Life & Human Interest

Exchange Club of Murfreesboro donates school supplies to Department of Children's Services

Aug 11, 2021 at 10:00 am by WrgfhtDon 1

On Aug. 6, the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro presented a variety of school supplies to the Department of Children Services to provide those needs to their clients. Frequently.... Read More
Rutherford County, Tennesee: Office of the Mayor
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Rutherford County achieves AAA Bond Status

Aug 11, 2021 at 09:46 am by Cynthialynn Jones 1

For the first time in its history, Rutherford County Government achieved AAA status by Moody’s Investors Service, joining only a small handful of other local governments.... Read More
Town of Smyrna’s annual Charity Golf Scramble
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Town of Smyrna’s annual Charity Golf Scramble raises record amount for United Way

Aug 11, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna’s Annual Golf Scramble netted over $56,000 this year, surpassing last year by more than $6,000.  “I’m extremely proud of the co.... Read More
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Rutherford Sheriff's Deputy injured in crash

Aug 10, 2021 at 02:15 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy suffered injuries while directing traffic at a construction zone Tuesday on Interstate 840 near Sulphur Springs Road, said Sheriff M.... Read More
WHO MURDERED TERRELL RAY
Crime & Safety

Governor authorizes $10K for information on unsolved Murfreesboro murder

Aug 10, 2021 at 12:42 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has authorized a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of Terrell Ray, accordin.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Poetry: To August Place

Aug 10, 2021 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson 1

 As the summer begins to wind down, I was thankful for the opportunity today to be outside and enjoy the beauty of this time of year. It seems like the colors of August's.... Read More
How to Start the School Year Like a Ninja Warrior
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Murfreesboro Mama: How to Start the School Year Like a Ninja Warrior

Aug 10, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I don't know about other parents, but all the air-conditioned movie watching and stress-snacking I did through the heat this summer has me currently evaluating my workout op.... Read More
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Legal Aid Society Names Laura Baker as 2021 Chair of Campaign for Equal Justice

Aug 10, 2021 at 09:00 am by bmdalton

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today that Laura Baker will chair its 2021 Campaign for Equa.... Read More
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Location app helps save two teens lost in Murfreesboro park

Aug 09, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

The what3words location app helped to find two teenage girls lost in Barfield Crescent Park on Saturday, Aug. 7. The girls spent an hour after nightfall trying to get back to.... Read More
Former Riverdale High School Principal Hulon Watson
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Riverdale High set to honor former principal with 'Hulon Watson Football Fieldhouse'

Aug 09, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

There was a time when you did not have to listen closely to hear the traffic behind Riverdale High School whisking by on I-24. When the school opened in Fall 1972, not much w.... Read More
Child Advocacy Center Drug Endangered Children Coordinator Tara Davis, right, showcases the backpacks and school supplies donated to needy children. Accepting the backpacks for the CAC is Jes
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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office donates supplies for first day of school

Aug 09, 2021 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center 1

“Shock was the first feeling that I felt when I saw the 98 backpacks that were donated for needy children,” said Beth Porter with the Rutherford County Sheriff&rsq.... Read More
Bob Batcheller, who will be a volunteer at the MTSU School of Nursing’s site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations, receives his first dose from nursing student Taylor Shanklin Thursday, Feb. 25,
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COVID-19 vaccinations increase as cases rise again

Aug 09, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

With a national and local increase in infections from the COVID-19 Delta variant, more reluctant Tennesseans are coming off the sidelines and rolling up their sleeves for.... Read More
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MTSU student gets intergalactic experience spaceflight company Virgin Galactic

Aug 09, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University aerospace professional pilot major Mike Harris can claim he had a near-out of this world experience during his summer break from classes. Hi.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Eagle Scout candidate volunteers to clean up historic cemetery between Rocky Fork elementary and middle schools

Aug 07, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Braxton Johnson is currently a Life Scout with BSA Troop 248 in Alabama and working toward earning an Eagle Scout. He was recently granted permission by the Rutherford County.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools
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Siegel Middle, Siegel High and Stewarts Creek High Beta Club members place at national competition

Aug 06, 2021 at 04:00 pm by Voice Wire

All their springtime work paid off for the Beta club members from Siegel Middle with a pair of top five finishes at the National Beta Convention, including first place in the.... Read More