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Middle Tennessee State University’s spring 2021 commencement ceremonies are returning to Murphy Center May 7-9 for a three-day, 10-event graduation weekend.

MTSU commencement 2021 means three-day, 10-event graduation weekend

May 03, 2021 at 09:56 am by Voice Wire

Imagine being responsible for one of the most important days in more than 2,000 people’s lives. Then imagine having that responsibility three times a year. Then imagine.... Read More

Five community leaders achieved the 2021 Hometown Hero awards Friday from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties.

5 'Hometown Heroes' honored for work protecting children

May 03, 2021 at 09:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

Five community leaders achieved the 2021 Hometown Hero awards Friday from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties. CAC Board Vice President Terry Fann.... Read More

Why does Oracle in Nashville get to shift $175M in taxes to taxpayers?

Apr 30, 2021 at 09:41 am by robmtchl

A wise man said "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Well, lots of praise about Oracle spending their own money to build at no cost to taxpayers. Heck, if someo.... Read More

Family of 5, 1 dog displaced by Thursday fire

Apr 29, 2021 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) officials say a Thursday morning house fire at 2909 Ridgewood Drive has displaced a total of four adults, one teen, and one dog. The fire.... Read More

What You Should Be Shredding and Why

Apr 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm by bmdalton

It’s the time of year for spring-cleaning, and many people are throwing out old household items and personal documents to clear out some space. If you’ve been work.... Read More

Jewel Tankard from The Destiny Center in Murfreesboro

Bibles & Bitcoin: Jewel Tankard is All Things Faith and Finance

Apr 29, 2021 at 10:17 am by taiishabradley

Dr. Jewel Tankard fits into no one’s box! Certainly, greatness never does. A quick glance at her portfolio reveals she is as versatile as the communities she serves. Wh.... Read More

Is it more expensive to buy a house in Nashville or Atlanta?

Apr 28, 2021 at 11:55 am by robmtchl

2021 Cost of Living Calculator: Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee vs Atlanta, Georgia According to Bestplaces.com, housing costs are actually higher in Nashville than in Atl.... Read More

RCFR Water Rescue Personnel Honored with Medal of Valor

Apr 28, 2021 at 11:27 am by Voice Wire

Four Rutherford County Fire Rescue personnel were recently honored with the esteemed medal of valor for rescuing a man and his 13-year-old daughter from their submerged vehicl.... Read More

Appointments are not required to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Rutherford County

Apr 27, 2021 at 01:38 pm by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Health Department announced today it is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are highly encouraged.... Read More

Williamson County lands yet another corporate office

Apr 27, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. offic.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 3 Reasons Your Family Needs RC Fields

Apr 27, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Tucked in a hidden corner of Smyrna, RC Field Days is five acres of recreational space created by Rebecca and Johnny Farrow and their two children, Blain and Anna, for r.... Read More

Tennessee Revenues are up!

Apr 27, 2021 at 09:46 am by robmtchl

Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch Eley today announced that Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in March. Overall March revenues tota.... Read More

How you can help child abuse survivors

Apr 26, 2021 at 03:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center

“When the pandemic began last year we did not realize the impact it was going to have on child abuse cases,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boe.... Read More

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Detention Center staff stops escape plan

Apr 26, 2021 at 02:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center deputies took immediate action to prevent a potential escape plan discussed by inmates Saturday, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said. The indi.... Read More

Smyrna Police searching for man wanted for felony drug charges

Apr 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department is searching for John Jeffrey Hicks, according to a press release. Earlier this afternoon, April 24, 2021, SPD officers initiated a traffic stop on L.... Read More