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Ushering in the New Year with ... "Maybe"

Jan 04, 2021 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Have you ever wondered why you are here?You are the only you there has everbeen or ever will be.You have so much to offer Maybe you will invent somethingthat no one has ever.... Read More
Most Dangerous Cities for Driving by insurify.com
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Does Murfreesboro have some of the nation's most dangerous drivers?

Jan 04, 2021 at 09:42 am by Michelle Willard 1

Murfreesboro has among the highest rates of speeding tickets, at-fault accidents, and DUIs in the nation, according to a study from insurify.com. I don't know who that i.... Read More
#LightsUp4Heroes campaign honors healthcare workers.
Business

Smyrna, StoneCrest partner with #LightsUp4Heroes campaign

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna announced its support of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center's #LightsUp4Heroes campaign to honor healthcare workers.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Murfreesboro Mama: 10 Mistakes I Made in 2020

Jan 02, 2021 at 11:09 am by Laura Beth Payne 2

OK, let's just go ahead and say it: Hindsight is 2020.  There. I feel better now.  As I came to January 1, I wasn't sure what to write. Sure, there's the general.... Read More
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Why can't Tennessee students read? Bill Lee calls for a Special Legislative Session to address education concerns

Jan 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 4

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021, to address urgent issu.... Read More
Sports

New Year's Sports Resolutions for 2021

Jan 01, 2021 at 08:00 am by joelabarker

If you are glad to be finished with 2020, raise your hand. What a year, huh? When real-life issues are more than enough to handle, many of us turn to the sports world for a li.... Read More
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MTSU Army ROTC alumnus promoted from cyber officer to one-star general

Dec 31, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

An MTSU ROTC alumnus has become the U.S. Army Reserve's first cyber officer to be promoted to brigadier general. Robert Powell Jr., who graduated from MTSU's College of Liber.... Read More
Business

Middle Tennessee tech sector outperforming overall job growth in region

Dec 31, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

As the Greater Nashville Technology Council prepares to roll out a national marketing campaign to attract more highly valued technology workers to the region, the tech sector.... Read More
Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Crime & Safety

Rutherford Sheriff's STOP program helps drug dependent people recover

Dec 31, 2020 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

When Chris Hale's best friend died of an overdose, the shock brought new life to Hale. Hale, 26, of Rockvale found his friend deceased Oct. 11 and called the Sheriff's Office.... Read More
MTSU Health Promotion Director Lisa Schrader receives the Moderna vaccine Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Siegel High School Gym in Murfreesboro.
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Rutherford County's COVID vaccine roll out starts at Siegel High School

Dec 31, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Including about 15 MTSU Health Services and Pharmacy staff members, dozens of area health care workers and first responders received the first round of the Moderna COVID-19 va.... Read More
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Sheriff's STOP program helps drug-dependent people heal

Dec 30, 2020 at 09:47 am by Lisa Marchesoni

When Chris Hale’s best friend died of an overdose, the shock brought new life to Hale.  Hale, 26, of Rockvale found his friend deceased Oct. 11 and called the Sher.... Read More
Crime & Safety

Box truck stopped by Rutherford County deputies playing audio similar to camper in Christmas day bombing

Dec 29, 2020 at 11:31 am by Voice Wire

Federal and state authorities did not detect a device after checking a suspicious box truck traveling Sunday in Rutherford County, authorities said. Rutherford County Sheriff.... Read More
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Estranged husband charged in wife's murder

Dec 28, 2020 at 08:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An estranged husband was charged with murdering his wife after her body was found in a ditch Monday morning near her Midland community home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’.... Read More
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Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus donate $7,200 for deputies to give away

Dec 22, 2020 at 10:27 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Mrs. Santa wiped tears away when she learned the impact of $7,200 she and her Secret Santa husband donated to Rutherford County Sheriff's patrol deputies to give away last wee.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department
Crime & Safety

Amazon driver held at gunpoint, delivery van and packages stolen; suspects on the run

Dec 22, 2020 at 09:06 am by Voice Wire

A female Amazon driver is robbed by two armed men who stole her van full of packages in broad daylight on Monday, Dec. 21. The suspects are on the run. The driver, delivering.... Read More