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Deputies join in keeping fatalities down on U.S. Highway 70

Aug 02, 2018 at 07:30 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Reducing traffic fatalities and crashes on U.S. Highway 70 will be the goal of Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies joining other officers statewide in the “Safe o.... Read More

Rutherford science teachers get help from new STEM resource center

Aug 01, 2018 at 11:11 am by Voice Wire

A yearlong process to transition the new STEM Resource Center at John Colemon Elementary Annex from the Hand-on Science at Walter Hill Elementary School will culminate this we.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new planning director

Aug 01, 2018 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the city of Murfreesboro subverted the usual line of succession and named Principal Planner Donald Anthony as the next director of the.... Read More

Murfreesboro police detective injured by friendly fire in drug raid

Jul 31, 2018 at 07:00 pm by Voice Wire

While Murfreesboro Police Detectives and Officers were executing a search warrant for narcotics Tuesday afternoon, July 31, at 2:45 at 1015 Grantland Ave., a negligent d.... Read More

Rutherford County SROs prepare for school with 'active aggressor' training

Jul 31, 2018 at 06:49 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Teacher Tristan Brown feels safer after Rutherford County Sheriff’s school resource officers trained for an active aggressor scenario Tuesday at a county elementary scho.... Read More

Rutherford County's newest library branch opens Aug. 1

Jul 31, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Public Library System is pleased to announce the Technology Engagement Center (TEC), located at 306 Minerva Drive, will be open to the public beginning Wedne.... Read More

MFRD honored for preservation of 1892 Ahrens Steam Fire Engine

Jul 31, 2018 at 12:15 pm by Voice Wire

Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks accepted an award during the opening ceremonies of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association’s (TFCA) annual conference Monday at Embassy Suite.... Read More

How 5 MTSU professors use 'experiential learning' courses

Jul 31, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Five MTSU professors have been honored for their excellence in helping students learn by doing. The MTSU EXL Scholars Committee chose five recipients for.... Read More

Bicyclist killed in Saturday afternoon crash

Jul 30, 2018 at 04:43 pm by Voice Wire

On Saturday, July 28, at approximately 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of New Salem Highway and Pusher Place, according to.... Read More

Victim identified in drowning

Jul 30, 2018 at 11:57 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter pilot recovered the body of a Rutherford County woman who apparently drowned Sunday night at Jefferson Springs Recreation area, a sheriff.... Read More
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Photos: Taste of Rutherford

Jul 29, 2018 at 11:00 am by tbeckwith

Local restaurants and caterers offered patrons and guests a "taste of Rutherford" at Main Street Murfreesboro's annual summer party. Taste of Rutherford was held July 28.... Read More

Saturday morning fire displaces three

Jul 28, 2018 at 02:32 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s District 9, Engine 10, and Rescue 2 responded to a house fire at 1319 Dodd Trail just before 4:00 Saturday morning. All residents were out.... Read More

Registration is open for Sheriff's Citizens Academy

Jul 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents who want to learn about forensics and ride along with a patrol deputy are invited to participate in the 12-week Sheriff’s Citizens Academy at the Rutherford Co.... Read More

Haslam leaves office after reshaping Tennessee courts

Jul 28, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

In his nearly eight years in office, Gov. Bill Haslam has reshaped Tennessee’s judicial branch. Not only has he appointed nearly one-third of the state’s tri.... Read More
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Rebel Hill Florist delivers with a meal and a smile

Jul 27, 2018 at 03:23 pm by Downtown Hotness 1

Murfreesboro Meals-on-Wheels shared more than meals on Wednesday. Rebel Hill Florist, Nashville, donated smile mugs with fresh flowers as part of Teleflora’s Make Someon.... Read More