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Nissan Foundation awards $285K to Tennessee nonprofits

Jul 01, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Nissan Foundation recently announced it is awarding $697,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations for its 2021 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are located in.... Read More
Sports

5 Rutherford County cheerleading squads won national championships

Jul 01, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Wearing their coveted white championship jackets, cheerleading teams from Blackman and Siegel high schools along with Rockvale Middle School and two teams from Stewarts Creek.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire Rescue: How not to blow your hand off on the Fourth of July

Jun 30, 2021 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue is offering a host of fireworks safety tips ahead of this weekend’s Fourth of July Celebrations. “While legal for purchase, RCFR doe.... Read More
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Tennessee National Guard heads to Texas for training this summer

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:32 am by Voice Wire

Nearly 3,000 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard are headed to Fort Hood, Texas, this summer for a training exercise as part of their Annual Training. Soldiers fr.... Read More
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Photos: Splash Out at Siegel Park

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:13 am by Voice Wire

The first of three Splash Out events by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation was held June 24 at Siegel Park. On July 8, Splash Out will be held at Barfield Park and July 2.... Read More
Crime & Safety

Woman arrested on suspicion of stealing from JCPenney after dropping keys to getaway car

Jun 29, 2021 at 04:43 pm by Voice Wire

Two women are seen stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the keys to the getaway vehicle.... Read More
Rutherford County Correctional Work Center mechatronics class
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Rutherford County's workhouse adds mechatronics classes for inmates

Jun 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center recently launched a new program that is geared toward reducing recidism by preparing inmates for release and reentry into t.... Read More
Patterson Park
Life & Human Interest

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Reasons to Rediscover Patterson Park Community Center

Jun 29, 2021 at 09:11 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Depending on your side of town, Patterson Park is either on your regular visit list, or just one of those places that doesn't make it on your radar. Tucked into downtown just.... Read More
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Business

MTSU survey: Tennessee consumers more optimistic heading into summer

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:15 am by Voice Wire 1

Outlook among Tennessee consumers has improved heading into the summer months, but the improvement was the result of two offsetting trends, according to the latest statewide s.... Read More
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'Rhythm and Resonance' Art Exhibit Opens June 29 in City Rotunda

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The public is invited to the summer City Hall rotunda exhibit Rhythm and Resonance: Expressionism in Stereo featuring works by artists Dalia Garcia and Deb Wellborn. The exhib.... Read More
Voices

Ask Ellie: Why don't we make up for lost education with year-round schools post-COVID

Jun 29, 2021 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie 1

Dear Ellie: School is out for summer. But getting through COVID was, it seems, like an extended summer vacation and a loss of an entire school year. I don’t un.... Read More
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Photos: Murfreesboro Boat Day 2021

Jun 28, 2021 at 02:34 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation's Boat Day was held Saturday at the Manson Pike Trailhead of the Murfreesboro Greenway System. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boads were provided.... Read More
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Survey shows strong opposition to landfill expansion

Jun 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

At 6 p.m. Monday, June 28 at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion of Middle Po.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell and bloodhound Fred
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Endangered girl hugs Sheriff's K9 Fred for locating her in DeKalb County

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:31 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A missing and endangered 6-year-old girl hugged Rutherford County Sheriff’s bloodhound Fred after he rescued her Friday in DeKalb County, said Fred’s handler, K9 D.... Read More
Country roads take me home
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Tennessee ranks among states with best roads in the nation

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl 1

According to a recent survey, Tennessee has something more of which to be proud. It might be unexpected too. Tennessee has the best roadways in the Southeast and few states na.... Read More