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Dads2Dads: How to talk to your kids about 'Black Lives Matter'

Jun 16, 2020 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

We have been stunned yet again by the death of another African American man, and we struggle with how to explain a state of affairs to our kids that seems so senseless. How do.... Read More
Amie Whittemore
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Murfreesboro's new poet laureate has community plans for national fellowship

Jun 16, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro’s poet laureate is far from resting on her new national laurel. Instead, MTSU English professor Amie Whittemore is busy using.... Read More
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Business

Housing Market Report: 'Strong' first quarter, but future economic impact of COVID-19 unclear

Jun 16, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee's housing report showed the state "did experience a strong first quarter of 2020," but the report's author cautions that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemi.... Read More
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13th annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon
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Tennessee State Parks holds 2 virtual 5K races

Jun 16, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Middle Half may have been canceled, but that doesn't mean you have to stop running. After a successful virtual 5K race for World Bee Day, Tennessee State Parks will host.... Read More
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Business

Panther Crew Brews opens tap room June 20

Jun 15, 2020 at 11:25 am by Michelle Willard

The boys from Panther Creek Brews had aimed for March to open their new taproom on West Main Street, but, just like the rest of us, their plans were derailed by the global pan.... Read More
Murfreesboro artist James Threalkill
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Local artist featured in virtual reception, City Hall Rotunda exhibit June 2-July 23

Jun 15, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Cultural Arts hosted a virtual reception featuring the works of local artist James Threalkill on June 12 at 6. The exhibit, Kaleidoscope of Color, opened June 2.... Read More
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Other News

La Vergne, Kroger partner for free COVID-19 testing

Jun 13, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, La Vergne has partnered with Kroger Health to provide free drive-thru tests for anyone interested in being tested. The free clini.... Read More
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Other News

Murfreesboro wants to improve its 'brand' and other things from the city budget

Jun 12, 2020 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard 2

One of the most interesting points in the budget is the city's willingness to use taxpayer money to "Establish a Brand." Just like a vaping high school student who wants to be.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 9 Ways to run, jump and play at Barfield Park

Jun 12, 2020 at 08:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Any moms of serious little climbers out there? If you're like me, you're itching to get your kids back to the parks, so what to do while we wait for them to reopen? Enter Bar.... Read More
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Crime & Safety

Reportedly stolen car turns into police pursuit in La Vergne

Jun 12, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

One person is in custody after leading officers on a pursuit through La Vergne Thursday afternoon, June 11. An officer noticed the car speeding on Fergus Road around 8 p.m. A.... Read More
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Crime & Safety

Murfreesboro murder suspect arrested in Mississippi

Jun 11, 2020 at 04:45 pm by Voice Wire

A fugitive from justice wanted in the 2019 Eagle Street murder of a Murfreesboro man has been arrested in Mississippi, according to a press release from the Murfreesboro Polic.... Read More
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Business

How Tennessee can cash in on international ginseng trade

Jun 11, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

A newly published study from the Business and Economic Research Center at MTSU examines the growing international agribusiness sector of ginseng in Tennessee. Murat Arik, Ph..... Read More
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Crime & Safety

Murfreesboro man and three juveniles arrested for June 5 shooting

Jun 11, 2020 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire

Three juveniles and an adult male are in custody after being arrested on a variety of charges, including shooting at a Murfreesboro man Friday, June 5.  Murfreesboro Pol.... Read More
Crime & Safety

Two Murfreesboro men arrested for burglarizing, vandalizing church van

Jun 10, 2020 at 05:15 pm by Voice Wire

Two Murfreesboro men led police on a foot chase and were later arrested for breaking into and vandalizing a church van on Monday, June 8.  Murfreesboro Police Department.... Read More
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Parents charged with aggravated child abuse of 2-month-old son

Jun 10, 2020 at 10:41 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Parents of a 2-month-old son were indicted for aggravated child abuse, neglect and endangerment charges after he suffered more than 10 fractures, a Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More

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