Rutherford County's Historic Courthouse

Why you shouldn't drive drunk or vote angry

Aug 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by robmtchl

It seems there is a lot of anger going around. A recent poll conducted by NBC News, along with Survey Monkey and Esquire, found that 49 percent of Americans say they are angry.... Read More

The Real Reason Afghanistan Taliban is Gaining Ground

Aug 16, 2021 at 11:00 am by FBIinformant 7

The United Sates lost the war in Afghanistan the moment Iraq was invaded and occupied. What we are seeing today in Afghanistan, with the Taliban taking over, was set in motion.... Read More

GOP fascism is disguised as religious fervor

Aug 03, 2021 at 09:13 am by FBIinformant 3

Separation of Church and State Jesus preached for the separation of Church and State. In Mark 12:17 it says: "And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things.... Read More

My Country, 'Tis of Thee: Capitalism Need or Socialism Greed?

Aug 02, 2021 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson 4

Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it." ~Winston Churchill In this blog, I would like to take the opportunity to offer information, which I hope wil.... Read More

Rutherford County Democratic Party to Elect New Leaders at Reorganization Convention

Jul 26, 2021 at 09:32 am by stacynunnally

The Rutherford County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, Aug. 14. The meeting will take place at Barfield Cresc.... Read More

Tennessee Democratic Party is coming to Murfreesboro for their statewide tour entitled 'The Party Is Here'

Jul 13, 2021 at 10:00 am by stacynunnally 1

The Tennessee Democratic Party is coming to Murfreesboro for the second stop in its statewide tour entitled The Party Is Here at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at Patterson P.... Read More

Good local government requires cooperation

Jun 09, 2021 at 10:15 am by robmtchl

For our community to continue leading in the 21st Century Economy, we need a 21st Century Government.  We need a government that is lean, efficient, and continuously str.... Read More

Moral Courage Required of Elected Officials

Jun 07, 2021 at 09:00 am by robmtchl

Morality is a system of values and beliefs, as well as principles of conduct. Moralistic behavior is characterized by such traits as honesty, integrity, humility, courage and.... Read More

Why We Can't Just Vote the Bums Out?

May 28, 2021 at 07:00 am by adukette 3

Congress routinely holds an approval rating of around 15%. Yet, the re-election rate for members of Congress is around 96%. What gives? Is the American voter a glutton for pun.... Read More
Joe Carr County Mayor

Joe Carr issues first defense in record time after announcing run for County Mayor

May 26, 2021 at 10:37 am by Michelle Willard 2

Whelp, that didn't take long. Joe Carr issued his first defense of himself within 12 hours of announcing his candidacy for Rutherford County Mayor. It might be a record. This.... Read More

Opinion: The GOP's refusal to denounce Trumpism is a self-inflicted wound

May 11, 2021 at 08:00 am by Waterman 3

Anybody who has ever stepped on a nail protruding from a piece of lumber on the ground knows that if the puncture isn’t promptly and thoroughly treated, it could lead to.... Read More

Bill Lee signs bill that requires burial or cremation of aborted child

May 10, 2021 at 10:31 am by Voice Wire

Gov. Bill Lee recently signed The Unborn Child Dignity Act, sponsored by State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma. The legislation wil.... Read More