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Man survives overdose, credits care coordinator and deputies for helping him recover

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:24 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Alex Farris knows he’s fortunate to be alive. Farris, 29, of Eagleville almost died in January 2021 when he overdosed on fentanyl. Farris was homeless with “no mo.... Read More

Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute? Keep These Tips in Mind

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:19 am by Voice Wire

Tax Day is right around the corner, and some taxpayers who haven’t filed their returns might be getting anxious about getting them done in time. If you’re.... Read More

Joseph Locher Announces Bid for County Commission

Apr 11, 2022 at 01:42 pm by CathyWatts

Joseph “Joey” Locher is a busy father of teenage twin daughters who is running for Rutherford County Commissioner in District 7. District 7 covers a large area bet.... Read More

Mediocrity is a Weak Foundation

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:46 am by Waterman

Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s imperious declaration on Twitter that she intended to “grill” Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was met by a collecti.... Read More

John Jones Breaks Down the Local Housing Market - April '22

Apr 09, 2022 at 03:37 am by Voice Wire

Local realtor, John Jones, breaks down home inventories, interest rates, employment, pandemic and other factors that drive buying and selling of real estate in Rutherford Coun.... Read More

DUI Enforcement This Weekend in Memory of Boy Scout Killed by Impaired Driver

Apr 08, 2022 at 02:20 pm by Voice Wire

Boy Scout Clifton Braunwalder will be remembered all weekend when law enforcement officers focus on impaired drivers. Clifton, 13, of Murfreesboro died when an impaired drive.... Read More

Fastest Growing Cities in Tennessee

Apr 07, 2022 at 04:34 pm by robmtchl

According to current Census Bureau data, two of the 15 fastest growing cities in the United States over the last decade are located in Tennessee. Can you guess which one.... Read More

Overall winners from left to right: Antonio Jones (first place), Nick Foster (second place), Boone Elrod (third place)

Cannon Runs for Children Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 06, 2022 at 11:06 am by Voice Wire

“Saturday was a beautiful morning for the 4th annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K,” announced Cannon County Coordinator Amanda Hammond. “The Cannon Coun.... Read More

Easter Finery

Apr 06, 2022 at 10:00 am by cghattas

Seeing spring dresses during a recent shopping trip reminded me that Easter is near. Growing up the youngest of five on East Main Street, there were two times of the year when.... Read More

MTSU's McPhee Contract Extended Through 2026

Apr 06, 2022 at 08:37 am by Voice Wire

The Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, April 5, to extend President Sidney A. McPhee’s contract through 2026. McPhee has l.... Read More

Murder Update

Apr 04, 2022 at 02:28 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Charges are pending against a suspect accused of fatally shooting another man Sunday near the Rutherford-Wilson County line, a Ruther.... Read More

Virtual and In-Person Hiring Fairs for New Nashville Hospital

Apr 04, 2022 at 10:33 am by Voice Wire

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital, the highly anticipated facility set to open this summer on the Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown campus, is encourag.... Read More

Search for homicide suspect

Apr 04, 2022 at 10:01 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office State and local law enforcement agencies are searching for a suspect wanted in the homicide of a man about 6 Sunday morning o.... Read More

New Tennessee Legislation Extends Drop-in Child Care Hours

Apr 01, 2022 at 12:59 pm by Voice Wire

Tenn. State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro), on March 31 passed House Bill 2559 which will help with accommodations for child care during a normal workday. The bill exte.... Read More

Economic Growth in Neighboring Wilson County

Apr 01, 2022 at 12:40 pm by Voice Wire

Permobil Expands North American HQ TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe was in Lebanon on Monday to celebrate Permobil's $15.5 million expansion at the company's North American headq.... Read More