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Melissa Harrell Announces Bid For Re-Election

Dec 31, 2021 at 03:13 am by Cynthialynn Jones

With her friends and family by her side, Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell (R – Murfreesboro) announced on October 14 her.... Read More

Gerald Melton Announces Run For Re-Election

Dec 31, 2021 at 03:10 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Gerald L. Melton, Public Defender for the 16th Judicial District, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election. The 16th Judicial District is comprised of Rutherfor.... Read More

Tennessee receives supply of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment

Dec 30, 2021 at 12:12 pm by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced Thursday, Dec. 30 the state has received shipments of the Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19. The.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Clerk and Treasurer Dianne Waldron

Town of Smyrna Clerk Dianne Waldron to retire after 40 years

Dec 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

SMYRNA, Tennessee - Town of Smyrna Clerk and Treasurer Dianne Waldron will retire December 30, 2021, after 40 years of service to her hometown. Dianne began her career with t.... Read More

Rutherford County Health Department Advises of Testing and Vaccination Date/Time Changes and Holiday Hours

Dec 29, 2021 at 04:53 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

Rutherford County Health Department Advises of Testing and Vaccination Date/Time Changes and Holiday Hours Rutherford County, TN—(December 29, 2021) Rutherford County H.... Read More

Fireworks Safety Tips for a Safe New Year Eve, and Not a Trip to the Emergency Room

Dec 29, 2021 at 04:48 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

RCFR Offers Fireworks Safety Tips Ahead of New Year Celebrations Rutherford County, TN—(December 29, 2021) With anticipation of festivities to ring in the New Y.... Read More

In Honor of the New Year: Hope is the Thing

Dec 29, 2021 at 04:47 pm by Paulette Jackson

A very happy New Year to all of you. Already in the past 72 hours, there has been quite a bit of new for 2022! From new babies, new songs and br.... Read More

New Year's Day Food Traditions

Dec 29, 2021 at 04:46 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

New Year's Eve focuses on parties and kissing your sweetheart at midnight to reign in the New year. I wrote a story about five-teen local parties to attend, many being f.... Read More

20K Tennesseans have died of COVID-19 since March 2020

Dec 29, 2021 at 10:45 am by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Department of Health recently released year-end, reconciled COVID-19 data, process improvements and previewed 2022 operational priorities. “Year-end.... Read More

Celebrate New Year's Eve Murfreesboro Style

Dec 29, 2021 at 10:12 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rutherford County can be very exciting. There are dozens of parties to choose from, many exciting events, some family friendly and so.... Read More

Blue Plate Special: Tennessee's new standard license plate

2022 means no more emissions testing, but $4 increase in registration fee for vehicles

Dec 29, 2021 at 10:11 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell advises residents that a few changes to the tag renewal process can be expected in 2022. Emissions Testing Most notably, Rutherford.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Found SAFE

Dec 29, 2021 at 08:58 am by Cynthialynn Jones

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced a missing man out of Murfreesboro has been located and is safe after earlier issuing a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Daniel.... Read More

COVID-19 Grant funds 6 new cardiac monitors for Rutherford County Fire-Rescue

Dec 29, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) recently purchased a total of six Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors with funds from Gov. Bill Lee and the General Assembly’s 2021-22 Local.... Read More

Must See Movie of the Week – OLD

Dec 28, 2021 at 11:26 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Must See Movie of the Week – OLD Directed by M. Night Shyamalan (and this is a typical Shyamalan thriller mysterious flick). With Gael García Bernal, Vic.... Read More

Must See Movie of the Week – In The Heights