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Green Is the New Blue offers nature-focused writing workshop Jan. 15

Jan 11, 2022 at 11:30 am by KoryWells

The next installment of "Green Is the New Blue," a series of free creativtiy workshops in nature, will be held Satuday, January 15, at the Barfield Park Wilderness Station fro.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 4 Reasons to visit Discovery Center in January

Jan 11, 2022 at 11:05 am by Laura Beth Payne

When winter weather hits it's time for the fun to head inside! Warm up with these exciting events and programs happening this month at Discovery Center. 1. The Updated Trai.... Read More

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Subject of Amber Alert Finds Home

Jan 10, 2022 at 11:18 pm by Voice Wire

Three-year-old Riley Bockes, who was the subject of an Amber Alert from North Carolina last week, is returning home, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office reported. Riley.... Read More

New Year's Resolutions for You and Your Pet

Jan 10, 2022 at 10:15 pm by FamilyPetHealth

The new year is a time for resolutions. But instead of focusing on just ourselves, let’s make a point to include our pets in some resolutions this year. Here are five of.... Read More

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So long and thanks for all the news

Jan 07, 2022 at 02:45 pm by Michelle Willard

Bill Ketron can breathe a sigh of relief. Just in time for the 2022 election cycle, I've taken a new job that means less time for angry opinion and news stories about local po.... Read More

Stay home today, everything is closed

Jan 06, 2022 at 09:43 am by Michelle Willard

Stay home if you don’t have to be out on the roads today. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through 8 p.m. this evening (Jan. 6.... Read More

UPDATE: Amber Alert victim rescued by Rutherford County Sheriff's deputies and Murfreesboro Police

Jan 06, 2022 at 02:28 am by Voice Wire

Amber Alert victim Riley Bockes, 3, of Sanford, N.C., eats pizza with deputies after she was rescued unharmed Wednesday in Murfreesboro. She was with her father, Brent, who f.... Read More

MTSU Closed Jan. 6 Due to Inclement Weather

Jan 06, 2022 at 02:18 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University will be closed Thursday, Jan. 6, because of inclement weather. University offices will be closed except for operations essential to public s.... Read More

Sheriff's detective, Murfreesboro Police arrest North Carolina suspect wanted for killing wife

Jan 06, 2022 at 02:10 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A North Carolina man wanted for killing his wife and leaving with their 3-year-old daughter Wednesday was arrested by Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies and Murfreesbo.... Read More

Little Promoted to Captain at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:16 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Veteran detention Sgt. Curtis Little was promoted to captain by Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson Tuesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center..... Read More

She Will Prevail

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:14 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge

It's past time for us to resolve a thing or two about the capital C, CHURCH in America! As my Sunday School teacher would say: “sin is serious business" and I would add.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Things I Learned About Homeschooling in 2021

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:13 am by Laura Beth Payne

I didn't want to homeschool. Not really. The thing is I was homeschooled. My education-trained mother and business-degree father did a marvelous job teaching my bro.... Read More

Use Safe Practices for Heating Homes this Winter

Jan 03, 2022 at 02:26 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

With cooler temperatures expected toward the end of the week as a cold front pushes its way across the state, Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) wants to remind residents o.... Read More

RCFR Will Implement Fire Permitting Beginning January 1, 2022

Jan 03, 2022 at 02:24 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

The Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) will begin issuing fire permits on January 1, 2022. The permits will allow applicants to maintain, store, or handle materials, conduc.... Read More

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Photos from the 2021 Smyrna Christmas Parade

Smyrna Christmas, 'Firefighters for Food' food drives net over 110K+ items for neighbors in need

Dec 31, 2021 at 08:59 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna’s Christmas Parade Food Drive and Smyrna Fire Department’s Food Drive collected over 110,980 items for our neighbors in need. The Town of Smyrn.... Read More