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Parents charged with aggravated child abuse of 2-month-old son

Jun 10, 2020 at 10:41 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Parents of a 2-month-old son were indicted for aggravated child abuse, neglect and endangerment charges after he suffered more than 10 fractures, a Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More

Madelyn Scales Harris addresses racism during Murfreesboro City Council meeting

Jun 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard 3

Murfreesboro Vice Mayor Madelyn Scales Harris spoke about her experiences with racism in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County at the City Council meeting on June 4. She sp.... Read More

MED, Middle Tennessee Electric merger approved by TVA

Jun 09, 2020 at 01:18 pm by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Valley Authority has approved the proposed merger between the Murfreesboro Electric Department and Middle Tennessee Electric, it was announced June 9. "This rep.... Read More

Three men charged with killing Smyrna man Monday

Jun 09, 2020 at 11:57 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Three men were charged with killing a Smyrna resident Monday off Corner Drive, a Rutherford County Sheriff's detective said. Victim Thein Win, 23, died about 10 a.m. Monday i.... Read More

Save lives by giving blood for Battle of the Badges bloodmobile

Jun 09, 2020 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Want to save three lives? Give blood. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is sponsoring an American Red Cross bloodmobile for the annual Battle of the Badges drive with other.... Read More

Corona quarantine drains nearly $200M from state's coffers

Jun 09, 2020 at 09:57 am by Michelle Willard

Prepare for some belt tightening, Tennesseans. The good news is the state's revenue only dropped about 16 percent in April, the first full month that was Corona-canceled.... Read More

Rutherford County Virtual School will launch with up to 100 students during inaugural year

Jun 09, 2020 at 09:45 am by Voice Wire

Dr. Jessica Supakhan, a popular business instructor at Holloway High for the past 11 years, was humbled and grateful when told she was being named the first principal of the n.... Read More

United Way seeks books to help stop the 'summer slide'

Jun 09, 2020 at 08:00 am by United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is hosting a collection drive for its annual Literacy Day of Action aimed at helping stop the "summer slide." Donati.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Receives National Recognition

Jun 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center received national recognition this month when Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble was spotlighted in the 2019 Darkness to Light .... Read More

Driver killed in his car Monday in Smyrna after reported shooting

Jun 08, 2020 at 01:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

One driver died inside his car after an apparent shooting about 10 a.m. Monday off Corner Drive near Smyrna, a Rutherford County Sheriff's supervisor said. The man has not be.... Read More

Gatsby Party goes virtual with a murder mystery

Jun 08, 2020 at 01:21 pm by Michelle Willard

Every year, hundreds gather in their best Roaring 1920s attire for the annual Gatsby Party of Rutherford County. But like many events this year, the Gatsby was canceled..... Read More

The (fireworks) show will go on, but at a new location

Jun 08, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro will present its annual fireworks display from a new location this year to celebrate Independence Day July 4. Although there will be no official ven.... Read More

Step 4 to preventing child abuse: Recognize the Signs

Jun 04, 2020 at 02:08 pm by Child Advocacy Center

"The signs that a child is being sexually abused are not always obvious," explained Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble. "It is important that.... Read More

Bill Lee submits budget with $681M in cuts, dip into $1.5B rainy day fund

Jun 04, 2020 at 01:52 pm by Voice Wire 1

Gov. Bill Lee's administration today outlined new spending plans for state government that reflect significant revenue reductions due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Depa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Ways to Celebrate the Discovery Center June 5

Jun 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

On a scale of 1-10, what local spots have your children missed most during quarantine? My kids (and I) have missed our favorite restaurants around 7, the parks for climbing a.... Read More