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Kenneth “Coon” Victory, Lifetime Service Award Winner Carolyn Peebles, Young Leader Award Winner Rachel Johnson, and Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed *Holly Pendergrass was unable to attend and

Town of Smyrna honors 2021 Lifetime Service and 2021 Young Leader Award Winners

Feb 21, 2022 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

Mike Moss, Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director, is pleased to announce Carolyn Peebles as the 2021 Kenneth “Coon” Victory Lifetime Service Award winner and Rachel.... Read More

Kids get $1 sundaes at Andy's Frozen Custard February 25

Feb 21, 2022 at 06:16 am by Voice Wire

Andy's Frozen Custard is celebrating the opening of its 2nd Murfreesboro location with $1 kid sundaes for all kids 12 and under all day 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friday, February 2.... Read More

RCFR Charges Smyrna Woman with Arson

Feb 17, 2022 at 03:15 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged Melissa Ann Murphy, 38, of Smyrna with arson following a May 2021 fire at her residence. Upon investigation, o.... Read More

New poll shows strong support for Carr for Mayor

Feb 17, 2022 at 02:47 pm by Voice Wire

Joe Carr demonstrated strong support in a new poll about the race for Mayor of Rutherford County. The poll was conducted with 455 likely voters in Rutherford County,.... Read More

Be a "Hometown Hero" during National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Feb 17, 2022 at 02:29 pm by Voice Wire

“Lace up your favorite walking shoes and join us for the 7th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children,” announced Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon D.... Read More

SRO charges student with threatening Smyrna High School

Feb 17, 2022 at 05:50 am by Lisa Marchesoni

School resource officers identified and charged a Smyrna High School student today who was accused of threatening the school Tuesday night, an SRO sergeant said. “The p.... Read More

Overheated clothes in dryer causes fire at detention center

Feb 16, 2022 at 06:02 am by Lisa Marchesoni

No one suffered injuries when clothes in a dryer overheated, causing flames to erupt in the laundry room early Tuesday at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sherif.... Read More

Then-MTSU graduate students Gale Beaubien, left, and Connor Olson conduct riparian spider research at an Appalachian Mountain stream.

MTSU alumni, mentor find international acclaim from spider research

Feb 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

Three former Middle Tennessee State University student biology researchers studying riparian spiders and their mentor, Ryan Otter, are part of a recently published collaborati.... Read More

This February CASA urges adults to "Talk About It" with teens

Feb 15, 2022 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the Child Advocacy Center wants you to, “Talk About It!” with your teens. Prevention starts with unders.... Read More

Wayne Irvin announces candidacy for Rutherford County Commission

Feb 11, 2022 at 03:49 pm by Voice Wire 1

Conservative and local attorney Wayne Irvin has announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Commission District 14. Irvin is an experienced attorney and certified public acc.... Read More

Smyrna Police Department Pinning Ceremony (L to R): Captain Jeff Dwyer, Officer Collin Kowalski, Officer Mackenzi White, Officer Dylan Coleman, Officer of the Year Justin Hayden, Dispatcher

Smyrna Police Department celebrates three new officers, Dispatcher and Officer of the Year

Feb 11, 2022 at 03:46 pm by Voice Wire

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) recently hosted a ceremony pinning three new officers. The pinning ceremony is the culmination of an intense officer training period, incl.... Read More

Gun recovered at Riverdale High School basketball game

Feb 10, 2022 at 10:37 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

School resource officers quickly recovered a loaded handgun from a 16-year-old former Riverdale High School student during a basketball game Tuesday at the school, said.... Read More

MTSU institute to host WSJ columnist for Black History Month lecture on economist Thomas Sowell

Feb 10, 2022 at 10:24 pm by Voice Wire

n celebration of Black History Month at MTSU, the Political Economy Research Institute is hosting a presentation on the life and works of African American economist and social.... Read More

The Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta presents "Sounds of Spring"

Feb 10, 2022 at 10:21 pm by Voice Wire

Join friends, family, and the Middle Tennessee community for an evening of free music, poetry, and art at the Washington Theatre at Patterson Park. On Saturday, March 2.... Read More

Jami Averwater announces bid for Murfreesboro city council

Feb 10, 2022 at 10:14 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro business owner and attorney Jami K. Averwater announces her candidacy for Murfreesboro City Council. She will appear on the ballot in the upcoming city election o.... Read More