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Reopening schools produces spike in child abuse reports

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and children exposed to their parent's dr.... Read More
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Business

Middle Tennessee Electric adds 2 board members

Sep 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

During the 2020 Annual Meeting held virtually Aug. 29, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members voted to add two subdistricts to the cooperative’s Board of Directors, rep.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Special Kids names 'favorite face' as 'Featured Child'

Sep 03, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Members of the Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center development team have announced Lourdess Nedd as their next "featured child" for the 2020 - 2021 season. The "feature.... Read More
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Life & Human Interest

Smyrna's annual golf scramble raises record amount for United Way

Sep 02, 2020 at 04:51 pm by Voice Wire 1

The Town of Smyrna's Annual Golf Scramble netted over $50,000 this year, surpassing last year by nearly $5,000, according to a press release from the city.  In conjuncti.... Read More
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Why you should get your flu shot

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:05 am by Voice Wire

Fall 2020 is the most important time ever to get your flu shot. CDC and infectious disease experts warn this fall may be precarious as both flu and COVID-19 will be circu.... Read More
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La Vergne set to reopen public building lobbies on Sept. 1

Sep 01, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne will be reopening its building lobbies beginning Sept. 1. "The numbers have shown a steady decline," Mayor Jason Cole said. "Because of that, we feel no.... Read More
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Brandon Thomas: Why our healthcare workers deserve better than Mike Sparks

Sep 01, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Recently, State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, presented HR 8001 to the General Assembly, "A Resolution to commend local governments, healthcare workers, long-term care facilit.... Read More
Business

Middle Tennessee Electric elects Board of Director at virtual meeting

Aug 31, 2020 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

In one of the most eventful years of Middle Tennessee Electric's 84-year history, even the COVID-19 pandemic played a part in the cooperative's Annual Meeting on Saturday, Aug.... Read More
Business

Stephanie Brackman named president of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives

Aug 31, 2020 at 10:14 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Brackman has been named President of Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) for a one-year ter.... Read More
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Rutherford County extends mask mandate through the end of September

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:20 am by Michelle Willard

  With improvement in active COVID-19 infections, Rutherford County extends its mask mandate, according to the mayor's office. On Friday, Aug. 28, Gov. Bill Lee issued.... Read More
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La Vergne Police Chief announces retirement

Aug 28, 2020 at 01:30 pm by Voice Wire

La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker announced his upcoming retirement at the Thursday night Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop. His last day will be Sept. 7. Walker was.... Read More
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Crime & Safety

Updated: Man killed in armed robbery at Murfreesboro apartment complex

Aug 28, 2020 at 01:12 pm by Voice Wire

A 24-year-old man was shot and killed while inside his Murfreesboro apartment Thursday, Aug. 28, the apparent victim of an attempted armed robbery. Police are searching for th.... Read More
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Business

Murfreesboro has one of best real-estate markets in the nation

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:22 am by Michelle Willard 1

Personal finance website WalletHub.com recently ranked Murfreesboro the 6th Best 2020's Real-Estate Market in the U.S. and No. 1 for small cities. To determine the best loc.... Read More
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Deputies working overtime to enforce DUI laws, save lives

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Twenty-three people died in traffic crashes this year in Rutherford County, five more than last year at this time, a sheriff’s sergeant said. That’s why additiona.... Read More
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Murfreesboro firefighters called home from Hurricane Laura deployment

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:18 am by Voice Wire 1

A group of Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, is returning home after being told the task force.... Read More