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Georgia man charged with transporting drugs through Rutherford County

Apr 16, 2020 at 03:31 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

About $20,000 cash and a one pound of marijuana were confiscated from a speeding driver Wednesday on Interstate 24, a Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy reported. Suspect Dev.... Read More

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Bedford County residents report landlords threaten to change locks, cut power during quarantine

Apr 16, 2020 at 01:29 pm by BedfordCoListening 5

In Bedford County, where a lack of renter protections has already been uncovered (Channel 2 News Report on Rental Conditions in Shelbyville, TN and NPR report from January 202.... Read More

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Day in Corona: Crime is down statewide

Apr 16, 2020 at 11:04 am by Michelle Willard

As we saw last week in Murfreesboro crime overall is down because no one is leaving their houses. Across the state, certain crimes has taken a hit, according to pr.... Read More

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School's Out for Summer, Hopefully not forever

Apr 16, 2020 at 09:26 am by Michelle Willard

All Rutherford County schools will remain closed through the end of May, but the school year is not over, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced this afternoon. Du.... Read More

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Milano Central Kitchen delivers food and triumph in first week

Apr 15, 2020 at 03:51 pm by Easywaygourmet

Milano Central Kitchen served 450 meals to the hungry this week. The first day of Milano Central Kitchen was a day of triumph. We fed over 180 people a nutritious lunch.... Read More

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No you don't have to pull over for MTSU police's 'Cruise Lights'

Apr 15, 2020 at 01:43 pm by Voice Wire

MTSU Police officers have begun using “cruise lights” while on patrol to enhance their visibility on campus. The lights will be solid (non-flashing) blue mounted.... Read More

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Good news: Charity Savage named C-USA Spirit of Service Award winner

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

Middle Tennessee women's basketball standout Charity Savage has been named one of 14 Conference USA Spirit of Service Award winners, as announced by the Commissioner Judy MacL.... Read More

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Smyrna leadership thanks citizens for staying home to flatten the curve

Apr 15, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Town Council is grateful for its residents' adherence to Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Orders, as well as best practices communicated by the Centers for Disease Control and.... Read More

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McFarland renews 'State of Emergency' through April 21

Apr 14, 2020 at 04:34 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland renewed the Declaration of "State of Emergency," extending the City's previous declarations and adopting Gov. Bill Lee's renewed ‘Stay.... Read More

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Tim Pedigo named principal of Eagleville School

Apr 14, 2020 at 03:30 pm by Voice Wire

Tim Pedigo has been named principal of Eagleville School for the 2020-2021 school year, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced today. Pedigo currently serves as an assis.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Police: Man arrested for arson after setting car on fire, threatening police with knife

Apr 14, 2020 at 02:56 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro man has been charged with arson after setting a car on fire at a home where he once lived on Monday evening, April 13. The man then had a stand-off with police.... Read More

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Davidson Homes appoints Tom Thomas as Nashville president

Apr 14, 2020 at 10:30 am by bmdalton

Davidson Homes, a rapidly growing home builder based in Huntsville, Alabama, has named Tom Thomas as Nashville division president. Thomas will be responsible for the company's.... Read More

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Dads2Dads: Keeping The Kids Engaged

Apr 14, 2020 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

As more of us are ordered to shelter in our homes during this pandemic, we become all too familiar with kids getting antsy, bored, maudlin, fussy, or just downright irritable.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 10 Online Playdates for the Family

Apr 14, 2020 at 09:10 am by Laura Beth Payne

While Covid-19 has hijacked most families' means of "getting out and about" in Rutherford County, it certainly hasn't dented our community's creativity. Thanks to the wonders.... Read More

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Murfreesboro man charged with murder in Thursday shooting

Apr 13, 2020 at 03:09 pm by Voice Wire

Shooting suspect, (Not That) James E. Evans, III, 28, of Murfreesboro, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of Woodbury resident Stephen Lopez Jr. in Murfreesboro Thursday.... Read More

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