Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Crime & Safety

Second murder suspect booked into Adult Detention Center

Aug 27, 2020 at 08:07 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A second man accused of killing a Rutherford County man was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Aug. 27, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Offi.... Read More
Hurricane Laura
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Are you ready for Tropical Depression Laura?

Aug 27, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

With Hurricane Laura forecast in the area for tonight and tomorrow, it is a good time for homeowners to make sure they are ready to weather the storm. Homeowners can protect.... Read More
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Crime & Safety

Serial rapist sentenced to 25 years for assaulting elderly Murfreesboro woman

Aug 27, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

A serial rapist who carried out multiple sexual attacks in Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the rape of an elderly Murfreesboro woman, according to a press re.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Murfreesboro Couple Writes New Book on Marriage, Parenting Children

Aug 26, 2020 at 09:00 am by LHPRTN

Progress Not Perfection – Building a Powerful Marriage While Raising Challenging Children Murfreesboro couple, Roy Thompson, DDS, MAGD, and Margrey Thompson, PT, M.Ed..... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office K-9 Officers
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Sheriff's K9s celebrate National Dog Day

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:41 am by Lisa Marchesoni

National Dog Day helps rescue dogs and honors dogs who put their lives on the line. The Sheriff's Office celebrates the day by honoring the K9 Unit of eight deputies and thei.... Read More
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Business

Tourism brought $385M to Rutherford County in 2019

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Tourism in Rutherford County, Tennessee hit an all-time high in 2019 with $385 million in travel expenditures, according to recently released numbers from the U.S. Travel Asso.... Read More
Barfield Elementary teacher gets creative with socially distanced classroom
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Barfield Elementary teacher gets creative with socially distanced classroom

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

When Erin Patterson and her husband took possession of more than a dozen decades old windows in their garage, neither of them had any idea what use they would have for them..... Read More
Run at your own pace at your own place
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Back to School Dash wants you to run at your own pace at your own place

Aug 25, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The City Schools Foundation will kick off the 2020-2021 school year with a virtual 5K/10K run on September 12, 2020. The 5th annual Back to School Dash, presented by Children'.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

MTSU, sorority partner to distribute 5,000 COVID-19 care packages for students

Aug 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

As classes kickoff at Middle Tennessee State University this week, returning students living in residence halls and frequenting high traffic locations are receiving some extra.... Read More
Motorcyles
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Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run set for Sept. 19

Aug 24, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Get your motor runnin' and join Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity for the 12th annual Hammer Down for Habitat Poker Run on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event, presente.... Read More
Highland Avenue Traffic Detour
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Murfreesboro begins N. Highland Ave. water and sewer upgrades

Aug 24, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Water Resources Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is scheduled to begin work on water and/or sewer replacements in the N. Highland neighborhood, beginning Monday, Aug. 24,.... Read More
Tennessee Fisher House
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What is the Fisher House?

Aug 24, 2020 at 09:16 am by WrgfhtDon

The Tennessee Fisher House located on the campus of the Alvin C. York Veterans Administration Medical Center in Murfreesboro is a 12-suite "home away from home" that provides.... Read More
House fire on Calumet Trace in Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro couple escape house fire unharmed

Aug 21, 2020 at 04:30 pm by Voice Wire

A man and his wife were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in their garage quickly spread Friday, Aug. 21. There were no reported injuries. The prelimi.... Read More
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Rutherford County student wins statewide contest commemorating Women’s Suffrage

Aug 21, 2020 at 10:41 am by Voice Wire

A Rutherford student is the winner of a statewide competition aimed at teaching students about ratification of the 19th Amendment and Tennessee's important role in helping wom.... Read More
Day in Corona
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Rutherford schools' new contact-tracing procedures for COVID-19 reduces need for quarantine

Aug 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

In the wake of yet another Rutherford County school, the county system has released new contact-tracing procedures for COVID-19, according to Rutherford County Schools. After.... Read More