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Jim Tracy addresses rumors about his resignation from state Senate

Nov 08, 2017 at 02:57 pm by Michelle Willard

Former state Sen. Jim Tracy dispelled rumors about why he would give up a leadership position in the Tennessee General Assembly for a political appointment to the U.S..... Read More

Would-be robber injured when thrown from truck

Nov 08, 2017 at 11:46 am by Michelle Willard

A Murfreesboro couple has been charged with conspiring to use Snapchat to rob two men on Nov. 2, according to an arrest report from the Murfreesboro Police Depart.... Read More

Carr, Reeves enter race for Jim Tracy's seat

Nov 07, 2017 at 03:48 pm by Michelle Willard

Two prominent Republicans have thrown their hats into the ring for the Tennessee State Senate seat vacated by Jim Tracy. Both Joe Carr and Shane Reeves have a.... Read More

City Schools Foundation Awards over $53,000 in grants

Nov 07, 2017 at 01:43 pm by Murfreesboro City Schools

(Murfreesboro, TN) The City Schools Foundation will distribute over $53,000 in grants to teachers in 2017. Twenty-six grants have been selected for funding out of 53 gra.... Read More

City airport hosts Ford 4-AT-E Tri-motor ‘City of Wichita’ Nov. 9-12

Nov 07, 2017 at 11:33 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro Municipal Airport will host a wonderful piece of aviation history this weekend with the arrival of the City of Wichita, a Ford 4-AT-E Tri-motor. .... Read More

County closes more roads

Nov 07, 2017 at 10:06 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Turn around, don’t drown Flooding caused the closing of additional roads today. Closed are: • Vaught Road. • Claude Jones Road at J.D. Todd Road. •.... Read More

On Going to Sunday School to see Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia

Nov 07, 2017 at 09:00 am by Terri Donovan

Photo: Mike Donovan, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, President Jimmy Carter and Terri Sterling Donovan I may have had some second or even third thoughts about how great this idea.... Read More

Turn around, don't drown on flooded roads

Nov 07, 2017 at 08:28 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Two motorists were safely rescued from vehicles today, one on Cainsville Pike and Lascassas Pike and a second one on Sulphur Springs Road and Buckeye Valley Road. Flooding cl.... Read More

Naked man high on drugs gets philosophical and arrested

Nov 06, 2017 at 02:48 pm by Michelle Willard

It took an off-duty Murfreesboro cop with a taser to slow down on MTSU student tripping on acid, according to police reports from MPD. MPD Officer Eric Nelson reporte.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new Chief of Police

Nov 06, 2017 at 01:18 pm by Voice Wire

Interim Police Chief Michael Bowen has been named as the new Murfreesboro Chief of Police effective Monday, Nov. 6, Murfreesboro City Manager Rob Lyons announced in a press re.... Read More

Jim Tracy named as state director of Rural Development, resigns from state senate

Nov 06, 2017 at 10:43 am by Michelle Willard

State Sen. Jim Tracy was appointed as Tennessee state director of Rural Development, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Friday. The announcement w.... Read More

Two suspects charged in Lascassas market robbery

Nov 03, 2017 at 03:53 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two suspects were charged with aggravated robbery Thursday of Lascassas Market earlier in the day on Lascassas Highway, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Su.... Read More