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MTSU Daniels Center, Nashville Superspeedway Team to Honor Veterans

Jun 09, 2022 at 12:26 pm by Voice Wire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nashville Superspeedway and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University announced a.... Read More

MTSU, Tennessee Air National Guard to partner on unmanned aircraft research, other areas

Nov 04, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Leaders with Middle Tennessee State University and the 118th Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard signed an agreement Tuesday, Nov. 3, to collaborate in several areas, not.... Read More

How Murfreesboro's improved ISO Rating could lead to lower insurance rates

Jul 06, 2020 at 04:07 pm by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) recently received a top rating of Class 1/1X from the Insurance Service Office (ISO), improving from Class 2/2X rating i.... Read More

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Photos: 6th annual Community Baby Shower

Feb 13, 2019 at 11:13 am by United Way

The United Way prepared the distributed supplies to families in Rutherford and Cannon counties at the 6th annual Community Baby Shower and Baby Shower Sort-a-Th.... Read More

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Photos: Community Service Day at Patterson Park

Jul 30, 2019 at 08:59 am by Voice Wire

On Saturday, July 27, Community Service Day was held at Patterson Park Community Center. The day featured Terry Looper Basketball Camp, OKAS Foundat.... Read More

La Vergne Parade of Lights "Blue Christmas"

It will be a 'Blue Christmas' in La Vergne as the 2020 Parade of Lights honored law enforcement

Nov 04, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne is excited to announce the 2020 grand marshal for Parade of Lights as well as this year's theme. It will be a "Blue Christmas" in La Vergne for the 10th.... Read More

Judge Ben Hall McFarlin retires, leaving legacy of hope

Sep 29, 2021 at 11:50 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Realizing the greatness in people may sound monumental and may seem impossible in a day and age where people seem to care less of others, and only for themselves. However, in.... Read More

St. Paul's Episcopal Church invests $23K in housing neighbors in need

Jun 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by LCouser

St. Paul's Episcopal Church recently presented The Journey Home with a $23,845 gift to further the efforts of the nonprofit's housing program. The funding was raised through t.... Read More

Where will Murfreesboro's next elementary school be built?

Jul 11, 2018 at 09:58 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City School’s 13th elementary school will be located at 3275 St. Andrews Drive, off Veterans Parkway. MCS has planned fo an opening just in time for the 20.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new artist laureates for 2018-2019

Jul 19, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Distinguished Murfreesboro-based artists Kory Wells, Gale Stoner, and Ashley Buchanan have been selected as the 2018 through 2019 Artist Laureates for the City of Murfreesboro.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police sergeant graduates from Northwestern University School of Police

May 28, 2018 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

The Murfreesboro Police Department announced the graduation of Sgt. Justin Lemanski from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. This schoo.... Read More

Walk or run 'Back to School' for the City Schools Foundation

Aug 16, 2018 at 10:48 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

The City Schools Foundation is preparing for the annual Back to School Dash 5k/10k run to be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 beginning at Overall Creek Elementary. The event will.... Read More

What is the Fisher House?

Aug 24, 2020 at 09:16 am by WrgfhtDon

The Tennessee Fisher House located on the campus of the Alvin C. York Veterans Administration Medical Center in Murfreesboro is a 12-suite "home away from home" that provides.... Read More

Honor Guard members prepare for the 21-gun salute during the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony in 2017.

Thank a First Responder at the Rutherford Sheriff's annual 9/11 ceremony

Sep 05, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Community residents will remember victims who died in the 9/11 terrorists’ attacks during a solemn ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Rutherford County Sheriff&.... Read More

AAUW, MTSU groups to pay tribute to 'Women Warriors' Nov. 5

Nov 05, 2019 at 10:00 am by AAUW-Murfreesboro

In advance of Veterans Day, several organizations are collaborating for a salute to women who have served in the armed forces. "Women Warriors," a tribute to six women who ha.... Read More