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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

Report Card: Rutherford County Schools are some of state's best

Dec 05, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools continues to rank among the best in Tennessee, based on the results of a redesigned annual report card released today by the Tennessee Department of.... Read More

3 Murfreesboro residents arrests after investigation into fentanyl-laced heroin

Dec 05, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Three Murfreesboro residents were arrested Monday night after a joint investigation including Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of In.... Read More

Reox Automotive has relocated to Bradyville Pike

Dec 04, 2018 at 02:23 pm by Michelle Willard

After having to close in October, Reox Automotive Repair has reopened in a new location at 1602 Bradyville Pike. The family-owned business closed its doors on Broad Street.... Read More

Siegel High School Model UN is headed to nationals

Dec 04, 2018 at 11:45 am by Voice Wire

Siegel High School Model UN recently competed at the Southeastern High School Model United Nations conference. The five countries represented by Siegel — Netherlan.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Why Are Teens So Different Today?

Dec 04, 2018 at 10:30 am by Dads2Dads

Every generation of parents wonders, ”Why do my kids seem so different? I didn’t act like this.” Teens are affected by the culture in which they are raised..... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's Capt. Chris Fly completes national jail leadership course

Dec 04, 2018 at 10:21 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Capt. Chris Fly of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center graduated from the 29th National Jail Leadership Command Academy. Jail administrators learn to develop leaders.... Read More

2 teens die in Saturday night crash on Fortress Boulevard

Dec 03, 2018 at 03:46 pm by Voice Wire

Around 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash near 586 Fortress Blvd. The crash involved a 2005 GMC Sierra pickup truck.... Read More

Convicted murder Moses Bess loses appeal

Dec 03, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

On the evening of Aug. 19, 1986, Rutherford County deputies arrived at the home of Deborah Sherfield Bess to find her laying in a pool of blood with a gun in her hand. On the.... Read More

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Photos: 44th annual Smyrna Christmas Parade

Dec 03, 2018 at 10:35 am by tbeckwith

The 44th annual Smyrna Christmas Parade took place Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2 in Smyrna, Tenn. Folks of all ages gathered along Lowry Street to watch floats, bands, c.... Read More