Rutherford County Schools
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Rutherford County Schools are reopening full-time in the fall

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools will be open in the fall, but how students will attend was up for debate until Thursday, July 9 when the Board of Education made their final dec.... Read More
Charlie Daniels
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Murfreesboro mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:28 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died earlier this week at the age of 83..... Read More
Nissan Foundation
Life & Human Interest

Nissan Foundation awards $60K grant to Discovery Center

Jul 09, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Nissan Foundation announced Wednesday, July 8 that it is awarding $680,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations for its 2020 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are l.... Read More
Other News

Who is La Vergne's 'Citizen of the Year' for 2020?

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

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s.... Read More
A classroom scene
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WGU Tennessee, Rutherford County Schools partner to give employees access to education

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

WGU Tennessee announced a new partnership with Rutherford County Schools in a press release Wednesday, July 8. Through the partnership, RCS employees may apply to and en.... Read More
Matt Church
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La Vergne Alderman Matt Church resigns following criminal indictment in Rutherford County

Jul 08, 2020 at 01:57 pm by Voice Wire

City of La Vergne Alderman Matt Church has resigned from his seat effective immediately, the city of La Vergne announced Wednesday, July 8. The Board of Aldermen wil.... Read More
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Noelle Bivens, Christopher J. Hale square off in a virtual town hall-style debate

Jul 08, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Democratic candidates Noelle Bivens and Christopher J. Hale will participate in an open debate, providing voters in the district with critical candidate information&.... Read More
Voices

Dads2Dads: When Years Are Moments

Jul 08, 2020 at 10:44 am by Dads2Dads

We look back in amazement at how quickly our title transitioned from father to grandfather! While it is difficult to stare into a baby's eyes and see the teen she will become,.... Read More
Panel at the White House Coronavirus Task Force
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Sidney McPhee, MTSU officials take part in White House panel on reopening campuses this fall

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

Middle Tennessee State University officials were invited Tuesday to the White House as part of a panel of education leaders who shared plans to reopen the nation's schools and.... Read More
Community Helpers of Rutherford County
Life & Human Interest

Middle Tennessee Electric donates $100K to Murfreesboro charities

Jul 08, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Having just completed its merger with the Murfreesboro Electric Department, Middle Tennessee Electric announced Wednesday, July 8 that $100,000 in donations to three Murf.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

4 Nashville-based startups launch COVID-19 response efforts

Jul 07, 2020 at 11:00 am by bmdalton 1

Charity-tech brands GeekCause, Generous, Givful and Kindful have jointly announced a range of new initiatives to support the important work of American nonprofits during the C.... Read More
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Crime & Safety

TBI: Reported hate crimes drop by 36% in 2019

Jul 07, 2020 at 10:30 am by Michelle Willard

Reported bias-motivated crimes in Tennessee took a sharp fall in 2019 after seeing a minor increase in 2018, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual Tenn.... Read More
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Business | Other News

Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Spots for Awesome Masks

Jul 07, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Masks, anyone? And by anyone, I mean, everyone. What once seemed optional is now necessary, whether for entering select establishments or entering a city mandating masks. It'.... Read More
League of Women Voters
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Murfreesboro City Council candidates participate in televised, web-streamed forum July 7

Jul 07, 2020 at 09:00 am by League of Women Voters

Murfreesboro voters get a chance to hear from candidates on the Aug. 6 ballot in a voter forum scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at Murfreesboro City Hall. Hosted by the Leagu.... Read More
Get ready to spend, Tennessee
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Tennessee will have 2 sales tax holidays this summer

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

For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. &.... Read More