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MTSU's Koch-funded Political Economy Research Institute to host series of public lectures this fall

Jul 19, 2019 at 09:08 am by Voice Wire

MTSU's Political Economy Research Institute will host a series of guest speakers for public lectures throughout the fall. The year will be kicked off Oct. 2 with a public lec.... Read More

Easy Way Gourmet: Zucchini Time has Begun! Enjoy it!

Jul 18, 2019 at 01:17 pm by Easywaygourmet

Summertime is Zucchini Time. Every July it seems we all have an overload of squash, a surfeit of summer vegetables and not enough friends to share our treasures. Even if y.... Read More

Inaugural Boro Balloon Fest takes Murfreesboro to new heights August 2-4

Jul 18, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Boro Balloon Fest will feature hot air balloons for adventure flights, tethered rides, and balloon glows for three days in August. In addition to the hot air balloons activit.... Read More

Which 3 original MTSU sorority chapters celebrated 50th anniversaries?

Jul 18, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Three of the original sororities to establish chapters on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University celebrated milestones this spring with a series of special events. T.... Read More

Childress House on Academy Street in Murfreesboro

The Childress House plays host to 2019's Taste of Rutherford

Jul 18, 2019 at 08:27 am by Voice Wire

When Main Street closes the 200 block of North Academy Street for its annual Summer Party, also known as the Taste of Rutherford, on Saturday, July 27, expect a party unlike a.... Read More

Opinion: Bill Ketron's troubles culminate in business office raided by Murfreesboro police

Jul 17, 2019 at 01:54 pm by Michelle Willard

It sure looks like Rutherford County's mayor has stepped in something that he just can't seem to rid himself of. It doesn't help that what's stuck to him is his dau.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Ready for College? The King & Queen Syndrome

Jul 16, 2019 at 12:58 pm by Dads2Dads

Your high school senior is king or queen of all he or she sees. But that will soon change. The college decision has been made – whether to attend and where. High school.... Read More

Global Commerce trade report from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center

MTSU Trade report: Tenn. exports inch up after 'another tough slog' in first quarter

Jul 16, 2019 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee exporters "eked out" a small increase during a challenging first quarter, according to the latest "Global Commerce" trade report from MTSU’s Business and Econo.... Read More

The Green Dragon, CJ's Restaurant close

Jul 16, 2019 at 09:25 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro lost two unique voices in its food scene over the last few days. First, Murfreesboro's only Tolkien-themed pub The Green Dragon closed to business. Then.... Read More

U.S. Attorney’s Office Middle District of Tennessee

Murfreesboro man 1 of 20 sentenced for meth trafficking in Middle Tennessee

Jul 15, 2019 at 03:06 pm by Voice Wire

Twenty individuals have been sentenced for their role in a series of methamphetamine distribution conspiracies which resulted in as much as 21 kilograms of methamphetamine and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire: Sunday evening house fire displaces family

Jul 15, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department units responded to a house fire around 6:20 Sunday evening at 208 Chamberlain Drive. Battalion Chief Tim Swann said the call initiall.... Read More

Why I Do Not Wear a Cycling Helmet

Jul 15, 2019 at 09:00 am by The Resolute Cyclist

Why don't I wear a helmet when cycling? Well, it's complicated. There are countries such as the Netherlands pictured above, where virtually no one wears a cycling helmet. Why.... Read More

Mindful Care needs more space for a growing program

Jul 15, 2019 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Mindful Care Adult Day Services is looking for a new home. The 12-year-old non-profit association has operated in donated space at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro..... Read More

New principals are readying for students, school year. Are you?

Jul 15, 2019 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

With the upcoming opening of two new schools and because of retirements and promotions, there are eight principal changes in place for the 2019-2020 school year. Those.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Dept adds 6 to force

Jul 12, 2019 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department welcomed six new firefighters this week, according to a press release from the department. Jeffrey Adam, Blake Foster, Forrest Harvey, Phi.... Read More