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Life & Human Interest

600 local homeless students will get new shoes thanks to Soles4Souls

Dec 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

It had been years since he had been to a shoe store. So long in fact, when the boy was offered a brand-new pair of running shoes, he was certain he wore size eight. Two hours.... Read More
Smyrna Firefighters for Food
Life & Human Interest

Smyrna food drives net 100K+ items for neighbors in need

Dec 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Town of Smyrna collected 42,066 non-perishable items in the annual Christmas Food Drive to benefit Nourish Food Bank.  The annual food drive historically culminates.... Read More
Family Fun
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Murfreesboro get $750K to build 'Family Fun' space at Barfield Crescent Park

Dec 09, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department will receive $750,000 from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, which plans to create 10 new BlueCross Healthy Plac.... Read More
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MTSU may add new physician assistant master's degree

Dec 09, 2020 at 09:19 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees endorsed Tuesday the creation of a master's degree in physician assistant studies that could be offered as soon as summer.... Read More
Rotary Club of Murfreesboro
Life & Human Interest

Rotary Club of Murfreesboro Hotcakes and Holly Fundraiser Goes Virtual

Dec 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lee Rennick 1

Rotary Club of Murfreesboro will be presenting its 18th annual Hotcakes and Holly fundraising breakfast virtually from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. While .... Read More
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center
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How you can be the reason someone has hope this holiday season

Dec 08, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Trees of Hope, the newest spin on an Angel Tree, are now spread across town. These 2ft tall, mini Christmas Trees showcase purple and teal ornaments that each display needed i.... Read More
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Long-time Murfreesboro Police sergeant retires after nearly three decades

Dec 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Sgt. Sam Campbell retires after 28 years of dedicated service. "I'm thankful for Sgt. Campbell's 28-years of services," said Chief M.... Read More
Middle Tennessee State University Office of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs
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MTSU seeks unsung hero nominations for 2021 virtual 'Unity Celebration'

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

Middle Tennessee State University is again seeking nominations from the community for the "unsung heroes" honored annually as part of  its Black History Month observance,.... Read More
Business

Nissan marks 14 millionth vehicle assembled in Tennessee

Dec 08, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Employees completed assembly of an all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue in Scarlet Ember Tincoat at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant — the 14 millionth vehicle to roll off.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

How United Way's prescription savings partnership produced $6M in savings

Dec 07, 2020 at 12:00 pm by United Way 1

The local United Way announced that residents of Rutherford and Cannon counties have saved $6 million on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with FamilyW.... Read More
Business

BERC Trade report: Despite drop, 3rd quarter not as harsh to Tennessee exporters

Dec 07, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee exporters still saw an overall year-over-year decline in the third quarter, though not as drastic as the pandemic-induced drops of the previous quarter, according to.... Read More
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Middle TN Education Nonprofits Receive Free 'Tech Support' From Volunteer Techies

Dec 07, 2020 at 10:00 am by bmdalton

Six education nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee have received free "tech support" as part of the 2020 Hack for the Community, a volunteer program powered by HCA Heal.... Read More
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Crime & Safety

Murfreesboro woman arrested in connection with 2019 Wilson Co. murder

Dec 07, 2020 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

A woman was indicted in Wilson County and arrested in Murfreesboro in connection with a 2019 homicide investigation in Wilson County, according to a press release from th.... Read More
VOCA Helps Kids Heal
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How federal funding for crime victims services is in jeopardy

Dec 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“The Victims of Crime Act federal funding for crime victims is in jeopardy,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “The Child Advocacy Cen.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Fleet Department employee Tommy Miller receives STARS Award

Dec 07, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fleet Department employee Tommy Miller has been named the latest STARS award recipient. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Miller during the City Council meeting, T.... Read More