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Murfreesboro Electric, Middle Tennessee Electric merger is offically official

Jul 01, 2020 at 10:52 am by Voice Wire

The merger between the Murfreesboro Electric Department and Middle Tennessee Electric became official and finalized Wednesday, July 1. "Now we begin bringing our two great te.... Read More

Do Rutherford County mayors have the authority to mandate masks?

Jun 30, 2020 at 11:37 am by Voice Wire

Over the weekend, Dr. Michael Caldwell, Director of the Metro Public Health Department issued Public Health Order 8 that mandates the use of facial coverings or masks in David.... Read More

How to not blow yourself up this July 4th

Jun 30, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Fourth of July holiday is quickly approaching, and Murfreesboro’s Fire Rescue and Police departments are coordinating safety measures for those in the community who.... Read More

Antioch man dies, child injured in Medical Center Parkway crash

Jun 29, 2020 at 03:45 pm by Voice Wire

An Antioch man has died, and three others were hurt, including a 5-year-old child, following a near head-on collision on Medical Center Pkwy. Sunday, June 28. The crash was th.... Read More

State grant helps Kymari House with its programs for low-income families

Jun 29, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Kymari House in Murfreesboro is one of 19 organizations statewide that was awarded a grant from Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts from the Parent Ed.... Read More

Fill out your damn Census

Jun 29, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

As we celebrate Independence Day, Murfreesboro residents are reminded to "Be Counted" and fill out your damn census. The 2020 Census is a civic duty vital to the communi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications promotes 5 employees

Jun 29, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center recently recognized employee promotions after a ceremony honoring them was postponed because of COVID-19. "Our success.... Read More

How to act responsibly when you discover the child is being abused

Jun 29, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"Children often test the water when they disclose child sexual abuse to an adult," shared Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. "They give you a little information an.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol horses

Nissan employees craft shields for Sheriff's Mounted Patrol horses

Jun 26, 2020 at 09:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff's Mounted Patrol horse Randy appeared curious when Nissan quality manager Bob Gray and trim and chassis supervisor Neal White attached a protective face shield on his.... Read More

Smyrna West Principal traded Opry stage for classroom

Jun 26, 2020 at 08:25 am by Voice Wire

Judy Taylor and her soon-to-be-husband Greg Sides had hoped to get married in May or June 1983, but, because of their schedule, they opted for July 30. Two days la.... Read More

La Vergne passes $23M city budget with no tax increase

Jun 24, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget at a special meeting on June 23 at City Hall. The FY 2020-21 general fund budget.... Read More

Eagleville's Natalee Drummond advances in virtual 'Amazing Shake'

Jun 24, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

In keeping with the spirit of the Amazing Shake, students participating in this year's national competition had to think on their feet and make the adjustment from traveling t.... Read More

Christiana Elementary School's new principal is Chris Lafferty

Jun 23, 2020 at 07:30 am by Voice Wire

Chris Lafferty has spent the past nine years developing and honing his academic leadership skills and empowering students to succeed as an assistant principal at Barfield Elem.... Read More

School Resource Officer Sgt. Bill West with a student

One of the first School Resource Officers retires from Rutherford Schools

Jun 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

School Resource Officer Sgt. Bill West is passionate about school safety and building better understanding between students and law enforcement. "The bottom line is we are th.... Read More

Give blood, get tested for COVID-19 antibodies Wednesday at the Rutherford Sheriff's Office

Jun 22, 2020 at 11:32 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Eighty-one people will receive the gift of life because Sheriff's Office employees and families, an MTSU Police detective and community residents donated blood June 10 during.... Read More