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Linda Gilbert, right, and Amelia Bozeman at the 2019 ATHENA Award Ceremony

Why Linda Gilbert was a true advocate for children

May 20, 2020 at 04:50 pm by Michelle Willard

Dr. Linda Gilbert, Murfreesboro's leading advocate for children died Wednesday, May 20. According to news reports, she died from a stroke. "Murfreesboro lost a true com.... Read More

Contract kitchen worker and inmate test positive for COVID-19 at Adult Detention Center

May 20, 2020 at 01:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A contract kitchen worker at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for an unknown reason but tested positive for the CO.... Read More

Mindful Care receives $10K grant from The Healing Trust

May 19, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Mindful Care Adult Day Services, a nonprofit serving cognitively impaired older adults in Rutherford County and their caregivers, recently received a grant for $10,000 from.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 14 Summer camps kids will love

May 19, 2020 at 09:35 am by Laura Beth Payne

This summer will certainly look different for most of us, thanks to Covid-19, but that doesn't mean all fun is canceled. CDC guidelines still permit small social gatherings,.... Read More

State Farm announces $2.2B in auto insurance rate cuts

May 19, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

As driving behaviors evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Farm continues to identify ways to support customers ,according to a press release. Based on current trends, S.... Read More

Photo of a face mask by Anna Shvets from Pexels

Where to get free face masks in La Vernge

May 18, 2020 at 10:48 am by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne will be distributing face masks that were picked up at the Rutherford County Health Department as part of the State of Tennessee's initiative to distribu.... Read More

Murfreesboro man killed in shooting on May 17

May 18, 2020 at 08:04 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are investigating what led to the shooting death of a Murfreesboro man on E. Northfield Blvd. Sunday, May 17. Officers were dispatch.... Read More

Discovery Center presents 'Secret Garden Party at Home' June 5

May 18, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Celebrate the beauty and love of learning with the Discovery Center as the children's museum moves one of its most popular fundraisers online this year. Due to concerns surro.... Read More

Murfreesboro police investigating after body of man found in wooded area

May 15, 2020 at 05:15 pm by Voice Wire

An unidentified man's body was found in a wooded area near a vacant lot in the 900 block of Robert Rose Drive Friday, May 15. Police are working to identify the man. A reside.... Read More

Step 3 of 5 to protect children from sexual abuse: Talk About it

May 15, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"When I talk to children they often tell me that they told their parents that they were being sexually abused," said Child Advocacy Center forensic interviewer Amanda Pruitt..... Read More

Most Tech Companies Will Allow Working From Home Beyond COVID-19, Survey Finds

May 15, 2020 at 09:00 am by bmdalton

The COVID-19 lockdown experience will have a lasting impact on the tech workforce, with almost three-quarters of companies now expecting remote workers to become more common,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Water raises funds with 'Red Nose Day' to fight child poverty

May 15, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

MWRD Community Affairs will be raising funds through their Red Nose Donation Store to support organizations aiming to end child poverty and to support the families who were af.... Read More

Murfreesboro PD, Tennessee Highway Safety Office partner for 'Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month'

May 15, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in promoting motorcycle safety during the month of May, nationally recognized a.... Read More

2020 Virtual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

Murfreesboro Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor fallen goes virtual

May 14, 2020 at 10:12 am by Voice Wire

The annual Murfreesboro Police Department Peace Officers Memorial ceremony in honor of fallen officers, will air on various broadcast and social media platforms, at 12:00 p.m..... Read More

Blackman High valedictorian commits to West Point

May 14, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Calla Shotwell is set to report to the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 29 and will play volleyball for the Army Black Knights. Shotwell, who has at.... Read More