Crime & Safety

LFRD Partners with IROL for Easier Fire Inspection Reporting

Jul 12, 2022 at 11:25 am by Voice Wire

July 11, 2022 – La Vergne, Tenn. -  The City of La Vergne Fire and Rescue Department has partnered with a web-based reporting system to make it easier for insp.... Read More

City of La Vergne Burn Ban Lifted

Jul 11, 2022 at 01:59 pm by Voice Wire 1

La Vergne Fire Marshal Curtis Brinkley has lifted the citywide burn ban. "Due to the recent rainfall and information presented by the Tennessee forestry department, the cityw.... Read More

Shooting Update - July 11, 2022

Jul 11, 2022 at 01:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni 1

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh/ Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office - One victim was admitted to a Nashville hospital and a second victim treated and released after a shootin.... Read More

MTSU Offering $500 Scholarship to Early Enrollees Into New Public Safety Concentration

Jul 08, 2022 at 01:49 pm by Voice Wire 2

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Public servants and others can get a financial boost when enrolling in one of Middle Tennessee State University’s newest programs this f.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Charged with First-Degree Murder

Jul 07, 2022 at 02:10 pm by Voice Wire 1

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh/ Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office - A Rutherford County resident was charged with first-degree murder after an investigation into a shooting.... Read More

MPD Warns Public of Extortion Scams Targeting Residents of Murfreesboro

Jul 06, 2022 at 01:55 pm by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (July 1, 2022) – Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division (CID) fraud detectives are warning residents about a phone scam from.... Read More

Opinion: Are Tennesseans Safe From Gun Violence?

Jul 05, 2022 at 01:07 pm by Lsg52 7

“10 More Days” The Uvalde shooter posted this online 10 days before his 18th birthday when he could legally purchase a semi-automatic rifle. He purchased two plus.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Key Part of Helping Homeless, Poor

Jul 01, 2022 at 02:03 pm by Justin Stokes 4

Murfreesboro has grown over the last few decades. And along with the other blossoming cities, it’s quickly seeing that growth comes at many costs. One of those costs is.... Read More

Juvenile in Custody for Auto Burglaries and Stolen Car

Jun 30, 2022 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

A juvenile faces four felony charges after breaking into cars and stealing a car Tuesday along Almaville Road near Lifepoint Church. The juvenile from Jacksonville, Florida wa.... Read More

State Fire Marshal Offers Boating, Swimming Safety Tips

Jun 30, 2022 at 08:05 am by Voice Wire

NASHVILLE – The Volunteer State’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterways are the perfect place to beat the heat this summer. To help keep Tennesseans sa.... Read More

La Vergne Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Citywide Burn Ban

Jun 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

After much consideration and observation of the vegetation conditions in La Vergne, the City’s fire marshal has issued a burn ban on all open burning within the city lim.... Read More

Legal Aid Society, Conexión Américas Announce Right to Counsel, a $2.6M Legal Program Renters

Jun 24, 2022 at 11:54 am by Voice Wire

Legal Aid Society and Conexión Américas today announced a new two-year pilot program, Right to Counsel, aimed at providing outreach, education and legal aid to q.... Read More