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Photos: 2018 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:00 am by Kevin Wurm

Murfreesboro's annual Christmas Parade trailed through downtown Murfreesboro on Sunday, Dec. 9. The parade was dedicated to the memory of Angie Walker, who was killed during.... Read More

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Postseason honors abound for Blackman Blaze Football

Dec 10, 2018 at 09:05 am by joelabarker

It has been a month since they played their final game of the 2018 season, but the Blackman Blaze football team is back in the spotlight. Not only did they have three young m.... Read More

Holiday appetizers don't have to be hard. Here are some recipes for quick party eating

Dec 10, 2018 at 07:00 am by Easywaygourmet

The holidays are here and its time for a little entertaining magic. You know the kind I mean. It's when folks stop by unannounced or on short notice, and you need a quick app.... Read More

Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Fire Department partner for 'Reading Buddies' project

Dec 08, 2018 at 10:00 am by Woman's Club Murfreesboro

The Woman’s Club of Murfreesboro is partnering with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department to start the Reading Buddies Project. The Reading Buddies Project, club member.... Read More

Six Steps to Problem Solving with Your Child

Dec 07, 2018 at 01:00 pm by aGentleDrLaura

In last week’s column, I explained how I developed a way to help our wild child. This involved walking him through a series of six question whenever he broke our rules,.... Read More

Sheriff's Office promotes school bus safety campaign

Dec 07, 2018 at 11:30 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Five students waiting for school buses lost their lives when struck by drivers in one week this fall in the U.S. Those tragic deaths prompted Rutherford County Sheriff’.... Read More

Overall Creek plays host to STEM Collaborative

Dec 07, 2018 at 11:02 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Overall Creek Elementary will serve as the host school for the Tennessee Rural STEM Collaborative on Friday, Dec. 7. The program will introduce cohort members to.... Read More

If you only go to one Christmas Open House, go to this one

Dec 06, 2018 at 02:27 pm by Child Advocacy Center

"The Child Advocacy Center Holiday Open House is a wonderful Christmas tradition held each year on the first Friday in December," said director Sharon DeBoer. "We are gr.... Read More

President George H. W. bush Farewell

Dec 06, 2018 at 01:29 pm by clervin

At the risk of being unoriginal, please allow me a few words to eulogize former President George H.W. Bush, a man who never got enough credit for his many accomplishments-whic.... Read More

Guy Matthews retires from Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department

Dec 06, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Engineer Guy Matthews retired Nov. 16 after more than 28 years of service, MFRD announced. "Guy will be truly missed," said Fir.... Read More

South Church commercial properties sell for millions in November

Dec 06, 2018 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

There were a few interesting commercial transactions in November, according to records from the Rutherford County Register of Deeds. The multi-tenant commercial development a.... Read More

Christmas Traditions: Reading is fundamental

Dec 06, 2018 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

"Few things are more important for a child than to discover the joy of reading. Give a child the love of children's reading, and you have given them, not only the most satisfy.... Read More

Updated: Truck driver dies in crash that closed I-24 in Smyrna

Dec 06, 2018 at 08:49 am by Michelle Willard

Interstate 24 reopened after it was closed in both directions Thursday morning near Almaville Road because of a tractor-trailer crash. The crash occurred around 8 a.m. T.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Walnut House to play host to first show in WMOT’s new pop-up live music series

Dec 06, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

WMOT Roots Radio 89.5 will host their first Pop-Up Show at the Walnut House on Friday, Dec. 7. This show is open to WMOT members and their guests. In partnership with the Wal.... Read More

Homelessness advocates on Murfreesboro Storytellers

How Murfreesboro is helping with homelessness

Dec 05, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Homelessness in Rutherford County is usually thought of as someone living under a bridge, but experts say the problem is broader. It includes the fastest growing homeless pop.... Read More