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Rutherford Works holds Virtual Jobs Expo for county residents

Aug 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford Works, a part of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, will hold its first-ever virtual jobs expo starting August 31, 2020. This two-part employment opportun.... Read More
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McPhee gives COVID-19 update during virtual State of University address

Aug 21, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee used his annual State of the University Address Thursday to praise the hard work of faculty and administrators to reopen the campus while adapt.... Read More
Crime & Safety

Smyrna Police Department identify shooting suspect, issue warrants

Aug 21, 2020 at 08:49 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department has issued five felony arrest warrants for suspected shooter Laronnie Brile of Nashville. Briley, 27, is wanted for his role in the Aug. 15 shoo.... Read More
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Mike Sparks honors health care workers during special session

Aug 21, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, unanimously passed a resolution honoring health care workers on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19 during the 61st Extraordinary.... Read More
MTSU Distinguished Alumni Award
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Pat Duke, LaDawna Parham among MTSU's 2020 Distinguished, Young Alumni, True Blue Citations of Distinction honorees

Aug 21, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University is again recognizing outstanding alumni who represent excellence and distinction through their professional careers, loyal support and servic.... Read More
Firehouse Subs in Murfreesboro
Business

Biz Buzz: Firehouse Subs spreads like wildfire in Murfreesboro

Aug 20, 2020 at 12:40 pm by Michelle Willard

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its second location in Murfreesboro at 2445 Memorial Blvd. in Suite A. The restaurant opened its doors to the public on Friday, A.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment | Voices

Convenient Fictions

Aug 20, 2020 at 12:10 pm by Paulette Jackson 1

Some years ago, a woman with whom I went to church, gave me a stack of newspapers she had saved, which included articles written by Southern Agrarian, Donald Davidson. Her hus.... Read More
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Singers needed for new musical based on Tennessee's role in women's suffrage

Aug 20, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

During this time of pandemic, a new musical in Tennessee on women getting the vote is looking for talent to record some great songs- remotely A Vote of Her Own, a new.... Read More
Rutherford County Election Commission
Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro FAQ: Can you hand-deliver your absentee ballot?

Aug 20, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

There has been much false information circulating on social media about absentee ballots. In an effort to get the correct information to the public, The Voice asked Rutherford.... Read More
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TDCI’S Securities Division warns to beware of COVID-19 scams

Aug 20, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI)'s Securities Division announced Aug. 19 its participation in the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force, an international.... Read More
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MTSU students return with health protocols in place

Aug 19, 2020 at 06:40 pm by Voice Wire

Assisted by family and friends, Nevaeh Carter and Simone Edmondson found themselves "excited but nervous" as they arrived at the MTSU campus Wednesday, Aug. 19, moved in to hi.... Read More
Tennessee Capitol
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Tim Rudd: General Assembly passes Covid-19 legislation in special session

Aug 19, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Tennessee General Assembly met this week in the 61st Extraordinary Session to pass legislation addressing Covid-19 liability protections, telehealth services, laws governing s.... Read More
Votes for Women
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How Tennessee became the last state needed for Women's suffrage

Aug 18, 2020 at 04:53 pm by Michelle Willard

100 years ago today, Tennessee became the 36th state needed for passage of the 19th Amendment. That means without the help of the men in the Tennessee General Assembly women.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
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Second suspect charged in Erick Bixler's murder

Aug 18, 2020 at 02:21 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Another suspect was charged with killing a man July 26 at his home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said Tuesday. Suspect Christopher Lee White, 30, of Hopkinsv.... Read More
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Second suspect charged with Erick Bixler's murder

Aug 18, 2020 at 02:20 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Another suspect was charged with killing a man July 26 at his home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said Tuesday.         &n.... Read More