Life & Human Interest | Voices

The Librarian

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:17 pm by cghattas 7

The first day of April is an important day in the history of Rutherford County because, in 1948, it was the day the doors were opened to Murfreesboro’s first public libr.... Read More
Life & Human Interest | Murfreesboro | Other News

Spring Eggstravaganza for DOGS!

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:17 pm by Beesley Animal Foundation 2

Are you ready for Beesley Animal Foundation's first ever Spring Eggstravaganza?!? ? ? ? Well, our volunteers are ready! You can find all the details here:https://givebu.... Read More
Education | Politics

Supporting Safer Schools in Tennessee

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:16 pm by JC Bowman 8

There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed in school safety. This area deserves more scrutiny. We cannot lose focus that six innocent people lost their lives at the C.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Amanda Kate Ferris

Apr 04, 2023 at 11:25 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the howling pedal steel-soaked guitar on the song aptly named “Pedal Steel,” a touching song about the Grand Ole Opry, I knew I needed to interview.... Read More
Education | Politics

Appeal to the Brighter Impulses of the American Spirit

Mar 31, 2023 at 01:56 pm by JC Bowman 21

The United States of America is not perfect. We will never be perfect, and our founders understood that fact. However, with the active and informed participation of our citize.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Jaye Madison

Mar 31, 2023 at 07:04 am by Bethany Bowman 11

Doing what I do, I get sent a lot of artists to check out. A Facebook friend told me to check out the Jaye Madison band. I listened and they could absolutely sing. But normall.... Read More
Education

Time of Sorrow

Mar 28, 2023 at 12:56 pm by JC Bowman 21

This is a time of sorrow for Nashville and Tennessee. Six innocent people are dead. Many more children, teachers, and school staff will carry emotional and psychological scars.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Julie Williams

Mar 27, 2023 at 03:12 pm by Bethany Bowman 4

The first time I saw Julie Williams perform with the Song Suffragettes at the Listening Room. I have featured many female singer-songwriters that I heard with the Song Suffr.... Read More
Education | Politics

Fighting for Education and Kids

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:03 pm by JC Bowman 23

While discussing faith, I am reminded of a lyric from an old religious song: “Let hope rise and darkness tremble.” Too many people imagine a bleak and hopeless fut.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Country Radio Seminar Recap

Mar 23, 2023 at 12:01 pm by Bethany Bowman 21

NASHVILLE, Tennessee Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music ind.... Read More
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Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight/Opry Debut: Clare Cunningham

Mar 19, 2023 at 01:06 pm by Bethany Bowman 5

When my friend and Music Spotlight artist, Lynn Marie (Rodick) sent me a message that Clare Cunningham would soon be making her Opry debut, I immediately was drawn to this Iri.... Read More
Crime & Safety | Murfreesboro

Husband Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Wife

Mar 18, 2023 at 03:38 pm by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unknown problem at a home in West Murfreesboro that ended.... Read More
Education | Life & Human Interest

St. Patrick's Day Reflections

Mar 17, 2023 at 11:36 am by JC Bowman

I have long been proud of my Irish lineage. So much in fact, I even married an O’Bannon, just to make sure my children knew of their heritage and could proudly continue.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Aliyah Good

Mar 10, 2023 at 12:11 pm by Bethany Bowman 42

I remember Jamie O’Neal telling me that her 17-year-old daughter accompanied her when she re-released her mega-hit “Somebody’s Hero.” Now Aliyah.... Read More
Education | Life & Human Interest

RuCo Property Assessor Rob Mitchell Discusses Potential Youth Chess Program

Mar 09, 2023 at 02:08 pm by Justin Stokes 9

Can the game of chess help prepare students for a bright and successful future? Some community leaders believe so. “Chess is a game that requires integrity,” says.... Read More