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Navigating Prayer with Nehemiah

Aug 19, 2018 at 10:00 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

The Book of Nehemiah shares the first-hand account of one servant who changed the landscape of a community through persistent prayer and action. Nehemiah’s leadership i.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective graduates from TBI’s Leadership Academy

Aug 18, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Ten law enforcement officers from across the state, including one from Rutherford County, graduated from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Leadership Academy this wee.... Read More

Murfreesboro resident launches packing, crating, and shipping company

Aug 18, 2018 at 11:00 am by creativeborojosh

LEBANON, Tennessee -- Crate Pros, a custom packaging, crating, and shipping provider, recently opened their 12,000-square-foot Nashville area facility aimed at providing turnk.... Read More

Kay Jernigan designated 'Chief Fire Officer'

Aug 18, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Kaye Jernigan has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of "Chief Fire Officer" (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met.... Read More

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3 Big Things from Blackman's Win over Hendersonville

Aug 18, 2018 at 08:28 am by joelabarker

It's High School football time in Tennessee! Regular season play kicked off for teams across the Volunteer State Friday night. Region 3-6A's Blackman Blaze traveled to Hender.... Read More

'Murph’s Fun Run' set for Aug. 18 at Gateway Island

Aug 17, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Run, walk or hop one mile around the Gateway Island on Saturday, August 18 and help keep our Murfreesboro Schools healthy this year! Every finisher will receive a Murph&rsqu.... Read More

Rutherford Fire and Rescue Dept. awarded $1.7M grant to hire 15 firefighters

Aug 17, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded a $1.7 million ‘SAFER’ Grant to the Rutherford County Fire And Rescue Department, Chief Larry Farley annou.... Read More

Stones River Manor holds flag raising to honor a veteran, celebrate new skilled nursing & rehab center

Aug 17, 2018 at 09:57 am by tbeckwith

A flag-raising ceremony was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13 celebrating the opening of Stones River Manor’s Advanced Care Center, a 30-bed skilled nursin.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new City Attorney

Aug 17, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro announced today that it has hired Adam Tucker to serve as City Attorney. Tucker had been serving as Interim City Attorney since June 5, 2018, fo.... Read More

Third generation firefighter starts with Murfreesboro fire dept.

Aug 16, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Caleb Walls’ first day on the job as a fire trainee was Aug. 6, exactly 28 years after his dad, Captain Clay Walls, started his firefighting career at Murfreesboro Fire.... Read More

Blackman residents told not to hold their breath as they wait for a park

Aug 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

The people of west Murfreesboro are understandably upset after the city's leaders told them the land for their longed-for park may instead be leased to a private develope.... Read More

Walk or run 'Back to School' for the City Schools Foundation

Aug 16, 2018 at 10:48 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

The City Schools Foundation is preparing for the annual Back to School Dash 5k/10k run to be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 beginning at Overall Creek Elementary. The event will.... Read More

Oakland High student to compete at World Mounted Games in Belgium

Aug 16, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Emma Boylan, a senior at Oakland High School, will travel to Belgium next week to compete in the International Mounted Games Association World Championships. Boylan comp.... Read More

Your vote is your voice - make it count by voting for these Democrats

Aug 15, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Chloe Cerutti

Tennesseans deserve better: • Healthcare • Quality Public Education • A Living Wage • Justice for All If you care about these issues, vote for.... Read More

Barricaded man wanted for domestic assault surrenders

Aug 15, 2018 at 10:55 am by Lisa Marchesoni

SWAT officers ordered a barricaded man out of a home peacefully after a four-hour standoff Wednesday on Turner Avenue, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s lieutenant said. Su.... Read More