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Christy Brown named principal of John Colemon Elementary School

Jun 25, 2018 at 02:10 pm by Voice Wire

Christy Brown has been named principal of John Colemon Elementary School in Smyrna, Director of Schools-Elect Bill Spurlock announced today. Brown is a veteran educator.... Read More

Weekend fire is suspected arson

Jun 25, 2018 at 11:01 am by Voice Wire

Officials with the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department believe that a newly constructed two-story duplex fire on Saturday night was intentional set. Units responde.... Read More

Photos: 'Splash B.A.S.H. VBS' Day 1 at North Blvd. Church of Christ

Jun 25, 2018 at 09:26 am by tbeckwith

North Boulevard Church of Christ held a Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. June 24-27 at its Rutherford Boulevard location. Kids from 3 years old through .... Read More

What is your ONE THING?

Jun 24, 2018 at 11:39 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

It’s looking like another season of fervent Prayer is in order for those of us who believe in the Power of Prayer. Weeks ago I found an awesome resource in the prayer r.... Read More

Bizarre in the Boro: Free apple pie doesn't calm angry McDonald's customer

Jun 23, 2018 at 08:59 am by Michelle Willard

Earlier this month, a disgruntled customer carried her grudge into the McDonald's on South Church Street because their food had "made her sick years ago," according to a rep.... Read More

MTSU might be getting a law school

Jun 22, 2018 at 04:46 pm by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University and Valparaiso University announced Friday, June 22, that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent to transfer Va.... Read More

Georgia prisoners are trying to scam Tennessee residents

Jun 22, 2018 at 01:45 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents receiving calls from people posing as sheriff’s deputies asking for money should not respond with cash or green dot cards, a sheriff’s detective said Fri.... Read More

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Photos: United We Style

Jun 22, 2018 at 01:29 pm by Stephanie Ellison

Tangerine Salon and Spa, in partnership with area salons, presented United We Style, an elevated hair show and storytelling event, on Thursday, June 21 at Main Street Music in.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Police Headquarters opens to business June 25

Jun 22, 2018 at 12:38 pm by Voice Wire

As of Monday, June 25, 2018, the Murfreesboro Police Department will officially operate out of the new Police Headquarters facility located at 1004 North Highland Ave. The new.... Read More

Local students clean up at Junior Beta Convention in Savannah, Georgia

Jun 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

Several students from Rutherford County elementary and middle schools competed and placed last week at the Junior Beta National Convention that was held in Savannah, Ga. .... Read More

Murfreesboro police, firefighters save kittens from certain death

Jun 22, 2018 at 09:39 am by Voice Wire

A group of Public Safety and Water Resources employees received STARS Awards in June for rescuing a kitten caught between a wall and an HVAC unit. The City recognized O.... Read More

Dr. Kimberly Osborne named Instructional Effectiveness Coordinator at City Schools

Jun 22, 2018 at 09:11 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Dr. Kimberly Osborne has been appointed the coordinator of Instructional Effectiveness and Assessment at Murfreesboro City School, Dr. Linda Gilbert, director of Murfreesboro.... Read More

'Celebration Under the Stars' returns to McKnight Park on Wednesday, July 4

Jun 22, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro’s “Celebration Under the Stars” will be held at McKnight Park on Wednesday, July 4. The day’s activities begin at the out.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council approved firms to build Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility

Jun 21, 2018 at 08:28 pm by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council agreed to hire two firms for a cost of nearly $500,000 to develop and construct the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility. The council.... Read More

Michael Cole joins staff at United Way

Jun 21, 2018 at 02:37 pm by AndrewYoungUWRCC

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties recently hired Michael Cole as the Vice President of Collective Impact and Strategic Initiatives. “We are thrilled with.... Read More