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Costco promised nearly $1M in tax breaks

Does Costco deserve $1M in tax breaks?

Sep 26, 2019 at 10:09 am by Michelle Willard

A few years ago I wrote an article about how Rutherford County uses tax incentives to guide job growth in the local economy. I talked to members of the Industrial Developme.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Area Habitat for Humanity holds Girl Scouts Recycle Crafts Day event

Sep 26, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity announced the first Girl Scouts Recycling Craft Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Habitat ReStore. Girl Scouts wi.... Read More

Woman carjacked in Christiana

Sep 25, 2019 at 04:11 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men were accused of firing a handgun near a woman and stealing her Alfa Romeo and purse about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dollar General near Christiana, a Rutherford County Sh.... Read More

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Photos: Murfreesboro Parks and Rec.’s WaterFest

Sep 25, 2019 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation annual WaterFest was held Thursday, Sept. 19 at Old Fort Park to teach children about water and all that goes into and comes o.... Read More

Former state House speaker Beth Harwell joins MTSU as Distinguished Visiting Professor

Sep 25, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

A trailblazing former state lawmaker with a passion for education is bringing her vast political experience and academic background to Middle Tennessee State University as a D.... Read More

Premature baby hospitalized after mother gives birth in jail

Sep 25, 2019 at 09:52 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A mother and her premature baby were hospitalized after she delivered the infant Tuesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. "T.... Read More

MTSU alumna named executive director of the Tennessee Distillers Guild

Sep 25, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Distillers Guild has named Sara Beth Urban its new Executive Director. In her role, Urban will continue to move the Guild and its initiatives, includin.... Read More

Siegel High Band set to host high school band competition

Sep 25, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Siegel High School Band will host the 5th Annual Stones River Championship high school band competition on Saturday, Sept. 28. More than 4,000 people are expected to att.... Read More

Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee's More Than Pink Walk

Are you ready for the More Than Pink Walk?

Sep 25, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee is excited to be one of 26 locations across the country to launch the new More Than Pink Walk event, which along with the new name will includ.... Read More

Rutherford County probationary officer terminated after arrest

Sep 24, 2019 at 09:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An off-duty Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office detention officer was charged with aggravated assault Tuesday by the Murfreesboro Police Department. Brandon.... Read More

IED found in vehicle of man who overdosed in Murfreesboro

Sep 24, 2019 at 05:00 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro convenience store was temporarily closed for business early Sunday morning after a possible improvised explosive device (IED) was found inside a vehicle where t.... Read More

After 3rd trip, Raider Relief has provided 12K pounds of supplies to Bahamas

Sep 24, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Three planes comprising Middle Tennessee State University's third Raider Relief mission to the Bahamas on Friday delivered about 6,000 pounds in relief supplies to the familie.... Read More

MTSU survey: Tennessee consumer outlook improves amid worries about China trade rift

Sep 24, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Results from the most recent Tennessee Consumer Outlook Survey indicate consumers' view on the economy has improved "significantly," reports the Office of Consumer Research in.... Read More

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Try 'Dayton on a Dime' for your next family getaway

Sep 24, 2019 at 09:08 am by Laura Beth Payne

I don't know how travel plans go for your family, but my husband's and my conversations go something like this: "I have a work trip coming up; do you and the kids want to go?.... Read More

Dads2Dads: The Lies We Tell

Sep 24, 2019 at 09:00 am by Dads2Dads

When Bill's sons were in Boy Scouts, they had to learn the Scout Oath and Law. Most of you know them. The first point of the Scout Law is "Tell the truth and keep promises.".... Read More