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White powder forces HazMat response in downtown Murfreesboro

Sep 09, 2020 at 07:00 pm by Voice Wire 3

According to a Facebook post from the Murfreesboro Police Department, Murfreesboro Fire and MPD personnel responded to a Haz-Mat situation at 10 N. Public Square in downtown M.... Read More

Royce Taylor to speak at 18th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Sep 08, 2020 at 01:16 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Former U.S. Navy Seal Royce Taylor will be the keynote speaker for the 18th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m., Friday at the Sheriff’s Office’s 9/11 Memor.... Read More

Mariah Phillips raises $100K+ in Baum challenge

Sep 08, 2020 at 09:02 am by Voice Wire

Mariah Phillips, the Democratic challenger to incumbent State Rep. Charlie Baum, announced she raised over $100,000 since her campaign began, the most from a Democratic candid.... Read More

Decorated veteran headline MTSU's virtual 9/11 Remembrance

Sep 04, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Decorated veteran and Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority president and CEO Doug Kreulen will be the guest speaker for the sixth annual Middle Tennessee State University.... Read More

Information needed on Shontisha Rutland whose remains were found on Mt. Herman Road

Sep 03, 2020 at 01:21 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Family members need more information after learning their relative’s skeletal remains were found July 27 in a field off Mt. Herman Road, Rutherford County Sheriff’.... Read More

Why you should get your flu shot

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:05 am by Voice Wire

Fall 2020 is the most important time ever to get your flu shot. CDC and infectious disease experts warn this fall may be precarious as both flu and COVID-19 will be circu.... Read More

La Vergne set to reopen public building lobbies on Sept. 1

Sep 01, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne will be reopening its building lobbies beginning Sept. 1. "The numbers have shown a steady decline," Mayor Jason Cole said. "Because of that, we feel no.... Read More

Rutherford County extends mask mandate through the end of September

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:20 am by Michelle Willard

With improvement in active COVID-19 infections, Rutherford County extends its mask mandate, according to the mayor's office. On Friday, Aug. 28, Gov. Bill Lee issued.... Read More

La Vergne Police Chief announces retirement

Aug 28, 2020 at 01:30 pm by Voice Wire

La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker announced his upcoming retirement at the Thursday night Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop. His last day will be Sept. 7. Walker was.... Read More

Deputies working overtime to enforce DUI laws, save lives

Aug 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Twenty-three people died in traffic crashes this year in Rutherford County, five more than last year at this time, a sheriff’s sergeant said. That’s why additiona.... Read More

Murfreesboro firefighters called home from Hurricane Laura deployment

Aug 28, 2020 at 09:18 am by Voice Wire 1

A group of Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department firefighters, deployed to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, is returning home after being told the task force.... Read More

Are you ready for Tropical Depression Laura?

Aug 27, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

With Hurricane Laura forecast in the area for tonight and tomorrow, it is a good time for homeowners to make sure they are ready to weather the storm. Homeowners can protect.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office K-9 Officers

Sheriff's K9s celebrate National Dog Day

Aug 26, 2020 at 08:41 am by Lisa Marchesoni

National Dog Day helps rescue dogs and honors dogs who put their lives on the line. The Sheriff's Office celebrates the day by honoring the K9 Unit of eight deputies and thei.... Read More

Barfield Elementary teacher gets creative with socially distanced classroom

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

When Erin Patterson and her husband took possession of more than a dozen decades old windows in their garage, neither of them had any idea what use they would have for them..... Read More

Back to School Dash wants you to run at your own pace at your own place

Aug 25, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The City Schools Foundation will kick off the 2020-2021 school year with a virtual 5K/10K run on September 12, 2020. The 5th annual Back to School Dash, presented by Children'.... Read More