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19 Days of Activism: 4 things to know about being a 'mandatory reporter'

Nov 19, 2019 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Office of the District Attorney General Sixteenth Judicial District is pleased to partner with The Child Advocacy Center in Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the 8th annu.... Read More

Murfreesboro to use phased re-opening at city facilities

May 05, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro City Hill will reopen to the public Wednesday, May 6 as the City continues a measured, phased "reopening" under Gov. Lee's Tennessee Pledge guidelines and expired.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 18 Spots for Rainy Day Play

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:16 am by Laura Beth Payne

Image: Fire truck exhibit at Discovery Center. Murfreesboro Mama Whether it’s a heavy spring rain or a bout of Ice-mageddon, Tennessee weather is known for being.... Read More

Learn to talk with your hands at MTSU's ASL classes

Jan 11, 2019 at 02:46 pm by Voice Wire

If you’ve ever been accused of “talking with your hands,” you can learn how to put it into practice at MTSU this semester. MTSU’s first ever American.... Read More

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Let us never forget: Rutherford Sheriff's hosts annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Sep 11, 2019 at 02:56 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hosted his annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on the grounds of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in front of the North facing 9/11.... Read More

Deputy Chief Salandy accepts new job, Capt. Chris Fly promoted

Feb 05, 2019 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy Chief Bernard Salandy has accepted a job in the private sector, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said Monday. Salandy supervises 160 employees at the.... Read More

TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Murfreesboro

Jan 29, 2018 at 04:00 pm by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro man's alleged weekend activities drew the attention of at least three different law enforcement agencies. According to an article in the Shelbyville Time.... Read More

Summer learning looks like fun at Murfreesboro City Schools

Jun 08, 2018 at 11:13 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Four Murfreesboro City Schools' sponsored camps are filled with students this week having fun during summer break. Fifth- and sixth-grade students from the MCS Extended Schoo.... Read More

How to keep online predators from targeting Rutherford County children

Nov 21, 2018 at 10:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

"Good parents are the best defense against online predators," said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "It is important that parents are educated on how to protect.... Read More

Ribbon-cutting set for Oakland Middle's new 7th-grade annex

Jan 11, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Midway through its ninth school year, enrollment at Oakland Middle School is already up to 1,186 students. On Monday, overcrowding of the school will be relieved with the ope.... Read More

MCS Book Bus rolls in June

May 30, 2018 at 09:37 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

The MCS mobile library, named BOB the Book Bus, will stop at more than 15 locations weekly to encourage reading during the summer months beginning in June..... Read More

MTE became 2nd largest electric membership cooperative in US in 2020

Aug 30, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee Electric leadership updated cooperative members on the organization’s health and answered questions directly from its members during its Annual Meeting,.... Read More

Books and trucks: Southeast Tourism Society selects 2 Rutherford events as best in region

Nov 05, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Tourism Southeast Tourism Society has named The Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival and The Southern Invitational Truck and Tractor pull, both held in Rutherford County, as.... Read More

ACLU-TN to Honor Hedy Weinberg with Lifetime Achievement Award

Oct 01, 2022 at 11:22 am by Voice Wire

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee will honor Hedy Weinberg with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its Thursday, November 10 fundraiser. Weinberg&n.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighter Tony Lehew announces bid for Murfreesboro Mayor

Sep 21, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Firefighter, seventh generation Middle Tennessean, and political outsider Tony Lehew recently announced that he will run for Mayor of Murfreesboro in 2022 to figh.... Read More