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Murfreesboro woman carjacked when trying to sell vehicle through website

Aug 04, 2020 at 03:54 pm by Voice Wire

What began as a plan for a woman to sell a vehicle through Facebook Marketplace ended in a dangerous carjacking Friday, July 31, according to a press release. Two suspects hav.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Finding Purpose

Aug 04, 2020 at 02:26 pm by Dads2Dads

When we raised our kids we were sometimes awed by the magnitude of the responsibility. We were expected to teach them how to get along with others, help them with their math h.... Read More

Bill Ketron extends mask mandate through Aug. 29

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

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday, Aug. 3 that the current face covering order for the County will be extended through Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11:59 p.m. The.... Read More

MTSU's Keith Huber takes command as 2020 chair of Rutherford Heart Walk

Aug 04, 2020 at 09:57 am by Voice Wire

MTSU's Keith M. Huber can vividly recall multitudes of stories from his nearly 40-year career in the U.S. Army and the time he convinced university President Sidney A. McPhee.... Read More

Complaints prompt Murfreesboro to enact new burn permit for construction sites

Aug 04, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has established a new burn permit fee for open burning organic material on commercial construction sites and for organ.... Read More

Documents claim Christopher Hale misused former employer's email, mailing lists

Aug 03, 2020 at 10:46 am by Michelle Willard

Democratic candidate Christopher Hale is accused by his former employers of misusing confidential mailing and email lists to solicit donations for a personal nonprofit, accord.... Read More

Sales Tax Holidays this weekend and next

Jul 31, 2020 at 03:02 pm by Voice Wire

For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two separate sales tax holiday weekends. During these weekends, certain goods may be purchased tax free..... Read More

Rep Your City Back to School Backpack Drive

Backpack give away Saturday, Aug. 1 in Smyrna

Jul 31, 2020 at 02:43 pm by Voice Wire

Cynthia Harris was born and raised in the Buckeye State, but upon moving to Tennessee, it did not take long for her to exhibit the volunteer spirit. In fact, for th.... Read More

Who is the John Doe found in La Vergne in 1978?

Jul 31, 2020 at 10:26 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Many families still wonder what happened to missing relatives, even if they haven't heard any news for 42 years. One missing relative could be the man whose body was fo.... Read More

Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee goes vitual

Jul 31, 2020 at 09:13 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee State Parks has announced that the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) will be a virtual event this year for the health and safety of riders and park personnel. "T.... Read More

La Vergne High student featured in national commercial

Jul 30, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

John Sherman was recently featured in a national television commercial for Cutter bug-spray repellent. Sherman, 15, a sophomore at La Vergne High, was.... Read More

OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints. Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... Read More

State Farm cuts Tennessee auto rates 9.5%

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Driving behaviors across the country continue to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current trends, State Farm is working to reduce auto insurance rates in Tennesse.... Read More

Needs for Schools

Jul 30, 2020 at 07:56 am by suezquesteen

Have you missed getting to stock up at the Back to School sales because you don't have school children anymore? The needs are a little different this year, but if you want to.... Read More

Rutherford County represents at this year’s National Beta Convention

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

Rutherford County Schools was represented at the National Beta Convention, which was held virtually this year. With categories ranging from creative writing to two-dimensiona.... Read More