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What was Bill Ketron thinking in suspending the mask mandate?

Sep 22, 2020 at 12:15 pm by Michelle Willard 71

I've left good ole boy Bill Ketron alone for a while. These are trying time, and we are all doing our best. But then he went and bowed to public pressure. On Monday, Sep.... Read More

Have you filled out your census yet?

Sep 22, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The U.S. Census Bureau is making a final push to reach households in Rutherford County’s low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census by the fast.... Read More

How one Eagleville teacher is dealing with the challenges of 2020

Sep 21, 2020 at 08:45 am by Voice Wire

Leslie Trail is a distance runner. The experienced ones know how to pace themselves whether it's a marathon or a half-marathon. Whatever circumstances they face, they'r.... Read More

Tim Rudd will send a survey to 8K constituents

Sep 21, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, released Friday, Sept. 18 his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 34 for essential feedback. Th.... Read More

CUD marks historic expansion of water treatment plant

Sep 18, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

To honor the expansion of the K. Thomas Hutchinson Water Treatment Plant, Consolidated Utility District (CUD) hosted an Open House on Tuesday, September 15 that attracted st.... Read More

Adult Detention Center passes inspection with no defects for fourth time

Sep 17, 2020 at 03:19 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

No defects were found after an inspection by the Tennessee Corrections Institute staff Wednesday at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh..... Read More

Despite pandemic, MTSU sees enrollment growth

Sep 17, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University reported the largest year-over-year gains in enrollment this fall among the state's locally governed higher education institutions, the schoo.... Read More

Murfreesboro sends 3 firefighters to help with Tropical Storm Sally

Sep 15, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department will join with other agencies from Middle Tennessee and deploy to Louisiana to aid in search and rescue efforts followi.... Read More

Mayor McFarland, Windrow hold third 'Conversation on Race' Sept. 15

Sep 15, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Mayor's "Conversation on Race" resumes this week. Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a live televised briefing Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. on Facebook and CityTV. Watc.... Read More

Greenway Art Festival goes virtual in 2020

Sep 15, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Due to Covid-19, the Greenway Art Festival will be a virtual event in 2020, featuring talented artists in an Interactive PDF. The 2020 Virtual Greenway Art Festival wi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Streets Department employee honored for helping distraught woman

Sep 15, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Streets Department employee Brook Nance is the August Stars Winner, nominated by Kane Adams, for demonstrating exemplary service and representing the city in.... Read More

2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

20 Rutherford seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Sep 14, 2020 at 10:14 am by Voice Wire

Until yesterday, she and a guidance counselor at Smyrna High School had to keep the excitement of announcing the school's first National Merit Scholarship winner in "a really.... Read More

Rising waters trap 2 men in Snail Shell Cave

Sep 14, 2020 at 09:35 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men trapped inside Snail Shell Cave with rising waters from heavy rains were rescued Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13 by teams of Rutherford County emergency responders.&nb.... Read More

How Bryan Terry plans spend Tennessee's $732M in funds for needy families

Sep 11, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is preparing to introduce "Pathway to Prosperity" legislation for the 2021 legislative session in efforts to support Tennesseans cu.... Read More

DAR celebrates Constitution Day on Sept. 19

Sep 10, 2020 at 08:00 am by DARCOLONELHARDYMURFREE

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month's annual observance in honor this fo.... Read More