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MTSU’s Roots Radio back on air after storm damages main tower

Mar 03, 2020 at 10:39 am by Voice Wire

WMOT Roots Radio 89.5, the Americana public station owned and operated by Middle Tennessee State University, was knocked off air for about six hours after the storms that swep.... Read More
Murfreesboro Triumph Awards 2020 winners
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Murfreesboro announced Triumph Award winners on Saturday, February 29

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

The second annual Triumph Awards ceremony was held February 29, at Patterson Park Community Center. Patterson Park celebrated Black History Month by awarding local and nationa.... Read More
A photo of Mule-kicker burglary suspect
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More charges filed against 'mule-kicker' burglary suspect

Mar 02, 2020 at 02:21 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Sixteen additional charges were filed against the "mule-kicker" suspect after video showed him allegedly kicking in store doors with the back of his legs, a Rutherford County.... Read More
A hallway at Studio at Fountains co-working space
Business

Fountains at Gateway fills part of third floor with co-working space

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

Hearthstone Properties has launched Studio at Fountains, a new Class A workspace model of small, fully furnished, private offices and shared co-working amenities designed for.... Read More
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Business

Hardee's on Middle Tennessee Blvd. reopens with ribbon cutting

Mar 02, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Hardee's franchisee Franklin-based CKE Restaurants is celebrating the grand opening of its newly remodeled location in Murfreesboro from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday,.... Read More
A police car from the Smyrna Police Department
Crime & Safety

Suspicious deaths of 2 Smyrna residents launch homicide investigation

Mar 01, 2020 at 04:00 pm by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department is asking for assistance with a homicide investigation. On Feb. 29, SPD personnel were dispatched to 7021 Bridgewater Drive. Upon arrival, officers d.... Read More
"Global Commerce" trade report from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center
Business

Trade report: Tennessee exporters see ‘another poor quarter’ in Q4

Feb 28, 2020 at 11:29 am by Voice Wire

After another poor quarter, 2019 ended on a down note for Tennessee exporters, according to the latest "Global Commerce" trade report from MTSU’s Business and Economic R.... Read More
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Daughter charged with shooting disabled mother because she wouldn't sleep

Feb 27, 2020 at 10:48 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A daughter allegedly shot her disabled mother in the face with a pellet gun because she would not go to sleep Tuesday at their home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detect.... Read More
Siegel High School's Model UN team
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Siegel High School's Model UN team claims top award at statewide competition

Feb 27, 2020 at 09:28 am by Voice Wire

Siegel High School's Model UN team recently competed in the University of Tennessee's Volunteer Model UN Conference. Students were given the opportunity to debate in ten comm.... Read More
Ugly Duckling Ball of Yore
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Step into Spring at the 53rd Ugly Duckling Ball and Patron’s Party

Feb 27, 2020 at 08:00 am by Collier

Spring is in the air and Charity Circle's premiere fundraising events, The Ugly Duckling Ball and Patron's Party planners are busy at work to create their most beautiful, most.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Crime & Safety | Other News

Armed robbery suspect shot at police, causing pile up on New Salem

Feb 26, 2020 at 03:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An armed robbery suspect was arrested after ramming a Murfreesboro Police car and escaping injury when he drove toward a deputy who fired at him Wednesday on Cason Lane, law e.... Read More
Students from McFadden
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Central Magnet, McFadden and Thurman Francis students advance to state GeoBee competition

Feb 26, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

A trio of Rutherford County Schools — Central Magnet, McFadden School of Excellence and Thurman Francis Arts Academy — recently took part in the 2020 school-level.... Read More
Dads2Dads
Voices

Dads2Dads: Why dads are 'giants among us'

Feb 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

If we think about our place on this earth too long and hard, we can talk ourselves into believing that we are but insignificant creatures just plodding along. And we would be.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
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Autistic man from Blackman lost and found in Smyrna

Feb 26, 2020 at 09:09 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced that emergency responders were searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who cannot speak.... Read More
25th annual Regional Science Olympiad at MTSU
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Central Magnet, St. Rose win at Regional Science Olympiad

Feb 26, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet School and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School captured first place in their respective high school and middle school divisions to wrap up the.... Read More

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