Voices

Good local government requires cooperation

Jun 09, 2021 at 10:15 am by robmtchl

For our community to continue leading in the 21st Century Economy, we need a 21st Century Government.  We need a government that is lean, efficient, and continuously str.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

The Nature of Connection: Just a Walk in the Park

Jun 09, 2021 at 09:11 am by Paulette Jackson

 Just a Walk in the Park The day was too beautiful to while away the hours outside the inside of Heaven’s sunroomwhere life is born and thrives freed from walls an.... Read More
Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees
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MTSU students to see a 1.78% tuition increase for 2021-22

Jun 09, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday raised tuition and fees by 1.78% for the 2021-22 academic year — but still remains the lowest-pric.... Read More
Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Murfreesboro police identify officer who shoot man reportedly brandishing a handgun

Jun 08, 2021 at 04:45 pm by Michelle Willard 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting Sunday morning, June 6 in Murfreesboro, according to statements from.... Read More
Sarahi Green
Crime & Safety

Rutherford County welcomes new Domestic Violence Coordinator

Jun 08, 2021 at 02:30 pm by Voice Wire

Sarahi Green was recently named Rutherford County’s new Domestic Violence Coordinator. A Motlow State Community College alum with a major in social work, Green began he.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Hidden Playgrounds in Rutherford County

Jun 08, 2021 at 09:33 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

As you might know, I love me a good playground. So much so that I put together a list called "7 Awesome Playgrounds in Rutherford County" because I love for my family and I to.... Read More
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Juneteenth Celebration 2019
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Murfreesboro's Juneteenth Celebration is expanded to three days

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

Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed with three events this year: Authors Night, Youth Night, and the.... Read More
New Murfreesboro City Schools Director Trey Duke
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Murfreesboro City Schools Director earns his third MTSU education degree

Jun 08, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

For MTSU alumnus Trey Duke, education was a calling.   From his first MTSU degree in education in 2003, his recent appointment to director of Murfreesboro.... Read More
Crime & Safety

Updated: 18-year-old woman dies after shooting that led to car fire on Memorial Day

Jun 07, 2021 at 03:00 pm by Voice Wire

Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are searching for whoever shot a woman, causing her vehicle to wreck and burst into flames.... Read More
United We Style
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United We Style returns June 10 with ’70s flair

Jun 07, 2021 at 10:00 am by United Way

Murfreesboro’s favorite elevated hair show returns Thursday night, June 10 with some ‘70s flair. United We Style 2021 is set for Thursday night, June 10, at The.... Read More
Voices

Moral Courage Required of Elected Officials

Jun 07, 2021 at 09:00 am by robmtchl

Morality is a system of values and beliefs, as well as principles of conduct. Moralistic behavior is characterized by such traits as honesty, integrity, humility, courage and.... Read More
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Great Tennessee Air Show
Life & Human Interest

Murfreesboro Mama: Catch The Great Tennessee Air Show June 5-6

Jun 04, 2021 at 09:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Who among you has a little (or large) airplane fan in your home? The Great Tennessee Air Show, presented by Nissan North America, is soaring back into Smyrna this weeken.... Read More
Business

Roger Goodson becomes Consolidated Utility District's new general manager

Jun 04, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Hired by the utility’s Board of Commissioners, Roger Goodson assumed leadership of Consolidated Utility District (CUD) of Rutherford County on May 17. Goodson (below).... Read More
2019 Read To Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee
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Read To Succeed receives 2 grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Jun 03, 2021 at 05:00 pm by literacymatters

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Read To Succeed a $10,000 grant to support Youth & Family Literacy and a $10,000 grant to support Adult Literacy. T.... Read More
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7 victims of Percy Priest Lake plane crash formally identified

Jun 03, 2021 at 02:30 pm by Voice Wire

On Monday, May 31, local public safety officials, the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and other recovery partners continued the active i.... Read More