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MTSU honors 17th almnus to reach general rank in 71-year history of university's Army ROTC

Apr 13, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Robert S. Powell Jr. was honored by his alma mater Monday as the 17th graduate of Middle Tennessee State University’s Army ROTC in its 71-ye.... Read More

How to apply for funeral expenses for COVID-related deaths

Apr 12, 2021 at 10:43 am by Voice Wire

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program launched Monday to assist with financial expenses of funerals for COVID-19 related deaths. “We recognize that our c.... Read More

Park planning continues in west Murfreesboro amid potential rezoning of property along Veterans Parkway

Apr 12, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is resuming plans for development of a park in west Murfreesboro located on 154 acres a mile west of Veterans Parkway on .... Read More

MTSU breaks ground on new $40.1M building for School of Concrete and Construction Management

Apr 08, 2021 at 10:31 am by Voice Wire 1

Middle Tennessee State University officials broke ground Tuesday, April 6, on a much-needed 54,000-square-foot, $40.1 million School of Concrete and Construction Management bu.... Read More

Who is La Vergne's new alderman?

Apr 07, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Magen Honeycutt to the board as a new alderman at the beginning of the regular meeting on April 6, according to a press rel.... Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 02, 2021 at 11:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

Experts estimate that 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday, Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Tatum Hochstetler said. ".... Read More

MTSU School of Nursing’s site for COVID-19 vaccinations

Tennessee reaches 1M fully vaccinated

Apr 02, 2021 at 11:04 am by Michelle Willard 12

Tennessee has reached a vaccination landmark of one million Tennesseans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 22 percent have received at least one dose. "We.... Read More

8 drivers cited for using cell phones in school zones by Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Apr 01, 2021 at 11:22 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eight drivers received citations for driving while texting or talking on cell phones in school zones Friday in Murfreesboro, a police sergeant said. Murfreesboro Police, Tenn.... Read More

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 01, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, 1 in four girls and 1 in six boys will be victimized before their 18th birthdays, and 1 in 6 women are the v.... Read More

14-year-old triplets pursue pre-med track as freshmen at MTSU

Apr 01, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

At age 14, the amazing Alnassari triplets may be too young to drive, but the Nashville, Tennessee, high school students are steering their own success stories in dual enrollme.... Read More

Legal Aid Society to host annual Breakfast of Champions event virtually on April 7

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Olympic Skater Scott Hamilton is set to keynote Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands's annual Breakfast of Champions. A fundraiser for Tennessee's larg.... Read More

Celebrate and Support Discovery Center with Secret Garden Events this spring

Mar 30, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Enter the enchanting outdoor spaces of Ken and Judy Stones’ historic East Main Street home on June 4 to support one of the city’s most cherished educational resour.... Read More

Smyrna Parks impacted by March 27 flooding

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:49 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department continues to evaluate flood-related closures throughout the Town. The following parks and practice areas remain closed. All.... Read More

Could eliminating Tennessee's state sales taxes on gun safes and gun locking devices reduce gun violence?

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, announced Tuesday, March 30 that they have sponsored bipartisan legislation that will make it less exp.... Read More

3 women escape unharmed early Tuesday morning at Rocky Fork Road house fire

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RFCR), Almaville, Kittrell, and Christiana Fire Departments, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, and Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More