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Murfreesboro's Juneteenth Celebration is expanded to three days

Jun 08, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved persons in the United States, will be observed with three events this year: Authors Night, Youth Night, and the.... Read More

New Murfreesboro City Schools Director Trey Duke

Murfreesboro City Schools Director earns his third MTSU education degree

Jun 08, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

For MTSU alumnus Trey Duke, education was a calling. From his first MTSU degree in education in 2003, his recent appointment to director of Murfreesboro.... Read More

United We Style returns June 10 with ’70s flair

Jun 07, 2021 at 10:00 am by United Way

Murfreesboro’s favorite elevated hair show returns Thursday night, June 10 with some ‘70s flair. United We Style 2021 is set for Thursday night, June 10, at The.... Read More

2019 Read To Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee

Read To Succeed receives 2 grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Jun 03, 2021 at 05:00 pm by literacymatters

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Read To Succeed a $10,000 grant to support Youth & Family Literacy and a $10,000 grant to support Adult Literacy. T.... Read More

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7 victims of Percy Priest Lake plane crash formally identified

Jun 03, 2021 at 02:30 pm by Voice Wire

On Monday, May 31, local public safety officials, the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and other recovery partners continued the active i.... Read More

2021 Athena Co-chair Lori Cutler, left to right, 2021 Athena recipient Patti James and Athena Co-chair Julie Lewis

Patti James, Meagan Flippin honored with 2021 ATHENA Awards

Jun 03, 2021 at 02:23 pm by RutherfordCable

The 2021 Rutherford Athena Award was presented to Patti James at a luncheon held June 3 at Embassy Suites. “As a leader, coach, and mentor, James inspired fierce advoca.... Read More

Middle Tennesseans help during Tennessee National Guard's COVID-19 mission

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

When COVID-19 appeared in Tennessee, Guardsmen from across the state were ready to serve their community. Thousands volunteered to help in the fight against COVID-19, whi.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Black Gun Club announces launch, free gun safety and gun law education

Jun 03, 2021 at 09:14 am by taiishabradley

Rutherford County, TN – Middle Tennessee Black Gun Club announced its launch in Middle Tennessee. MTBGC was founded in December 2020 by a consortium of local Black-owned.... Read More

June 2 crash on Lebanon Pike leaves one driver dead

Jun 03, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The 66-year-old Murfreesboro man involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday, June 2 on Lebanon Pike (Hwy 231) has been identified as Tibor Koritsanszky. Koritsanszky suffered.... Read More

Buddy Peaster retires after 14 years as MTSU Police chief

Jun 02, 2021 at 03:00 pm by Voice Wire

MTSU Police Chief Buddy Peaster did not always have a burning desire to be a law enforcement officer. His career in the field began while he was going to college for education.... Read More

Smyrna Officer Aaron Parris completes training at the National Forensic Academy

Jun 01, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) Officer Aaron Parris completed the 55th session of the National Forensic Academy (NFA) at the University of Tennessee’s Law Enforceme.... Read More

Memorial Day: Remembrance and Promises

May 28, 2021 at 02:55 pm by Paulette Jackson

Remembrance Remember the home we madeIn a land across the seaAmericaAnd the sixty-six day voyageFor the chance to be free And for what it cost The lives we lostOur only.... Read More

'Healing Field - Flags of Remembrance' activities announced for Memorial Day weekend

May 28, 2021 at 07:00 am by WrgfhtDon

The 13th annual Exchange Club of Murfreesboro “Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance” will be held Memorial Day weekend at 265 West Thompson Lane next to Firs.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Summer Food Program

Free breakfast and lunch available to anyone 18 and under this summer

May 27, 2021 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools will once again offer multiple sites for the free summer food program, which is available for any child 18 or under in Rutherford County. The summer.... Read More

Murfreesboro might start charging for pickup of bulk Items, loose grass clippings

May 27, 2021 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council is anticipated to approve a revised Solid Waste Ordinance prior to adopting the City’s FY 22 budget to reflect current solid waste best pra.... Read More