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Haslam: Rutherford, Murfreesboro schools awarded $1.8M+ for school safety

Sep 27, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

All 147 school districts in Tennessee have completed the first-ever statewide assessment of school facilities and safety procedures," Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Commission.... Read More

Need another side hustle? The US Census Bureau is already hiring for 2020

Sep 23, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The 2020 Census is months away, but the U.S. Census Bureau is already hiring part-time local workers for the count. Interested citizens can join the 2020 Census team by applyi.... Read More

Resilience or How to help your child overcome adversity

Feb 04, 2019 at 10:00 am by aGentleDrLaura

Resilience is a fancy word for how well you bounce back, rejoin your life, and overcome whatever hardship you face. People often think of resilience as something innate that y.... Read More

School Resource Officer Sgt. Bill West with a student

One of the first School Resource Officers retires from Rutherford Schools

Jun 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

School Resource Officer Sgt. Bill West is passionate about school safety and building better understanding between students and law enforcement. "The bottom line is we are th.... Read More

Resource Officer Shane Vaughn, school nurse Rachel Bullard, and Garry Gannon

Channel 2 News honors SRO, nurse 'Heroes' for saving La Vergne High teacher’s life

Nov 01, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

If you've ever wondered why schools conduct safety drills multiple times each year, just ask La Vergne High science teacher Garry Gannon. He literally owes his life to.... Read More

MT Basketball: Men to play 19 broadcast games in 18-19 regular season

Oct 17, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee men's basketball's 2018-19 schedule currently boasts 19 broadcast games across multiple networks with seven of the Blue Raiders' 12 home contests being shown.... Read More

Kira Duke, education specialist at Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation

MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation lands $43K grant for WWII on Tennessee Homefront research

Oct 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

It should come as no surprise that social studies is the favorite subject of MTSUCenter for Historical Preservation staff member Kira Duke. “I loved stories of the past.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: Where to sip, dine, and fly for Valentine's Day

Feb 11, 2022 at 12:24 am by Laura Beth Payne

My husband and I have been married for 10 years, and we're at that stage in life when many of our friends are okay with NOT celebrating Valentines Day. I think that's fine. A.... Read More

Are County Commissioners using tax-funded benefits as a personal charity?

Feb 22, 2019 at 08:00 am by Tess2019

At the Feb. 4 Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee meeting, Rutherford County Commissioners voted to give themselves the right to "buy-in" to the county.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Spots for Awesome Masks

Jul 07, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Masks, anyone? And by anyone, I mean, everyone. What once seemed optional is now necessary, whether for entering select establishments or entering a city mandating masks. It'.... Read More

Permit required for open burning from October-May

Oct 14, 2021 at 01:56 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required for open burning. Open burning is defined as &l.... Read More

Overall Creek Earns Tennessee Designated STEM School Status

May 08, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Murfreesboro City Schools

Overall Creek Elementary, a Murfreesboro City School, was named a Tennessee Designated STEM School by the State of Tennessee during the STEM Innovation Summit in Nashville on.... Read More

Week in Ketron: All she got was probation

Feb 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Back when I worked for the corporate-owned paper in town, I wrote a weekly story about young professionals. At one point, someone suggested I do a profile of Kelsey Ketron. I.... Read More

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Cynthia's Favorite Things: The November Issue

Cynthia’s Favorite Things: The November Edition

Nov 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Fall is the season, cooler breezes fill the senses, trees are beginning their state of hibernation changing colors and dropping their leaves, and love or rather pie is i.... Read More

Jim Tracy addresses rumors about his resignation from state Senate

Nov 08, 2017 at 02:57 pm by Michelle Willard

Former state Sen. Jim Tracy dispelled rumors about why he would give up a leadership position in the Tennessee General Assembly for a political appointment to the U.S..... Read More