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Rutherford County Sheriff's Citizen Academy

Sign up now for the Rutherford Sheriff's Citizen Academy

Jul 02, 2021 at 08:07 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Residents may learn about the daily activities of the law enforcement and corrections during the free Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. Some of the topics covered in the clas.... Read More
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Rutherford Sheriff's deputies hope to stop drag racing, road rage incidents on I-24

Jul 01, 2021 at 01:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies hope increased enforcement on Interstate 24 will reduce the number of road rage situations and save lives this year, a sheriff&rsquo.... Read More
Fireworks Safety

Murfreesboro man loses part of hand in fireworks accident

Jul 01, 2021 at 01:37 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police and Fire Rescue Departments are urging residents to practice fireworks safety after part of a man’s hand was amputated while attempting to shoot a fi.... Read More
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Rutherford County Schools uses part of COVID-relief to create 'Learning Loss Supervisor'

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools will be using part of its Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund to hire the newly created position of Learning Loss Supervisor. Thi.... Read More
Nissan Foundation

Nissan Foundation awards $285K to Tennessee nonprofits

Jul 01, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Nissan Foundation recently announced it is awarding $697,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations for its 2021 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are located in.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire Rescue: How not to blow your hand off on the Fourth of July

Jun 30, 2021 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue is offering a host of fireworks safety tips ahead of this weekend’s Fourth of July Celebrations. “While legal for purchase, RCFR doe.... Read More
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Tennessee National Guard heads to Texas for training this summer

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:32 am by Voice Wire

Nearly 3,000 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard are headed to Fort Hood, Texas, this summer for a training exercise as part of their Annual Training. Soldiers fr.... Read More
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Photos: Splash Out at Siegel Park

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:13 am by Voice Wire

The first of three Splash Out events by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation was held June 24 at Siegel Park. On July 8, Splash Out will be held at Barfield Park and July 2.... Read More
Rutherford County Correctional Work Center mechatronics class

Rutherford County's workhouse adds mechatronics classes for inmates

Jun 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center recently launched a new program that is geared toward reducing recidism by preparing inmates for release and reentry into t.... Read More

'Rhythm and Resonance' Art Exhibit Opens June 29 in City Rotunda

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The public is invited to the summer City Hall rotunda exhibit Rhythm and Resonance: Expressionism in Stereo featuring works by artists Dalia Garcia and Deb Wellborn. The exhib.... Read More
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Photos: Murfreesboro Boat Day 2021

Jun 28, 2021 at 02:34 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation's Boat Day was held Saturday at the Manson Pike Trailhead of the Murfreesboro Greenway System. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boads were provided.... Read More

Survey shows strong opposition to landfill expansion

Jun 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

At 6 p.m. Monday, June 28 at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion of Middle Po.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell and bloodhound Fred

Endangered girl hugs Sheriff's K9 Fred for locating her in DeKalb County

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:31 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A missing and endangered 6-year-old girl hugged Rutherford County Sheriff’s bloodhound Fred after he rescued her Friday in DeKalb County, said Fred’s handler, K9 D.... Read More
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Tennessee ranks among states with best roads in the nation

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl 1

According to a recent survey, Tennessee has something more of which to be proud. It might be unexpected too. Tennessee has the best roadways in the Southeast and few states na.... Read More

Rutherford County adopts School Facilities Tax

Jun 23, 2021 at 02:58 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Commissioners voted unanimously at Thursday’s County Commission meeting to adopt the “School Facilities Tax” in lieu of the Rutherford Coun.... Read More