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Bill Lee submits budget with $681M in cuts, dip into $1.5B rainy day fund

Jun 04, 2020 at 01:52 pm by Voice Wire 1

Gov. Bill Lee's administration today outlined new spending plans for state government that reflect significant revenue reductions due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Depa.... Read More

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Tennessee Business Relief Program benefits nonessential businesses impacted by COVID-19

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

From the governor's office: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds thr.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Ways to Celebrate the Discovery Center June 5

Jun 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

On a scale of 1-10, what local spots have your children missed most during quarantine? My kids (and I) have missed our favorite restaurants around 7, the parks for climbing a.... Read More

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Dads2Dads: A Precautionary Tale for those weary of COVID-19

Jun 02, 2020 at 08:59 am by Dads2Dads

It makes no difference if we're talking to our children, our peers or our own parents—chances are that none of us has ever experienced a pandemic. To a certain extent,.... Read More

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Why does Tim Rudd want to hide campaign disclosures?

Jun 02, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard 6

According to the Tennessee Journal, a bill sponsored by Murfreesboro State Rep. Tim Rudd would reduce the transparency on candidates' fundraising activity in the run-up t.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Saturday Market opens for the season with MTSU Milk

Jun 01, 2020 at 01:44 pm by Voice Wire 1

The MTSU Creamery already has a presence in downtown Murfreesboro. It soon will have an even "larger" one — at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market this summer. It will com.... Read More

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Murfreesboro mayor to address pandemic (but not anything else) in live briefing June 1

Jun 01, 2020 at 09:31 am by Michelle Willard 2

The city of Murfreesboro announced Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing at 6 p.m. Monday, June 1 to update citizens on Covid-19. "This Facebook Live.... Read More

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Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns

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

Public Safety agencies across Rutherford County are accepting the challenge to address the urgent need for blood donors right now. Several emergency agencies within Rut.... Read More

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Updated: Murfreesboro mayor declares 'State of Emergency,' police tear gas protestors

May 31, 2020 at 07:24 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland issued an order Sunday, May 31, declaring a local "State of Emergency" for the City of Murfreesboro in response to protests related to the k.... Read More

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Smyrna Town Hall reopens to the public June 1

May 30, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna is reopening its Town Hall to the public, effective Monday, June 1. Modifications have been made to ensure the safety of citizens and personnel. Citiz.... Read More

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Body of man found in wooded area ruled homicide, suspect arrested

May 29, 2020 at 06:38 pm by Voice Wire

The death of a man whose body was found in a wooded area on Robert Rose Drive Friday, May 15, has been ruled a homicide. An arrest has also been made in the case. Rober.... Read More

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MTSU COVID-19 Task Force recommends shorter semester, more online classes, face masks for fall

May 29, 2020 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

A Middle Tennessee State University COVID-19 task force recommends ending classes for the Fall 2020 semester at Thanksgiving, stringent social distancing protocols and reduced.... Read More

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Day in Corona: Nissan expects 20% decline in revenue in 2020, prepares to reopen Smyrna plant

May 29, 2020 at 09:13 am by Michelle Willard

Local carmaker Nissan Motor Co. has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Production has been halted for a couple of months now at the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant and no o.... Read More

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Holloway offering students door service through mobile library

May 29, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Bobbie Palmer knows if she can just get the students at Holloway High to visit the school library, she will be able to inspire them to read for pleasure. One of those student.... Read More

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La Vergne High grad Dr. Theowauna Hatchett named new principal

May 29, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

It’s been nearly two decades since Dr. Theowauna Hatchett walked the halls of LaVergne High School as a student. She graduated from the school in 2001. But.... Read More

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