News - Murfreesboro News & Opinions

Search

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

Middle Tennessee Electric selects Tesla battery to drive power savings

Oct 02, 2019 at 09:41 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee Electric has teamed with Tesla, one of the most innovative technology companies in the energy industry, to test a new program intended to save its members mon.... Read More

Business Education Partnership Foundation

BEP awards Nissan Minigrants to local teachers

May 04, 2019 at 08:00 am by bepfoundation

The Business Education Partnership Foundation (BEP) Nissan Teacher Minigrant Awards were held recently at Stones River Country Club to present funding awards to teachers who p.... Read More

Stones River Manor holds flag raising to honor a veteran, celebrate new skilled nursing & rehab center

Aug 17, 2018 at 09:57 am by tbeckwith

A flag-raising ceremony was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13 celebrating the opening of Stones River Manor’s Advanced Care Center, a 30-bed skilled nursin.... Read More

More rain means more flooded county roads

Feb 13, 2020 at 09:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Highway Department employees installed signs at flooded areas and deputies used caution tape to warn drivers about not driving on flooded roads. Ruthe.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new planning director

Aug 01, 2018 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the city of Murfreesboro subverted the usual line of succession and named Principal Planner Donald Anthony as the next director of the.... Read More

I thought it was a good idea in 2015 and I think it's a good idea now.

Opinion: Murfreesboro should sell MED and invest the money in the future

Dec 12, 2019 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Back in 2015, Middle Tennessee Electric approached Murfreesboro about buying the Murfreesboro Electric Department. I thought it was a good idea then and I think it's a good i.... Read More

Taylor Farms buys land for new factory, will create 800 jobs

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:17 pm by Michelle Willard

Taylor Farms purchased property in May to build a second factory in Smyrna, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds. Taylor Farms Tennessee bought 2.... Read More

Help wanted: 1-on-1 tutors for Read To Succeed's ESL program

Jul 24, 2020 at 10:00 am by literacymatters

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please consider being an ESL (English Second Language) teacher or one-on-one tutor for adult learners living or wor.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Cheer team comes in second at nationals

Feb 11, 2019 at 11:03 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

The MCS Competition Cheer Junior Rec Team placed second in the nation in the Junior Rec Division during the National High School Cheerleading Championship with.... Read More

Open Letter to Bill Lee: Our teachers and all Tennesseans need your leadership. Where is it?

Aug 14, 2020 at 10:30 am by DeAnnaO

Dear Gov. Lee, I am writing out of concern for the people and prosperity of Tennessee as we continue to navigate through this pandemic. As a public educator, I am keenly awa.... Read More

Bring in the Yuletide while benefiting neighbors with Charity Circle Caroling Parties

Nov 22, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The magic of Christmas is rapidly approaching and the ladies of Charity Circle are preparing for their 104-year tradition of hosting "Caroling Parties" to benefit our neighbor.... Read More

Legal Aid Society to host annual Breakfast of Champions event virtually on April 7

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Olympic Skater Scott Hamilton is set to keynote Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands's annual Breakfast of Champions. A fundraiser for Tennessee's larg.... Read More

Tennessee Small Business Development Center at MTSU

How TSBDC can help small business owners tap into COVID-19 emergency funds

Jun 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Small business owners across the state unclear about the process for applying for emergency assistance from the federal government are encouraged to seek free counseling assis.... Read More

Towson University associate professor Kelly Elkins, co-director of Towson’s Human Remains DNA Identification Laboratory, checks test results. Elkins will speak at MTSU March 2-3, discussing

National forensic science expert Elkins to speak twice at MTSU

Feb 28, 2022 at 07:14 am by Voice Wire

A nationally recognized forensic science expert will be speaking twice next week at MTSU as a part of the university’s National Women’s History Month activities..... Read More