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8 drivers cited for using cell phones in school zones by Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eight drivers received citations for driving while texting or talking on cell phones in school zones Friday in Murfreesboro, a police sergeant said. Murfreesboro Police, Tenn.... Read More
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, 1 in four girls and 1 in six boys will be victimized before their 18th birthdays, and 1 in 6 women are the v.... Read More
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14-year-old triplets pursue pre-med track as freshmen at MTSU

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

At age 14, the amazing Alnassari triplets may be too young to drive, but the Nashville, Tennessee, high school students are steering their own success stories in dual enrollme.... Read More
Crime & Safety

Theeda Murphy and The Covid Conditions of Tennessee Prisons

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:00 am by Brendon Donoho

"They didn't have enough medical staff before COVID and people were being denied essential medical care because there's not enough money in the budget," says Theeda Murphy, Or.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 4 More Things to See at Lucky Ladd Farms This Year

Mar 31, 2021 at 09:35 am by Laura Beth Payne

Easter is this weekend and that means lots of fun around town, but it also means opening season for one of the city's best family attractions-- Lucky Ladd Farms! The state's l.... Read More
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Life & Human Interest

RCEMS Hosts Special Awards Ceremony for Personnel

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:30 am by Voice Wire 1

Several Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recognized Tuesday at a special awards ceremony at Lane Agri-park. Director Carl Hudgens hosted th.... Read More
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Legal Aid Society to host annual Breakfast of Champions event virtually on April 7

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Olympic Skater Scott Hamilton is set to keynote Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands's annual Breakfast of Champions. A fundraiser for Tennessee's larg.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Rutherford County volunteers give 61K+ meals to food insecure

Mar 31, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Rutherford County employees and other local volunteers recently participated in a food-packaging event that provided over 61,000 meals for the food insecure in the community..... Read More
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Celebrate and Support Discovery Center with Secret Garden Events this spring

Mar 30, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Enter the enchanting outdoor spaces of Ken and Judy Stones’ historic East Main Street home on June 4 to support one of the city’s most cherished educational resour.... Read More
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Smyrna Parks impacted by March 27 flooding

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:49 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department continues to evaluate flood-related closures throughout the Town.  The following parks and practice areas remain closed.  All.... Read More
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Could eliminating Tennessee's state sales taxes on gun safes and gun locking devices reduce gun violence?

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, announced Tuesday, March 30 that they have sponsored bipartisan legislation that will make it less exp.... Read More
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3 women escape unharmed early Tuesday morning at Rocky Fork Road house fire

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RFCR), Almaville, Kittrell, and Christiana Fire Departments, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, and Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More
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How to submit reports of flood damage

Mar 30, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency is in the process of collecting information and documenting property damage caused by flooding due to the exponential rainfall ov.... Read More
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How community gardens are answering needs in Murfreesboro

Mar 29, 2021 at 12:49 pm by Brendon Donoho

As the days grow longer and warmer, some Murfreesboro residents are finding a creative way to build and strengthen our community. Autumn Shultz is president of Murfreesboro C.... Read More
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Community Investment Study Group meets April 7 to develop recommendations for use of MED proceeds

Mar 29, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

The Community Investment Study Group will conduct its first public meeting next month to begin developing recommendations on the best management of MED proceeds received by th.... Read More