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MTSU to require masks for fall semester

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University's senior administrators delivered strong messages on the institution's requirement for students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear face cov.... Read More
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Henry Horton State Park to get a new visitor center

Jul 21, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials recently launched construction of a two-story visitor center and a new 6,381-square-foot restaurant representing $8.25 million in.... Read More

Ketron imposes mask mandate

Jul 20, 2020 at 05:18 pm by Voice Wire 7

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Monday afternoon that Rutherford County will officially impose a mask mandate beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 a.m. “.... Read More
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Special Kids 2020 Banquet goes virtual

Jul 20, 2020 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center will host its annual banquet as a “virtual event” for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 3. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a.... Read More
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Retail, restaurant traffic rose ahead of July 4 in Tennessee metro areas

Jul 17, 2020 at 02:24 pm by Voice Wire

Data analysis by a Middle Tennessee State University professor suggests that Fourth of July weekend preparations brought a substantial, but short-lived, boost in visits to ret.... Read More

Voter guide offers side-by-side introduction to candidates

Jul 15, 2020 at 04:15 pm by League of Women Voters

The local League of Women Voters has published a voter guide designed to help voters learn more about the contested Rutherford County general elections this August..... Read More

Masks are now required in court

Jul 10, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an Order Thursday, July 9 requiring all persons entering a courthouse for the purpose of court-related business to wear a face covering over.... Read More
Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools are reopening full-time in the fall

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:01 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County Schools will be open in the fall, but how students will attend was up for debate until Thursday, July 9 when the Board of Education made their final dec.... Read More
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Murfreesboro mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Charlie Daniels

Jul 09, 2020 at 03:28 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at City Hall Friday in honor of musician Charlie Daniels who died earlier this week at the age of 83..... Read More

Who is La Vergne's 'Citizen of the Year' for 2020?

Jul 09, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has selected the 2020 Citizen of the Year as part of his initiative for honoring citizens who make a difference in the community. This year’s.... Read More
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WGU Tennessee, Rutherford County Schools partner to give employees access to education

Jul 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

WGU Tennessee announced a new partnership with Rutherford County Schools in a press release Wednesday, July 8. Through the partnership, RCS employees may apply to and en.... Read More
Matt Church

La Vergne Alderman Matt Church resigns following criminal indictment in Rutherford County

Jul 08, 2020 at 01:57 pm by Voice Wire

City of La Vergne Alderman Matt Church has resigned from his seat effective immediately, the city of La Vergne announced Wednesday, July 8. The Board of Aldermen wil.... Read More