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Crime & Courts

4 high-level gang members convicted of racketeering acts from Clarksville to Murfreesboro

Dec 05, 2019 at 08:42 am by Voice Wire

Following a seven-week jury trial in U.S. District Court earlier this year, a federal jury convicted five members of the Gangster Disciples of multiple counts relating to a ra.... Read More
Crime & Courts

Smyrna Police make arrest in 2014 cold case

Dec 04, 2019 at 03:30 pm by Voice Wire

A Smyrna man is behind bars after being arrested for the 2014 homicide of Danny J. Wright.  Enrique Dane Decourcey, 30, is facing charges of criminal homicide. On t.... Read More
Rutherford Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Ethel
News

Rutherford Sheriff's Deputy Ethel has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge

Dec 04, 2019 at 02:36 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff's bloodhound Ethel sniffed out missing people and sought out children, especially those seated in wheelchairs, when she served five years at the Sheriff's Office. Eth.... Read More
Death and taxes
News

Rutherford County is considering a wheel tax increase

Dec 04, 2019 at 01:26 pm by Michelle Willard

The Rutherford County Commission is looking at new ways to raise funds because, say it with me, growth doesn't pay for itself. To explore the different options, the commiss.... Read More
Tennessee Department of Education releases 2019 Report Card
Schools

Tennessee Dept. of Education Report Card: Rutherford County among highest performing in Tennessee

Dec 04, 2019 at 09:35 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools continues its distinction as being among the highest performing school districts in Tennessee, based on results from the recently released Tennessee.... Read More
MT Softball teams up with D.A.R.E.
Schools | Sports

MT Softball teams up with D.A.R.E. to give away toys for the holidays

Dec 04, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee's softball team is partnering with D.A.R.E. to provide free toys for local families this holiday season. The first event will be on Saturday, Dec. 7.... Read More
Wheel tax increase?
News

Is Rutherford County considering a wheel tax increase?

Dec 03, 2019 at 01:19 pm by Michelle Willard 2

Like most local governments in Middle Tennessee, it looks like Rutherford County is having a hard time paying for all the growth. And when that happens, politicians look to.... Read More
Smyrna Town Manager Brian D. Hercules and Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed
Local Events | Nonprofits

Smyrna Food Drive collects 122K+ food items for Nourish Food Bank

Dec 03, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna collected 82,384 non-perishable items in the annual Christmas Parade Food Drive to benefit Nourish Food Bank. Mayor Mary Esther Reed and volunteer parade o.... Read More
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Scenes from the 2018 Christmas Parade
Local Events

Judge Don Ash to lead 2019 Rutherford County Christmas Parade this weekend

Dec 03, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 2

Judge Don Ash has been named Grand Marshal of the 2019 Rutherford County Christmas Parade. The gala event begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the intersection of East Main.... Read More
Child Advocacy Center 2019 Holiday Open House
Local Events | Nonprofits

Child Advocacy Center sets table for 20th annual Holiday Open House

Dec 03, 2019 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"One of my favorite Murfreesboro Christmas traditions is the Child Advocacy Center Holiday Open House," said District Attorney General Jennings Jones. "Every year it is held.... Read More

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