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Updated: Man killed in armed robbery at Murfreesboro apartment complex

Aug 28, 2020 at 01:12 pm by Voice Wire

A 24-year-old man was shot and killed while inside his Murfreesboro apartment Thursday, Aug. 28, the apparent victim of an attempted armed robbery. Police are searching for th.... Read More

Murfreesboro firefighters called home from Hurricane Laura deployment

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:18 am by Voice Wire 1

A group of Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, is returning home after being told the task force.... Read More

Are you ready for Tropical Depression Laura?

Aug 27, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

With Hurricane Laura forecast in the area for tonight and tomorrow, it is a good time for homeowners to make sure they are ready to weather the storm. Homeowners can protect.... Read More

Serial rapist sentenced to 25 years for assaulting elderly Murfreesboro woman

Aug 27, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

A serial rapist who carried out multiple sexual attacks in Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman, according to a press re.... Read More

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Tourism brought $385M to Rutherford County in 2019

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

Tourism in Rutherford County, Tennessee hit an all-time high in 2019 with $385 million in travel expenditures, according to recently released numbers from the U.S. Travel Asso.... Read More

Barfield Elementary teacher gets creative with socially distanced classroom

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

When Erin Patterson and her husband took possession of more than a dozen decades old windows in their garage, neither of them had any idea what use they would have for them..... Read More

Back to School Dash wants you to run at your own pace at your own place

Aug 25, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The City Schools Foundation will kick off the 2020-2021 school year with a virtual 5K/10K run on September 12, 2020. The 5th annual Back to School Dash, presented by Children'.... Read More

MTSU, sorority partner to distribute 5,000 COVID-19 care packages for students

Aug 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

As classes kickoff at Middle Tennessee State University this week, returning students living in residence halls and frequenting high traffic locations are receiving some extra.... Read More

Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run set for Sept. 19

Aug 24, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Get your motor runnin' and join Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity for the 12th annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event, presente.... Read More

Murfreesboro begins N. Highland Ave. water and sewer upgrades

Aug 24, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Water Resources Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is scheduled to begin work on water and/or sewer replacements in the N. Highland neighborhood, beginning Monday, Aug. 24,.... Read More

House fire on Calumet Trace in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro couple escape house fire unharmed

Aug 21, 2020 at 04:30 pm by Voice Wire

A man and his wife were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in their garage quickly spread Friday, Aug. 21. There were no reported injuries. The prelimi.... Read More

Rutherford County student wins statewide contest commemorating Women’s Suffrage

Aug 21, 2020 at 10:41 am by Voice Wire

A Rutherford student is the winner of a statewide competition aimed at teaching students about ratification of the 19th Amendment and Tennessee's important role in helping wom.... Read More