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Nissan Career Fair gives Smyrna Middle eighth-graders glimpse into their possible future jobs

Nov 22, 2018 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Eighth-graders at Smyrna Middle School had a firsthand opportunity to experience the future of automobiles. On Friday, Nov. 16, 288 students took part in the Nissan Career Fa.... Read More

MTSU alumna wins $25K Milken Educator Award

Nov 22, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University alumna Erica Stephens (Class of ’02) recently received the prestigious Milken Educator Award, a national honor that comes with a $25,00.... Read More

Dads2Dads: The Power of a Parent

Nov 22, 2018 at 07:00 am by Dads2Dads

We are familiar with power in its many forms – the crane that can lift a 400 lb. beam, the chief executive who oversees a large company, or the electrical substation tha.... Read More

Got extra time in the morning and afternoon? Rutherford County Schools has a job for you.

Nov 21, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to hire 15 much-needed school crossing guards, Sgt. Tim Hayes said. The School Traffic Safety Patrol person is respons.... Read More

How to keep online predators from targeting Rutherford County children

Nov 21, 2018 at 10:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

"Good parents are the best defense against online predators," said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "It is important that parents are educated on how to protect.... Read More

Parenting Through Black Friday While Wearing Your Dysfunctional Family

Nov 21, 2018 at 09:30 am by aGentleDrLaura

I’ll admit I have my own stories of feeling the pressure to buy to excess for my children. To make up for the poverty, deprivation, and abuse of my childhood. And to mak.... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving. Going to Grandma's. And Where in the Heck is Easy Street?

Nov 21, 2018 at 08:41 am by Paulette Jackson

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and soon we will all be gathering from near and far, at grandma's, mom and dad's, family or friends, in honor of our country's ancestor.... Read More

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Photos: Exchange Clubs of Murfreesboro 'One Nation Under God' Prayer Breakfast

Nov 20, 2018 at 03:52 pm by tbeckwith

The Exchange Clubs of Murfreesboro held the fifth annual One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning, Nov. 20 at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Cent.... Read More

Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips

Nov 20, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Easywaygourmet

This week, I was going to write a column about The Old School in Nashville or a column about a winter pork tenderloin recipe. But yesterday as I went through the grocery store.... Read More

Dog Haus, Metro Diner celebrate grand openings with charity events

Nov 20, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

Dog Haus Biergarten Murfreesboro 2.0 hopes to get out of the community's dog house with a ribbon-cutting event that will benefit Nourish Food Bank. The beer and dog joint ran.... Read More

Murfreesboro to officially observe Small Business Saturday

Nov 20, 2018 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Mayor Shane McFarland announced Tuesday, Nov. 20 his endorsement of and participation in the ninth annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Small Business Saturday, is a da.... Read More

Downtown Christmas Tree lighting set for Dec. 7

Nov 20, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Usher in your holiday season by attending one of Murfreesboro’s most treasured traditions – the lighting of the community Christmas tree on the historic down.... Read More

'Unsung heroes' needed for MTSU's 23rd annual Unity Luncheon

Nov 20, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

MTSU is again seeking nominations for the “unsung heroes” throughout the community who will be honored at the upcoming traditional Unity Luncheon held in February.... Read More

Unlicensed daycare owner's appeals denied in conviction for death of 4-month-old

Nov 20, 2018 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

One of the most heart-wrenching trials I covered while at the Daily News Journal was the felony murder and child abuse trial of a Murfreesboro daycare operator, who was convic.... Read More

Final Football Weekend in Murfreesboro is a Doozy

Nov 20, 2018 at 07:00 am by joelabarker

Some great football has been played in the 'Boro this fall. From Blackman and Oakland's continued dominance to MTSU's current undefeated streak at home, football in the city i.... Read More