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Midstate students travel to China with MTSU delegation

Aug 26, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

HANGZHOU, China — Matthew Smith got to make Chinese dumplings. Alexis Huber didn’t think she’d ever see duck heads on the menu for breakfast. And Justin Reed.... Read More
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Murfreesboro's Cherie Jobe Keynotes ALS Handbags for Hope in Nashville

Aug 25, 2018 at 05:21 pm by tbeckwith

Laughter and tears were in abundance as people throughout the midstate gathered to support the ALS Association of Tennessee, Thursday night, Aug. 23 at Richland Hills Cou.... Read More

MTSU swears in new cadets to ROTC program

Aug 25, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

MTSU’s Military Science Program ushered in the fall 2018 semester with a brief formal swearing-in ceremony, as eight newly contracted students took their oaths Thursday,.... Read More

Iriarte-Gross, 14 colleagues honored by MTSU Foundation

Aug 24, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

A welcome tradition at MTSU’s Fall Faculty Meeting is the annual presentation of the MTSU Foundation Awards, which recognize, celebrate and reward university faculty mem.... Read More

Murfreesboro dispatcher retires after 31 years

Aug 24, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

Dispatcher Janie Lawrence is officially the first career telecommunicator to retire from the City of Murfreesboro. Lawrence retired in July, just two months shy of 31 years of.... Read More

When will Middle Tennessee Blvd. be finished?

Aug 24, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee kicked off the new academic year Thursday, Aug. 23, by applauding the university’s faculty and staff for continued progress in student re.... Read More
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4 Rutherford students have dinner with Bill and Crissy Haslam

Aug 24, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Four students from Rutherford County Schools – Rowan Wools, Benjamin Luther, Collin Barrett and Olivia Palmer – were recently invited to the Governor’s Mansi.... Read More
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Photos: Kenny Chesney 'Trip around the sun' Tour 2018

Aug 23, 2018 at 02:30 pm by Powersn93

Kenny Chesney played to a sold-out crowd Aug. 11 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The concert was part of his "Trip Around the Sun" tour. "There’s nothing like a s.... Read More

MFRD's Compton Receives Leadership Award at Paramedic Graduation

Aug 23, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department Firefighter Eric Compton was honored Aug. 13 at the Motlow State EMS Education Achievement Ceremony in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Compt.... Read More
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SROs offer enhanced driving class for teens

Aug 22, 2018 at 11:37 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Teens can build their knowledge and driving experience through the Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education course taught by School Resource Officers. School Resource Off.... Read More
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Photos: Patterson Park Community Center anniversary

Aug 22, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Patterson Park Community Center celebrated its 15th anniversary of the expanded center Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, by honoring Dr. James Patterson, the dentist and communi.... Read More

Rockvale High, Rocky Fork Elementary schools opening dates set

Aug 22, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

In a post on its website, Rutherford County Schools set the tentative opening dates for Rockval High and Rocky Fork Elementary schools in August 2019. Here are a few oth.... Read More

Rutherford Sheriff's detective to appear on Investigation Discovery true crime show

Aug 21, 2018 at 12:03 pm by Michelle Willard

Sheriff’s Detective Ty Downing will discuss his investigation of the Jack Rains murder case in 2007 on the nationally broadcast Investigation Discovery channel. The s.... Read More

City department restructuring continues with 3rd new division

Aug 21, 2018 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro launched a third new division—the Utility Enterprises Division Friday, Aug. 17—as part of the on-going process to reorganize the City's ad.... Read More

Cost of building houses to increase Aug. 27

Aug 21, 2018 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department is announcing the August 27 effective date of new residential construction permit fees.  The fee changes follow a specia.... Read More