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COVID closes all Rutherford County Schools for Friday, Sept. 3

Sep 01, 2021 at 03:55 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

James Evans with Rutherford County Schools sent parents an important update regarding school closing on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. The message was as follows: Because of staffin.... Read More

Bonnaroo Music Festival has been canceled due to flooding

Sep 01, 2021 at 02:53 pm by Cynthialynn Jones

The Bonnaroo Music Festival has been canceled. Scheduled for Sept. 2-5 in Manchester, the festival grounds were inundated by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, according to a pres.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's 9/11 Memorial

Safety Commissioner Long to speak at Sheriff's annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Sep 01, 2021 at 11:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will be the keynote speaker for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s 20th annual 9/11 Remem.... Read More

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Check Out Smyrna's The Tasting Room for a taste of elegance

Sep 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by ShellyReed7

Hi—my name is Shelly Reed, and I have been living in Murfreesboro for about five years now. I am originally a transplant from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and somewhat of a sel.... Read More

Can you Believe What those Stupid People have done? This will make you MAD!!

Sep 01, 2021 at 09:19 am by robmtchl

On June 16, 1858, a future President Abraham Lincoln said "A house divided against itself cannot stand." In that speech, he was addressing the national divide over t.... Read More

DNA from Rutherford County case identifies man whose remains were found in Florida 40 years ago

Aug 31, 2021 at 04:18 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Relatives of missing man James Sanders waited 43 years before learning last week their brother’s remains were found in 1981 in Immokalee, Fla., based on DNA samples subm.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Why Moms Need MOMCon 2021

Aug 31, 2021 at 10:31 am by Laura Beth Payne

Raise your hand if being a mama is harder than you ever though it could be. And that was BEFORE a global pandemic. *Raises hand* People have told me (and I agree) that paren.... Read More

Light Up the Night Party to celebrate the end of summer

Light Up the Night Party celebrates the end of summer

Aug 31, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Child Advocacy Center is hosting the 4th annual Light Up the Night Party to celebrate the end of summer from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. “Light Up the Night is.... Read More

MFRD prepares for potential flood as Tropical Storm Ida approaches

Aug 30, 2021 at 05:00 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is asking residents to do their part to help prevent flooding and keep safety in mind as the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida (Tropic.... Read More

Why you shouldn't drive drunk or vote angry

Aug 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by robmtchl

It seems there is a lot of anger going around. A recent poll conducted by NBC News, along with Survey Monkey and Esquire, found that 49 percent of Americans say they are angry.... Read More

MTE became 2nd largest electric membership cooperative in US in 2020

Aug 30, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee Electric leadership updated cooperative members on the organization’s health and answered questions directly from its members during its Annual Meeting,.... Read More

2021's last 'Friday Night Live' features Good Rockin’ Tonight, teases to Blue Raider football

Aug 30, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The final 2021 “Friday Night Live” concert series in downtown Murfreesboro will include some True Blue flavor and participation. Middle Tennessee State Univer.... Read More

Get your 'Dose of Hope' ... Get Vaccinated

Rutherford County launches COVID-19 vaccine-awareness campaign

Aug 30, 2021 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County, in collaboration with other local municipalities, healthcare providers, and community partners is launching a campaign this week called, “Get Your Dos.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric holds annual meeting

Aug 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) held its Annual Meeting virtually Saturday for the second consecutive year. Due to concerns for member and employee safety, the meeting was str.... Read More

5 high-performance cars stolen from Murfreesboro dealership

Aug 29, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

More than $350,000 in vehicles were stolen or damaged after someone cut the wires to the alarm system and forced their way into Beaman's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT de.... Read More