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I Will Try Again Tomorrow

Jan 14, 2026 at 03:25 pm by JC Bowman

I talk about education a lot. It has been my life’s work for over forty years. If I had to do it over again, I would still choose education. It makes a difference in peo.... Read More

Rock Band ‘Heart’ Going Strong in 2026

Jan 06, 2026 at 01:15 pm by Bethany Bowman

Those of us of a certain age grew up listening to the iconic rock band Heart, comprised of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and their incredible band. Naturally, when they came.... Read More

Tennessee's Education Savings Account Report Highlights Growth, Challenges, and Recommendations for Improvement

Jan 05, 2026 at 01:19 pm by JC Bowman

The Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released its evaluation of Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program, a task manda.... Read More
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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

3 Ways to Take-in the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center

Nov 06, 2019 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

With dropping temperatures and the end of that darned Daylight Savings this month, I definitely felt the need to start laying out my indoor recreation options for the kids. T.... Read More

Downtown on The Farm returns to Oaklands Mansion

Sep 06, 2022 at 04:30 pm by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 5th annual Downtown on the Farm, presented by Locally Owned Murfreesboro, is set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Oaklands Mansion. This farm-to-table.... Read More
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Photos: Murfreesboro Snow Scenes

Jan 16, 2018 at 01:30 pm by tbeckwith

Sights from Murfreesboro's first snow of the season. Taken Tuesday, Jan. 16 by Tom Beckwith.
Lucky Ladd Farms

Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Summer camps kids will love

May 19, 2020 at 09:35 am by Laura Beth Payne

This summer will certainly look different for most of us, thanks to Covid-19, but that doesn't mean all fun is canceled. CDC guidelines still permit small social gatherings,.... Read More

Bring a board game to life by donating to a Clue character

Aug 08, 2018 at 01:30 pm by WildGooseChase

Two mortgage officers, an independent business owner and an insurance agent are just a few people from the community who will don costumes for charity at Clue the Party. Clue.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: If you keep resolutions, make sure they are these 3

Jan 10, 2019 at 08:00 am by Dads2Dads

As we said, last time, the New Year arrives, and we resolve to make many improvements in our lives. The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect on how last year went,.... Read More
The Outpost Armory

The Outpost Armory breaks ground on new Murfreesboro shooting range

Mar 11, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Armory and The Outpost Armory will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for its new state of the art shooting facility and retail store on Wednesday, M.... Read More
Judicial abuse in Rutherford County

An open letter to DA Jennings Jones about judicial abuse in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2019 at 11:00 am by Tess2019 3

Stand outside the courthouse, on any day, examine the lines of people waiting for their opportunity to have their case heard. Does everyone look like a criminal? If you answe.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Hayden Baker

Dec 31, 2025 at 04:57 pm by Bethany Bowman

Award-winning Texas country music artist Hayden Baker recently released a ten-track album called Alive and Well, a perfect blend of honky-tonk tunes and storytelling ballads.... Read More
Christopher Hale

Documents claim Christopher Hale misused former employer's email, mailing lists

Aug 03, 2020 at 10:46 am by Michelle Willard

Democratic candidate Christopher Hale is accused by his former employers of misusing confidential mailing and email lists to solicit donations for a personal nonprofit, accord.... Read More

A Dickens of a Christmas

Dec 19, 2025 at 04:16 pm by JC Bowman

In the depths of winter, as snow falls somewhere in the world, probably in a city full of people who can't drive in it, we're reminded of a tale that has somehow managed to ou.... Read More
Two veteran officers retire from the Murfreesboro Police Department.

Murfreesboro Police Department: Two veteran officers retire

Nov 21, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department Chief Michael Bowen announces the retirement of two veteran officers who dedicated more than 53 years of combined service to the department. A.... Read More

Joseph Locher Announces Bid for County Commission

Apr 11, 2022 at 01:42 pm by CathyWatts

Joseph “Joey” Locher is a busy father of teenage twin daughters who is running for Rutherford County Commissioner in District 7. District 7 covers a large area bet.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cooper Alan

Nov 07, 2025 at 09:55 am by Bethany Bowman

Ever since the viral TikTok star, Cooper Alan, came across my radar several years ago, I have wanted to interview him for my Music Spotlight column. The arrival of his 20-so.... Read More

Three men charged with killing Smyrna man Monday

Jun 09, 2020 at 11:57 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Three men were charged with killing a Smyrna resident Monday off Corner Drive, a Rutherford County Sheriff's detective said. Victim Thein Win, 23, died about 10 a.m. Monday i.... Read More
Lauren Agee

What happened to Lauren Agee?

Apr 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Lauren Agee thought her weekend would be filled with wakeboarding, cliff diving and partying. But it ended with her floating facedown in Center Hill Lake. Agee was camping wi.... Read More

Respect Is Essential for Fixing the Teacher Shortage

Nov 14, 2025 at 11:51 am by JC Bowman

In a world where we often hear about the "teacher shortage," it’s time to ask ourselves: What exactly does that mean? Are we short on teachers, or are we short on respec.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Joe Hermes

Dec 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Joe Hermes' music hits that perfect sweet spot between classic rock and traditional country music. He is a seasoned entertainer whose values are rooted in faith, family, and.... Read More

James Robert Webb Releases 'Weekend Outlaw'

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:33 am by Bethany Bowman

As reported in my Music Spotlight column in 2020, James Robert Webb was a gifted musician before he became an acclaimed radiologist. However, like many of us with dual caree.... Read More

Marsha Blackburn - Living the Life on her donor's dime

Feb 22, 2021 at 11:00 am by Waterman 4

On February 13, the day the Senate GOP caucus predictably acquitted Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, Sen. Marsha Blackburn tweeted twice that the proceeding was &.... Read More
Elsa Crafford

Police: Murfreesboro woman offers man massage, stabs him instead

Oct 30, 2018 at 11:25 am by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro woman was arrested Monday afternoon, Oct. 29 after stabbing an acquantence in the neck, according to an arrest report from the Murfreesboro Police Department..... Read More

Daniel Borge Releases ‘Backseat Backroad’

Nov 04, 2022 at 03:24 pm by Bethany Bowman 11

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - One of my previous Music Spotlight artists, Norwegian-born Daniel Borge, has one of the most interesting ‘how I got to country music/Nashville&rsq.... Read More