back when I worked for the corporate-owned paper in town, I wrote a weekly story about young professionals. At one point, someone suggested I do a profile of Kelsey Ketron. I.... Read More

Rutherford County Constable Abner Dement

Constable killed in 1878 in the line of duty remembered

Feb 25, 2020 at 09:28 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Abner Brence Dement III was a teen when his father told him about the 1878 murder of his great-grandfather, Rutherford County Constable Abner Dement. His father, Abner Brence.... Read More

How healthy is Rutherford County?

Feb 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A statistical snapshot of Rutherford County’s overall health, including its areas of strengths and its challenges, is now available from MTSU. The MTSU&nbs.... Read More

How exchange students bring the world to Murfreesboro

Feb 25, 2020 at 07:00 am by GreenheartMelanie

Exchange students from around the world and their enjoyed a day of culture Sunday, Feb. 9 at Greenheart Area Coordinator Melanie Foge’s home in Murfreesboro. Fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools hosts 6th annual Boro Book Battle

Feb 24, 2020 at 08:00 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City Schools will host the sixth annual Boro Book Battle on Thursday, March 26 as a kick off to School Library Month in April. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the.... Read More

South Murfreesboro family displaced after fire on Rowlette Circle

Feb 23, 2020 at 11:00 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro family arrived home to notice their residence in South Murfreesboro full of smoke Sunday evening, and will not be able to stay in the home because of smoke and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Schools premiers March Math-ness

Feb 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City Schools invites families to join the madness during March Math-ness at Patterson Park on Thursday, March 19. This exciting free event engages families and st.... Read More