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Sheriff's Office advises 'Turn around, don't drown'

Mar 01, 2018 at 10:30 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Heavy rains caused flooding throughout Rutherford County. Please be cautious and don’t drive through roads covered with water. Here are lists of closed, impassable and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire chief becomes certified 'Chief EMS Officer'

Mar 01, 2018 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Mark Foulks has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of "Chief EMS Officer," according to a press release. The Commission on Professi.... Read More

'Orange Is the New Black' actress Selenis Leyva headlines MTSU's Women's History Month events

Mar 01, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

An award-winning actress will deliver the keynote address for MTSU’s celebration of National Women’s History Month. Selenis Leyva, who portrays jail inmate Gloria.... Read More

Teenager saves mother from home invasion

Feb 28, 2018 at 04:38 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A teenager scared away a man who threatened to cut his mother during a burglary Tuesday night on Rucker Christiana Road, a sheriff’s deputy reported. The unknown man fo.... Read More

Charges dismissed in 'Candy Crush' saga

Feb 28, 2018 at 03:21 pm by Michelle Willard

The Rutherford County District Attorney filed papers Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28 to dismiss all charges in the "Candy Crush" saga. Earlier this month DA Jennings Jones obtai.... Read More

Bryan Terry, Beth Harwell support medical marijuana bill

Feb 28, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Rep. Bryan Terry, along with Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, R-Nashville, signed on as co-sponsors to the Medical Cannabis Only Act, the Tennessee Re.... Read More

Topre America in Rutherford County announces expansion

Feb 28, 2018 at 10:50 am by Voice Wire

Topre America Corp. has announced plans to expand its existing facility in Smyrna, representing a $37.8 million capital investment and the creation of 50 jobs. Topre America.... Read More

Best New Event Award goes to Discovery Center for STEAM

Feb 28, 2018 at 08:00 am by Downtown Hotness

The Southeast Festivals and Events Association held its annual conference and Kaleidoscope Awards event Feb. 25-28 here in Murfreesboro. This is where festival pla.... Read More

Deputy Reed earns Officer of the Month honor from Ford of Murfreesboro

Feb 27, 2018 at 04:13 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Taking time to help a citizen with a medical condition earned a sheriff’s deputy honors as Officer of the Month for January from Ford of Murfreesboro. Deputy Teresa Ree.... Read More

Committee pondering future of landfill today

Feb 27, 2018 at 01:33 pm by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Solid Waste/Advisory Steering Council will meet at 5 p.m. today (Feb. 27) in the County Commission chamber. They will meet in the Rutherford County Commi.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council picks plan for old Methodist Church

Feb 27, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard

The future of the old First United Methodist Church in downtown Murfreesboro has been set. Last week, the Murfreesboro City Council met with potential developers who presente.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police find second dead woman in a week

Feb 26, 2018 at 09:13 am by Voice Wire

Less than a week after finding a woman dead outside, the Murfreesboro Police Department has found a second, according to a press release. MPD identified the woman as Carol Br.... Read More

Is Tennessee really that angry and hateful?

Feb 24, 2018 at 02:00 pm by clervin

Warning: This is a happy, feel-good opinion piece. Well, unless you’re a huge fan of the Southern Poverty Law Center. However for all other citizens of the great state o.... Read More

After making career-defining bust, Sheriff's K-9 officer retires

Feb 24, 2018 at 12:07 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s K-9 Balu dedicated his career to protecting his partner, Deputy Josh Gregory, sniffing out drugs and catching criminals. German Shepherd Bal.... Read More

Getting organized with Dittach

Feb 23, 2018 at 11:00 am by Weddings&Event by Raina

A little free advice from a wedding planner to everyone getting started on prep for the big day: If you want to save your sanity, I highly recommend installing Dittach, a new.... Read More