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Chris Mayor: Mike Sparks comments on teacher pay are 'completely unacceptable'

Jul 17, 2018 at 01:41 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee is ranked No. 38 out of the 50 states for teacher salaries. Our current representative in Tennessee State House, Mike Sparks believes that teachers are “paid.... Read More

Election 2018: Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Forum

Jul 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by League of Women Voters

Candidates for Rutherford County Sheriff on the Aug. 2 ballot had an opportunity to introduce themselves and respond to a moderator's questions on a timed basis at a cand.... Read More

Rutherford County's Technology Engagement Center Celebration

Jul 17, 2018 at 11:00 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

Rutherford County’s Technology Engagement Center will celebrate with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 18. The TEC is located on the campus of Hobgood El.... Read More

Election 2018: County Commission Candidate Forum

Jul 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Rutherford County held a Candidate Forum for the contested Rutherford County Commission Districts in the August General Election. Contested dist.... Read More

TripAdvisor: Burger Republic has best burger in Tennessee

Jul 16, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Burger Republic, a local concept specializing in gourmet burgers, American craft beers and hand-spun milkshakes, was named one of the top 10 burgers in America according to a.... Read More

Stop Cooking--Enjoy the bounty of summer

Jul 16, 2018 at 10:00 am by Easywaygourmet

As the summer heat wears on, there are a few consolations. Fresh, ripe tomatoes arrive, warm and fragrant from the summer sun. Garden grown cucumbers bring a crisp, a.... Read More

Murfreesboro man charged with multiple counts related to distributing heroin

Jul 16, 2018 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Reducing overdoses and dramatic increases nationwide in heroin-related cases are goals of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, Sgt. Tony Hallsaid. Twenty peo.... Read More

Mike Sparks thinks teachers are paid enough and wants a website so everyone can see

Jul 16, 2018 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Tennessee State House Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has an unpopular opinion. He thinks teachers are not underpaid. "It seems like there's a misnomer out there that teachers ar.... Read More

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Photos: Uncle Dave Macon Days 2018

Jul 15, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Stephanie Ellison

The 41st annual Uncle Dave Macon Days was held Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15 at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro. Held annually on the second full weekend in July,.... Read More

Spreading the good news with Southern Gospel at MTSU

Jul 15, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Fifty participants at the Ben Speer’s Stamps-Baxter School of Music soaked in more than 90 years of tradition this week as they learned different ways to better communic.... Read More

Only The LOVE of Jesus Christ trumps hate!

Jul 15, 2018 at 10:00 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

Only The LOVE of Jesus Christ trumps hate! Our love spills freely from our desperately wicked hearts and lacks the wisdom of Almighty God and is therefore weak and wobbly! H.... Read More

Watertown man indicted on statutory rape, soliciting a minor

Jul 14, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Watertown man, who is charged with statutory rape.... Read More

Southern Girls Rock camp celebrates 'Sweet 16' with showcase

Jul 14, 2018 at 10:58 am by Voice Wire

The Southern Girls Rock Camp will celebrate its “Sweet 16” at MTSU this summer, and the music and educational agendas are spicier than a habañero. The 16th.... Read More

News of the Week: Murfreesboro assistant city manager hired by Tullahoma

Jul 12, 2018 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

We've lost Jennifer Moody to Tullahoma of all places. The Tullahoma News reported Wednesday that Moody will be the next city manager in Tullahoma. Moody has served a.... Read More

Defending champ Gilliam increases lead at Tennessee Girls’ Junior held in Murfreesboro

Jul 12, 2018 at 10:32 am by Voice Wire

Ashley Gilliam did nothing to hurt her chances of defending her Tennessee Girls’ Junior Amateur title on Wednesday, July 11, according to a news release from the city.... Read More