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Rutherford County Constable Abner Dement

Constable killed in 1878 in the line of duty remembered

Feb 25, 2020 at 09:28 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Abner Brence Dement III was a teen when his father told him about the 1878 murder of his great-grandfather, Rutherford County Constable Abner Dement. His father, Abner Brence.... Read More

How healthy is Rutherford County?

Feb 25, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A statistical snapshot of Rutherford County’s overall health, including its areas of strengths and its challenges, is now available from MTSU. The MTSU&nbs.... Read More

How exchange students bring the world to Murfreesboro

Feb 25, 2020 at 07:00 am by GreenheartMelanie

Exchange students from around the world and their enjoyed a day of culture Sunday, Feb. 9 at Greenheart Area Coordinator Melanie Foge’s home in Murfreesboro. Fo.... Read More

'Mule Kick Burglar' nabbed by Murfreesboro Police

Feb 24, 2020 at 04:03 pm by Michelle Willard

A man, who police are calling the "Mule Kick Burglar,"' has been arrested and tied to at least 59 business break-ins in several Middle Tennessee communities. A Murfreesboro P.... Read More

Clean out your closet with Precious Angels Children's Consignment Sale

Feb 24, 2020 at 11:35 am by PeacheyKate

To consign or not…. you have a choice this weekend! The Spring/Summer 2020 sale for the Precious Angels Children’s Consignment Sale starts next week. Drop-off fo.... Read More

How to wrap your loved ones in love with prayers

Feb 24, 2020 at 09:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Prayers they taste like chocolate comforting and sweet to savor And how … Like snow They fall upon the chaos covering it with blankets of forgiving white And s.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools hosts 6th annual Boro Book Battle

Feb 24, 2020 at 08:00 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City Schools will host the sixth annual Boro Book Battle on Thursday, March 26 as a kick off to School Library Month in April. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the.... Read More

South Murfreesboro family displaced after fire on Rowlette Circle

Feb 23, 2020 at 11:00 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro family arrived home to notice their residence in South Murfreesboro full of smoke Sunday evening, and will not be able to stay in the home because of smoke and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Schools premiers March Math-ness

Feb 22, 2020 at 08:00 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City Schools invites families to join the madness during March Math-ness at Patterson Park on Thursday, March 19. This exciting free event engages families and st.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools 2020 Teachers of the Year

Rutherford County Schools announce 2020 Teachers of the Year

Feb 21, 2020 at 11:10 am by Voice Wire

Educators at all 49 Rutherford County schools recently voted on this year’s group of Teachers of the Year, while district-level administrators selected the grade-band Te.... Read More

John Coleman Elementary Head Start Program

Who vandalized Head Start Program vehicles at John Coleman Elementary?

Feb 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance in identifying three individuals involved in the vandalism of two vehicles belonging to John Coleman Elementary School&.... Read More

Rev. James McCarroll delivers powerful message at annual MTSU Unity Luncheon

Feb 21, 2020 at 09:11 am by Voice Wire

With less than a few hours’ notice, the Rev. James McCarroll delivered a powerful message to several hundred people attending the 24th annual Unity Luncheon Thursday, Fe.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force's Operation Red Light Runner

Beware red light runners local cops are on to you

Feb 21, 2020 at 08:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Drivers who try to beat traffic signals can expect citations as part of the Operation Red Light Runner enforcement event from 2-6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26 throughout the count.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with robbing 2 banks

Feb 20, 2020 at 03:07 pm by Voice Wire

A man has been arrested for robbing two Murfreesboro banks four months apart, using only a note. Devon Gault, 24, of Murfreesboro, was arrested Wed., Feb. 19, for two counts.... Read More

Murfreesboro FAQ: Early voting in the Presidential Primary

Feb 20, 2020 at 10:12 am by Michelle Willard

Early voting has started for the Super Tuesday Presidential Primary, set for March 3. Early voting runs through Feb. 25 at locations across the county. You don't need a reaso.... Read More