Be a 'No Show' for the 2020 Duck Ball

Charity Circle wants you to be a 'No Show' for the Duck Ball

Apr 06, 2020 at 09:52 am by Collier

Just like everyone's plans, Charity Circle's calendar is "fluid," "scratched," "canceled," due to the COVID-19 threat, but their commitment to the basic needs of Rutherford Co.... Read More
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A graduation ceremony at MTSU's Murphy Center

Rutherford County high schools reschedule graduations

Apr 06, 2020 at 09:39 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University and Rutherford County Schools jointly announced Friday that high school graduation ceremonies set for May in MTSU's Murphy Center will be res.... Read More
Coronavirus

Rutherford County's new Public Safety director declares state of emergency

Apr 03, 2020 at 08:20 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County's new Public Safety Director Chris Clark has issued a state of emergency, according to a video posted to the Town of Smyrna's YouTube channel. Murfreesbor.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Police in Rutherford and Cannon counties want to you to stay home for them

Apr 03, 2020 at 02:55 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Together, the law enforcement agencies of Rutherford and Cannon counties are dedicated to the safety of our citizens.  Our goal during this declared state of emergency is.... Read More
Coronavirus

Smyrna encourages residents to stay home

Apr 03, 2020 at 12:26 pm by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna has continually encouraged residents to follow the Executive Orders of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, as well as adherence to the recommendations and best practic.... Read More
Day in Corona April 2, 2020

Day in Corona: La Vergne issues 'safer at home' order

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:12 pm by Michelle Willard

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has jumped on the "Safer at Home" trend and issued one for the people of La Vergne. According to a press release from our northernmost ci.... Read More
Old Time Pottery Big-Hearted Bins campaign

Old Time Pottery seeks to connect socially distanced families with Big-Hearted Bins campaign

Apr 02, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro-based Old Time Pottery launched recently its Big-Hearted Bins campaign in partnership with over 40 assisted living facilities and senior centers in 11 s.... Read More

MTSU alum leads opening of Samaritan Purse's coronavirus field hospital in NYC

Apr 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Dr. Elliott Tenpenny stands on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City. Tenpenny (Class of 2005), director of intern.... Read More
Rutherford County Mayors Caucus

From the Rutherford County Mayors Caucus: Gov. Lee said stay inside

Apr 01, 2020 at 08:48 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Mayors Caucus stands united in support of Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order No. 22 released Monday, March 30. Order 22, along with its accompanying O.... Read More
Rutherford County General Sessions Court

Rutherford County defendants given 60-day reprieve

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in General Sessions Court who were ordered to serve sentences in March and April were given a 60-day extension after a court order issued Tuesday. General Sessions.... Read More
Day in Corona

Day in Corona: Who does Bill Lee think is 'essential?'

Mar 31, 2020 at 01:25 pm by Michelle Willard 1

From March 25 through March 30, the number of COVID-19 cases doubled in Tennessee. That's what it took for the governor to offer more than thoughts and prayers. But he still.... Read More
Sinking Creek in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 quarantine-friendly field trips in the city

Mar 31, 2020 at 08:42 am by Laura Beth Payne

It's no secret most of us are a little cooped up and a touch stir-crazy right now. And while there's no doubt that quarantine has its blessings, as my own family has found, th.... Read More