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Murfreesboro Mama: 13 Ways to Shop Local for Easter

Apr 03, 2020 at 08:24 am by Laura Beth Payne

Even though Easter will look a little different for many of us as we navigate Covid-19 concerns, there are still ways to share gifts and support small businesses (which offer.... Read More

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Day in Corona: La Vergne issues 'safer at home' order

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:12 pm by Michelle Willard

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has jumped on the "Safer at Home" trend and issued one for the people of La Vergne. According to a press release from our northernmost ci.... Read More

Old Time Pottery Big-Hearted Bins campaign

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Old Time Pottery seeks to connect socially distanced families with Big-Hearted Bins campaign

Apr 02, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro-based Old Time Pottery launched recently its Big-Hearted Bins campaign in partnership with over 40 assisted living facilities and senior centers in 11 s.... Read More

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MTSU alum leads opening of Samaritan Purse's coronavirus field hospital in NYC

Apr 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Dr. Elliott Tenpenny stands on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City. Tenpenny (Class of 2005), director of intern.... Read More

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MTSU Creamery provides chocolate milk for the CHOW Bus

Apr 02, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

MTSU Creamery made a much-needed special delivery of its famous chocolate milk Wednesday morning to keep the Murfreesboro City Schools' CHOW Bus properly stocked to serve chil.... Read More

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Day in Corona: MTSU cancels Spring commencement

Apr 01, 2020 at 02:32 pm by Michelle Willard

We are on day 32 of March, or April 1 as the rest of the world knows it. If you are like me (and thankfully many people aren't), you're contemplating 30 more days without a ha.... Read More

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Chris Clark takes Public Safety director job with Rutherford County

Apr 01, 2020 at 01:26 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County has a new Public Safety director. The City of La Vergne announced Wednesday that Fire Chief Chris Clark has submitted his resignation after accepting a new.... Read More

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From the Rutherford County Mayors Caucus: Gov. Lee said stay inside

Apr 01, 2020 at 08:48 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Mayors Caucus stands united in support of Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order No. 22 released Monday, March 30. Order 22, along with its accompanying O.... Read More

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 01, 2020 at 08:32 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The number one child abuse reporters in this nation are our dedicated teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, principals, and coaches," stated Child Advocacy Center dir.... Read More

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Rutherford County defendants given 60-day reprieve

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:56 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Defendants in General Sessions Court who were ordered to serve sentences in March and April were given a 60-day extension after a court order issued Tuesday. General Sessions.... Read More

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Day in Corona: Who does Bill Lee think is 'essential?'

Mar 31, 2020 at 01:25 pm by Michelle Willard 1

From March 25 through March 30, the number of COVID-19 cases doubled in Tennessee. That's what it took for the governor to offer more than thoughts and prayers. But he still.... Read More

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Dads2Dads: Viral Impact

Mar 31, 2020 at 11:00 am by Dads2Dads

Like you, we have been stuck at home, social distancing, and scrubbing our hands frequently. The Coronavirus has left us isolated and worried. And it's not just the elderly a.... Read More

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How to talk to children about the Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 31, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"As fear and anxiety cripple our nation, parents should be aware of how it is impacting our children," encouraged Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Brittni.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 7 quarantine-friendly field trips in the city

Mar 31, 2020 at 08:42 am by Laura Beth Payne

It's no secret most of us are a little cooped up and a touch stir-crazy right now. And while there's no doubt that quarantine has its blessings, as my own family has found, th.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Fire: Why you should properly discard charcoal ashes

Mar 30, 2020 at 06:30 pm by Voice Wire

Discarded charcoal ashes placed in a plastic trash can is believed to have started a garage fire that also damaged the exterior of two homes Saturday night, March 28, a fire m.... Read More

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