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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

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

Melissa Harrell Announces Bid For Re-Election

Dec 31, 2021 at 03:13 am by Cynthialynn Jones 1

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 1

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 1

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

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