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MTSU commissions 3 graduating cadets as Army officers

Dec 11, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Retired U.S. Army Col. Rickey Smith welcomed three MTSU graduating senior cadets to the American profession of arms during the fall commissioning ceremony, one day before they.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue battles 3 separate brush fires in Kittrell

Dec 11, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue warns that open burning, if not done properly, can lead to large brush fires and additional consequences. The department responded to a total of.... Read More
Major Steve Spence, left, congratulates MADD winners Deputy Austin Watson, Cpl. April Haggard, Deputy Cody Didier, Deputy Zachary Campbell, Deputy Mina Awad, Cpl. William Travis and Sgt. Mich

Rutherford Sheriff Office achieves top Mothers Against Drunk Driving top award

Dec 10, 2021 at 02:10 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office achieved the Outstanding Department Award from MADD Tennessee for increasing awareness to prevent drunk driving and arresting impaired.... Read More

Where Philanthropy Begins: Emmett gives one bike at a time

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Hello Rutherford County, meet Emmett. Emmett is a young man that lives in Murfreesboro with his folks and Emmett has a heart bigger than Tennessee itself. This mighty tough l.... Read More
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Chad Miller, CEO of Legacy Sports, makes announcement for $350 million, 260-plus acre, multi-use family sports, and entertainment complex in Murfreesboro’s City Hall Rotunda.

Could Legacy Sports Tennessee be the next Bible Park USA?

Dec 10, 2021 at 09:45 am by Michelle Willard 5

Legacy Sports Tennessee announced Thursday, Dec. 10 it plans to build a "sports and entertainment destination for not only those in Middle Tennessee; it will attract visitors.... Read More
FUMC Christmas Eve Services, Dec. 24, 2021

Upcoming Christmas events at First United Methodist Church

Dec 10, 2021 at 07:00 am by rwalsh

Join us at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 am for a beloved Christmas tradition. The story of Jesus' coming will unfold from the Gard.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Patty Oeser

Detective Oeser receives First Responder Award from NAMI

Dec 09, 2021 at 02:31 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Detective Patty Oeser earned the Crisis Intervention Training First Responder of the Year award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.... Read More

Democrats vote against partisan school board elections

Dec 09, 2021 at 09:25 am by CathyWatts 3

By an overwhelming majority, the Rutherford County Democratic Party voted not to add partisan Democratic primary elections for school board positions to the ballot in the 2022.... Read More

The Blue Angels are coming back to Smyrna in 2023

Dec 08, 2021 at 09:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

The Blue Angels are coming back to Tennessee next year. The Blue Angels will fly in the Tennessee skies over in Smyrna on June 10 and 11, 2023. On Tuesday, the organization a.... Read More
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MTSU received bid to the Bahamas Bowl

Dec 08, 2021 at 08:50 am by Cynthialynn Jones 4

The Blue Raiders (6-6) will play Toledo (7-5) on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Bahamas Bowl. The game marks the ninth bowl game for Middle Tennessee during the FBS (Division I-A).... Read More
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The annual Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting was held Friday evening, Dec. 3, 2021, on the east side of the Public Square. (Photos by Jim Davis/MPRD)

Photos: Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 07, 2021 at 09:45 am by Voice Wire

The annual Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting was held Friday evening, Dec. 3, 2021, on the east side of the Public Square.  Organized by Main Street Murfreesboro.... Read More
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Photos from the 2021 Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade and Food Drive

Photos: 46th annual Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade and Food Drive

Dec 07, 2021 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

The 46th annual Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade and Food Drive was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Spectators gathered along the parade route to watch floats, bands, clas.... Read More
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Photos: Christmas Lights at Cannonsburgh Village

Dec 07, 2021 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire

The holiday spirit inspired Cannonsburgh Village this year for its annual Christmas lights drive-through. From 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3-19, C.... Read More
John Hood discusses his life, career, and legacy in the MTSU Room at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce for final “Storytellers” program, Nov. 19, 2021.j

John Hood discusses life and legacy on farewell 'Storytellers'

Dec 07, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

John Hood is the quintessential public servant who is fond of saying that “service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on earth.”  Hood’s rent i.... Read More

Mayor Ketron Announces Gaither as New RCEMS Director

Dec 07, 2021 at 08:30 am by Cynthialynn Jones 1

Brian Gaither is the new Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services’ (RCEMS) Director, announced Mayor Bill Ketron Monday. The move proactively fills the director&rsq.... Read More