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Murfreesboro council approves sale of electric department

Jan 10, 2020 at 08:48 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council approved the sale of the Murfreesboro Electric Department with only one dissenting vote at its meeting held Thursday night, Jan. 9. But the sale.... Read More
Girls Who Code

6 Rutherford students graduate from Girls Who Code program

Jan 10, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Six Rutherford County students were among 13 who graduated from Girls Who Code program in December. Those students are Malena Arhagba (Wilson Elementary), Zoe Barrett (Buchan.... Read More
United Way's Community Baby Shower

How Murfreesboro Water Resources makes giving to United Way's 'Community Baby Shower' easy

Jan 09, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Water Resources Department announced its collaboration with United Way in this year's "Community Baby Shower."  For the annual collaboration.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Ex-boyfriend charged with shooting former girlfriend

Jan 08, 2020 at 02:20 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An ex-boyfriend was apprehended for allegedly shooting his former girlfriend early Wednesday at her home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s lieutenant said. Victim Christin.... Read More
BH Holmes donates $39K+ to lunch debt

La Vergne construction company donates $39K+ to help clear lunch debt

Jan 08, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Local businesses, a real estate organization, a church and individual donors have donated more than $46,000 to schools to help pay off unpaid meal charges. Rutherford Cou.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department

Murfreesboro firefighters discover deceased woman in vehicle in a grocery store parking lot

Jan 07, 2020 at 04:27 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating an unattended death of a woman found by firefighters, unresponsive in a vehicle in a grocery store parking lo.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Rutherford County man charged with breaking into church, market

Jan 07, 2020 at 02:22 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Multiple charges were filed against a man accused of stealing more than $2,500 worth of property from Crescent Church of Christ Friday night on Barfield-Crescent Road, a Ruthe.... Read More
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Jake Leg Stompers play at Linebaugh Library winter reading program launch event

Jan 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Linebaugh Public Library will hold the first Harry Nelson Memorial Winter Reading Program from Jan. 26 -March 7. Linebaugh’s program has been renamed to honor.... Read More
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2020 Polar Bear Plunge at SportsCom

Photos: 2020 Polar Bear Plunge

Jan 06, 2020 at 08:56 am by Voice Wire

At least it wasn't too cold this year when local polar bears kicked off 2020 by plunging into the Boro Beach pool at SportsCom on Saturday, Jan. 4. SportsCom's outdoor p.... Read More
Hanna Callicutt from the Legal Aid Society

How the Legal Aid Society can help restore lost public assistance benefits

Jan 04, 2020 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

For Tennesseans who are dependent on public assistance benefits, a difference of $100 or $200 in their monthly budgets can dramatically affect the way they live. If their mont.... Read More
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United Way Community Baby Shower

United Way seeks collection sites for 7th annual Community Baby Shower

Jan 03, 2020 at 10:30 am by United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the Rutherford County Health Department are set to collect essential baby items for expectant and new mothers beginning Ja.... Read More
House fire on Centertree Drive

Murfreesboro Fire: Father, daughter escape house fire unharmed

Jan 03, 2020 at 08:49 am by Voice Wire

A father and his daughter were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in a converted garage quickly spread Thursday morning, Jan. 2, according to a news rel.... Read More
MTSU students dig for the past at Fort Negley Park

MTSU students dig in at Fort Negley Park

Jan 02, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — MTSU students are unearthing an important chapter in Nashville history and American history — one small plot at a time. Actually, And.... Read More
Murfreesboro Police Department

Murfreesboro PD promotes 4 to Lieutenant, 1 civilian employee retires

Jan 01, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department Chief Michael Bowen promoted four sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant – Lt. Jeff Baskette, Lt. Melonie Roche, .... Read More
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Countdown to Noon Years

Photos: Countdown to Noon Years

Jan 01, 2020 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

Countdown to Noon Years was held at the St. Clair Senior Center on Dec. 31, 2019. Photos by Jim Davis, Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.