Life & Human Interest

Life in the Dominican Republic and Beyond while Surfing for Christ

Sep 02, 2022 at 02:30 pm by Voice Wire 5

by Lexie LudlamWhen God called Maurice Ludlam to move to the Dominican Republic in 2013, he never would’ve expected his ministry to be what it is today. Even as his fami.... Read More

Inaugural ‘Discover Rutherford’ festival showcases county’s diversity

Aug 29, 2022 at 05:09 pm by Voice Wire 2

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022—The diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of Rutherford County residents will be in the spotlight at the inaugural Discover Rutherfo.... Read More

September is Library Card Signup Month

Aug 29, 2022 at 03:50 pm by Voice Wire 2

Tony Award-winning performer, actress, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist Idina Menzel and her sister, author and educator Cara Mentzel, have been named honorary chairs of.... Read More

LOOKING BACK: The Songwriters who Visit a Place Called Hippie Hill - On the Outskirts of Rutherford County, TN

Aug 28, 2022 at 08:17 pm by Voice Wire 3

by Scott Walker / SmallTownBigWorld.com  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) While at Hippie Hill on a cool October day (Oct. 13, 2016), I ran across a man named Wayd Battle. In a s.... Read More

Meet senior Sulav Rayamajhi, the ‘Mayor’ of Rockvale High School

Aug 27, 2022 at 03:01 pm by Voice Wire 2

You won’t find a bigger fan of all things Rockvale High School than senior Sulav Rayamajhi.  He’s lovingly known as the “Mayor of Rockvale” by hi.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Teachers Receive State and National Awards

Aug 27, 2022 at 02:55 pm by Voice Wire 1

(Murfreesboro, TN)- Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) excelled at the Tennessee Department of Education Excellence in Education banquet. MCS teachers were promine.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland Discusses City’s Homelessness Issue

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:54 pm by Justin Stokes 4

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland—who was re-elected this month to City Council—has been serving as city's mayor since April 2014. Since first taking over as mayo.... Read More

Rocky: From Rejection, to Reclamation, Restoration, and Reward

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:51 pm by Paulette Jackson 8

It is 1975, in Philadelphia, PA. Being a student at Philadelphia College of the Bible, just blocks away the Art Museum, I had the experience, to climb and stand on the same st.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric CFO Cindy Layne Selected as 2022 CFO Awards Honoree by Nashville Business Journal

Aug 24, 2022 at 07:06 pm by Voice Wire 4

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Cindy Layne, CFO at Middle Tennessee Electric, was announced as a 2022 CFO Awards honoree by the Nashville Business Journal (NBJ). To view the.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools again named among best school districts in TN

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:59 pm by Voice Wire 2

Rutherford County Schools remains one of the top school districts in Tennessee, based on academic growth scores released by the Tennessee Department of Education. RCS earned.... Read More

Clue Party Returns for Fourth Year in Murfreesboro

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:36 pm by Voice Wire 2

MURFREESBORO, TN - The annual Clue Party fundraiser is returning for its fourth consecutive year on October 22, 2022. The Clue Party transforms the beloved board game into a.... Read More

AAA’s Travel Contest Begins Today! Sixty 8th Graders Can Win a European River Cruise

Aug 23, 2022 at 06:00 am by Voice Wire 3

MIDDLE, Tenn.– AAA’s “Discovery Crew” travel contest for 8th graders begins today! Sixty winners will be taken on the trip of a lifetime.... Read More

Metro Diner in Murfreesboro is bringing back chicken parmesan

Aug 22, 2022 at 06:34 pm by Voice Wire 3

Mama Mia! Metro Diner in Murfreesboro is bringing back chicken parmesan favorites to honor their 30th anniversary. Celebrating with a rotation of past beloved dishes that put.... Read More

Two MPD detectives promoted to sergeant

Aug 22, 2022 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire 3

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Police Chief Michael Bowen announces the promotion of two detectives to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant A.... Read More

Gas Prices in Tennessee Continue Falling

Aug 22, 2022 at 11:40 am by Voice Wire 3

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN) Tennessee gas prices fell, on average, nearly six cents over last week. This brings Tennessee into the 10th consecutive week of state gas price.... Read More