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OPINION: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

Jul 02, 2025 at 07:31 pm by Jason Bennett

  OPINION: On May 20th of this year, I was contacted by a friend inquiring about a comment that I had made in July or August of 2024 on a local realtors facebook post. T.... Read More

Memphis-Shelby County Schools: A Crossroads of Control and Accountability

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:01 pm by JC Bowman

  The future of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), Tennessee's largest district, teeters on the brink amid talks of a state oversight board. This proposal, driven by.... 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

The Promise and Perils of Virtual Schools

Mar 10, 2026 at 12:52 pm by JC Bowman

In the constantly changing world of education, virtual schools represent both innovation and controversy. In Tennessee, these public virtual schools use technology to teach st.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashland Craft

Mar 13, 2026 at 07:15 am by Bethany Bowman

An unapologetically country-to-the-core artist I have wanted to feature for some time is Ashland Craft. The South Carolina native cut her teeth in dive bars and honky-tonk.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Brit Taylor

Mar 10, 2026 at 10:27 am by Bethany Bowman

Brit Taylor proudly hails from the Appalachian Foothills of Eastern Kentucky, like many of her musical heroes, including Keith Whitley, The Judds, Tyler Childers, and, of co.... 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

Notes of Faith In the Garden: Fair Ground

Jun 10, 2018 at 03:40 pm by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

Prayer is sometimes like planting seeds in and or on Fair Ground when we trust and believe. We get down low, on our knees to plant little seeds. To prepare the ground for pla.... Read More

Charles Daniels raises $170K+ for veterans

Jun 29, 2018 at 01:26 pm by Voice Wire

Legendary country music superstar Charlie Daniels shook hands and mixed and mingled many of the more than 200 people attending the inaugural MTSU Veteran Impact.... Read More
FDR's D-Day Prayer

Opinion: FDR's D-Day Prayer

Jun 06, 2019 at 10:00 am by clervin

As we commemorate June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, today's Americans should remember President Franklin D. Roosevelt's powerful D-Day prayer. In WWII, the very sur.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Christmas Parade COVID-canceled

Nov 18, 2020 at 12:55 pm by Voice Wire

The annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade scheduled for December 13 has been canceled for 2020. "It saddens me that we won't have the parade, but with the recent uptick of COV.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Orlando Mendez

Oct 22, 2023 at 02:17 pm by Bethany Bowman

I’ll admit that I don’t watch music competition shows like I did when I was younger. When I watch TV, it’s usually a mind-numbing procedural or mystery..... Read More
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19 Days of Activism: How MTSU prepares students to fight opioid epidemic

Nov 02, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center

More than 1,000 individuals died from an opioid overdose in 2017, according to Tennessee Department of Health statistics. Of that 1,268, 48 occurred in Rutherford C.... Read More
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Murfreesboro woman indicted in federal opioid investigation

Apr 17, 2019 at 03:55 pm by Voice Wire

Federal indictments were unsealed today charging nine Middle Tennessee medical professionals, including four doctors, four nurse practitioners and a pharmacist, with various c.... Read More

The Gatlin Brothers Celebrate 70 Years Together

Feb 25, 2026 at 03:43 pm by Bethany Bowman

The Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute concert was held at the historic Ryman Auditorium on February 23rd. Known for their incomparable family harmonies, La.... Read More

Opinion: Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month

Sep 27, 2021 at 08:58 am by Voice Wire

The 652-mile Tennessee River has long defined our communities. It serves as a vital source of drinking water and electricity for many Tennesseans and generates much of our loc.... Read More

Software company plans to bring 42 jobs to Murfreesboro

Apr 25, 2018 at 10:49 am by Michelle Willard

A software company plans to expand its Middle Tennessee operations by establishing a new facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Department of Economic and Communi.... Read More

United Way used $500K to help local partners with tornado and COVID-19 relief

Sep 16, 2020 at 07:00 am by United Way 1

In the last six months, the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has administered a total of $546,796 in special grants through the Tornado Relief Fund, COVID-19.... Read More

La Vergne is getting 85 new manufacturing and distribution jobs

Dec 03, 2020 at 02:45 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced that Gutterglove will invest $5.4 million to establish new manufa.... Read More

From Cardboard to Cans: How to Properly Recycle in Middle Tennessee

Oct 01, 2025 at 09:51 pm by wgnsadmin

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Did you know that about 75% of the waste stream generated in the U.S. is recyclable? Local officials are reminding residents how to properly sort.... Read More
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Mindful Care reschedules benefit for October 15

Mar 27, 2020 at 02:18 pm by kristinawbrown

The Mindful Care Benefit originally scheduled for April 16 at Hop Springs in Murfreesboro has been rescheduled to October 15, in keeping with safeguards against spread of th.... Read More

Mike Sparks earns endorsement from Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:00 pm by Voice Wire 1

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has officially received an endorsement for re-election in state House District 49 from the Tennessee Professional Fir.... Read More

Student Discipline Remains a Challenge

Feb 23, 2026 at 10:36 am by JC Bowman

The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students, and the overall effectiveness of our schools. The curren.... Read More
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State Farm cuts Tennessee auto rates 9.5%

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Driving behaviors across the country continue to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current trends, State Farm is working to reduce auto insurance rates in Tennesse.... Read More
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Secret Santas are needed to comfort abused children

Nov 13, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center 2

"Spread the joy of the holiday season by becoming a Secret Santa for needy children," said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "The Child Advocacy Center is looking.... Read More