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Smyrna Fire Department battle a blaze

Smyrna fire sends two residents and one firefighter to the hospital

Mar 04, 2020 at 01:58 pm by Voice Wire

An early morning fire sent three to the hospital, according to a press release from the Smyrna Fire Department.  A-Shift Smyrna Fire Department personnel were dispatched.... Read More

Murfreesboro firefighters help with tornado aftermath in Wilson County

Mar 04, 2020 at 09:04 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded for mutual aid in the aftermath of a devastating tornado that hit Wilson County and other parts of Middle Tennessee Tuesda.... Read More
Middle Tennessee Super Tuesday Tornado 2020

United Way accepting donations for Middle Tennessee storm victims

Mar 03, 2020 at 02:29 pm by Voice Wire

As many Middle Tennessee communities are dealing with the devastation from storms during the early morning hours on March 3, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is of.... Read More
Roots Radio WMOT 89.5FM

MTSU’s Roots Radio back on air after storm damages main tower

Mar 03, 2020 at 10:39 am by Voice Wire

WMOT Roots Radio 89.5, the Americana public station owned and operated by Middle Tennessee State University, was knocked off air for about six hours after the storms that swep.... Read More
Murfreesboro Triumph Awards 2020 winners

Murfreesboro announced Triumph Award winners on Saturday, February 29

Mar 03, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The second annual Triumph Awards ceremony was held February 29, at Patterson Park Community Center. Patterson Park celebrated Black History Month by awarding local and nationa.... Read More
A photo of Mule-kicker burglary suspect

More charges filed against 'mule-kicker' burglary suspect

Mar 02, 2020 at 02:21 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Sixteen additional charges were filed against the "mule-kicker" suspect after video showed him allegedly kicking in store doors with the back of his legs, a Rutherford County.... Read More

Daughter charged with shooting disabled mother because she wouldn't sleep

Feb 27, 2020 at 10:48 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A daughter allegedly shot her disabled mother in the face with a pellet gun because she would not go to sleep Tuesday at their home, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detect.... Read More
Siegel High School's Model UN team

Siegel High School's Model UN team claims top award at statewide competition

Feb 27, 2020 at 09:28 am by Voice Wire

Siegel High School's Model UN team recently competed in the University of Tennessee's Volunteer Model UN Conference. Students were given the opportunity to debate in ten comm.... Read More
Ugly Duckling Ball of Yore

Step into Spring at the 53rd Ugly Duckling Ball and Patron’s Party

Feb 27, 2020 at 08:00 am by Collier

Spring is in the air and Charity Circle's premiere fundraising events, The Ugly Duckling Ball and Patron's Party planners are busy at work to create their most beautiful, most.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Armed robbery suspect shot at police, causing pile up on New Salem

Feb 26, 2020 at 03:39 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

An armed robbery suspect was arrested after ramming a Murfreesboro Police car and escaping injury when he drove toward a deputy who fired at him Wednesday on Cason Lane, law e.... Read More
Students from McFadden

Central Magnet, McFadden and Thurman Francis students advance to state GeoBee competition

Feb 26, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

A trio of Rutherford County Schools — Central Magnet, McFadden School of Excellence and Thurman Francis Arts Academy — recently took part in the 2020 school-level.... Read More
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Autistic man from Blackman lost and found in Smyrna

Feb 26, 2020 at 09:09 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced that emergency responders were searching for a 21-year-old autistic man who cannot speak.... Read More
25th annual Regional Science Olympiad at MTSU

Central Magnet, St. Rose win at Regional Science Olympiad

Feb 26, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro’s Central Magnet School and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School captured first place in their respective high school and middle school divisions to wrap up the.... Read More
Susan Gulley

Susan Gulley named director of Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Feb 25, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Susan Gulley as director of cultural and heritage tourism, a position previously held by the late Dr. Ginna Fost.... Read More
The Ketrons

Week in Ketron: All she got was probation

Feb 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard 1

Back when I worked for the corporate-owned paper in town, I wrote a weekly story about young professionals. At one point, someone suggested I do a profile of Kelsey Ketron. I.... Read More

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