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Rutherford Sheriff: 64 drivers cited for texting while driving

Jan 29, 2021 at 10:59 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sixty-four drivers were cited for texting while driving and 40 drivers were cited for not wearing a seat belt during Operation Lookout Jan. 22. The Rutherford County Traffic.... Read More
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Commercial solicitors now required to obtain permit, ID badge before going door-to-door in La Vergne

Jan 25, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

All commercial solicitors wanting to go door-to-door in La Vergne are now required to get both a permit and ID badge. The City's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the ordin.... Read More
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Jim Tracy has a new job with the state government

Jan 25, 2021 at 08:54 am by Michelle Willard

Jim Tracy the former Tennessee State Senator from Bedford County is working for the government again. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance announced last week.... Read More
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Murfreesboro starts process to upgrade Rucker Lane

Jan 25, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

A Section of Rucker Lane from near Muirwood Boulevard to Veterans Parkway will be advertised for bidding in January with reconstruction work projected to begin in Spring 2021..... Read More

Murfreesboro Police warn: Watch out for speed traps Friday morning

Jan 21, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force officers will team up to concentrate on enforcing the speed limit, distracted driving and seat belt safety during “Operation.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Cpl. William Travis with Sgt. Michael Rodgers and Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh

Rutherford Sheriff's Corporal earns Deputy of the Year award from Tennessee Highway Safety Office

Jan 21, 2021 at 09:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Patrol Cpl. William Travis earned the Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Network Deputy of the Year award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office..... Read More
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Murfreesboro Housing Authority continues redevelopment of city’s affordable housing

Jan 19, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The next phase of redeveloping Murfreesboro’s affordable housing is underway by the Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA), following the 2019 development of a master plan.... Read More
Rutherford County Deputy Carol Stafford received the Tennessee Highway Safety Office Beyond the Traffic Stop award.

Rutherford Sheriff's Deputy earns state 'Beyond the Traffic Stop' award

Jan 15, 2021 at 09:11 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Recovering about $17,000 worth of illegal drugs during a traffic stop for speeding earned a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy a state award. Deputy Carol Stafford earn.... Read More

Smyrna Fire installs 55 automated external defibrillators in town facilities and front-line public safety vehicles

Jan 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Fire Department personnel are installing 55 automated external defibrillators (AED) in Town facilities, including concession stands at each ballfield, front-line fire a.... Read More

Missing Rutherford County woman with dementia found safely

Jan 13, 2021 at 01:19 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A missing Rutherford County woman with dementia was found unharmed this morning in Wilson County, a sheriff’s supervisor said. Deborah Alsup, 67, was reported missing a.... Read More