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31K+ items distributed to children during United Way’s Hometown Huddle

Nov 15, 2021 at 11:00 am by United Way

The local community stepped up and showed out for the ninth annual Hometown Huddle. Formerly a playground refurbishing event, the focus pivoted to providing access to healthy.... Read More

Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson

New Adult Detention Center chief has vision of possibilities

Nov 15, 2021 at 09:03 am by Lisa Marchesoni

If you want to understand Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson’s vision, just read the worn sign posted in his office. “The difference between the impossible and the poss.... Read More

A photo of the remains of a fire in the 100 block of Mitchell Drive. (Submitted)

10 residents survive house fire in Smyrna

Nov 14, 2021 at 12:15 pm by Voice Wire

Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Mitchell Drive at 9:37 a.m. Nov. 14, according to a press release from the Town.... Read More

Must see movie of the week: Finch

Nov 12, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

This week's Must See Movie of the Week is Finch, starring Tom Hanks with a dog and a robot, neither of which is named Wilson. A solar flare destroyed the&.... Read More

Old Time Pottery celebrates the holidays with Big-Hearted Bins for 39 senior centers around the country

Nov 12, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Old Time Pottery, the home décor and outdoor superstore, will partner with senior centers located near each Old Time Pottery location for the annual Holiday Big-Hearted.... Read More

Tim Holden appointed to Lisa Moore's seat on Rutherford County School Board

Nov 11, 2021 at 08:00 pm by Voice Wire

Tim Holden has been appointed by the Rutherford County Commission to serve as the Zone 3 representative on the School Board. Former board member Lisa Moore resigned from the.... Read More

Rutherford County dominates national FFA Convention

Nov 11, 2021 at 03:00 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County flexed its agricultural muscle at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Four of five Tennessee students who earned national awards — Harrison F.... Read More

Antidote to Advent: Hanukkah - Time and Tradition

Nov 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm by sonyamcclloughlockridge

Time Hanukkah is the eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Syrian Empire..... Read More

In Honor of Our Family's Veterans: WWI. WWII. Korea. USA. Vietnam. Afghanistan.

Nov 11, 2021 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson

War: It started long ago, in the realm of Heaven, when one of the most beautiful angels, Lucifer, challenged the Almighty to create an army of followers bigger than his own. W.... Read More

Beesley Animal Foundation names new director

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:00 am by travisswann

Roberts will succeed longtime director, Amanda Oliver, who served as Executive Director of Beesley Animal Foundation from Oct. 13, 2003, until June 2, 2021. In her new role,.... Read More

How Tennessee can defend local funding of education

Nov 11, 2021 at 08:59 am by robmtchl

Can you imagine your local school board passing a resolution that allows a company to pay no property tax for the fire department and the police department? Of course not. But.... Read More

Rutherford County trio among top football players in state

Nov 10, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

A trio of players from Rutherford County have been named semifinalists for this year’s Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards. Jordan James (Oakland) and Alex Mitch.... Read More

MTSU Student Intern Jamya Anderson as the annual Turkey (Submitted)

A Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition: Winning the annual Turkey Tee Off

Nov 09, 2021 at 10:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The golfers that played in the Turkey Tee Off said this is one of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions,” said Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzo.... Read More

Exchange Clubs of Murfreesboro & Rutherford County EMS

Exchange Club provides comforting stuffed animals to local emergency agencies

Nov 09, 2021 at 10:00 am by WrgfhtDon

Two hundred small stuff animals from Kohls Cares were recently donated by the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, Rutherford County Fire R.... Read More

Work Center Superintendent William C. Cope is 2021 ACE Awareness Award Honoree

Nov 09, 2021 at 09:39 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Congrats to RCCWC’s Superintendent Bill Cope on receiving the 2021 ACE Awareness Award. Cope will be honored today at a special event. Details of the award below: The F.... Read More