Life & Human Interest

She Will Prevail

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:14 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

It's past time for us to resolve a thing or two about the capital C, CHURCH in America! As my Sunday School teacher would say: “sin is serious business" and I would add.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Things I Learned About Homeschooling in 2021

Jan 05, 2022 at 11:13 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

I didn't want to homeschool. Not really. The thing is I was homeschooled. My education-trained mother and business-degree father did a marvelous job teaching my bro.... Read More
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Photos from the 2021 Smyrna Christmas Parade

Smyrna Christmas, 'Firefighters for Food' food drives net over 110K+ items for neighbors in need

Dec 31, 2021 at 08:59 am by Voice Wire 1

The Town of Smyrna’s Christmas Parade Food Drive and Smyrna Fire Department’s Food Drive collected over 110,980 items for our neighbors in need. The Town of Smyrn.... Read More
Spc. Leah Ray, a Manchester resident, recently completed the U.S. Army’s basic training as an officer candidate in the Tennessee National Guard. (Photo by Sgt. Robert Mercado)

MTSU Alum graduates U.S. Army basic training, pursues officer candidate school

Dec 22, 2021 at 10:45 am by Voice Wire 1

Spc. Leah Ray, a Manchester resident, recently completed the U.S. Army’s basic combat training as an officer candidate in the Tennessee National Guard. Ray enlisted in.... Read More
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MTSU grad helps his Kentucky hometown with raffle

Dec 16, 2021 at 08:44 am by Michelle Willard 1

The depth of connections between the Kentucky communities impacted by the Dec. 10 tornadoes and Middle Tennessee is outstanding and heartbreaking.  I've taken solace in.... Read More
Consolidated Utility District (CUD) Warehouse Supervisor Tom Brunsvold drives a pallet truck holding canned goods donated by CUD employees and staff for Greenhouse Ministries. (Submitted/CUD)

Consolidated Utility District holds massive food drive for Greenhouse Ministries

Dec 13, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 1

“Just like this time last year, CUD has come through to help people in need,” said Phillip Street, CEO of Greenhouse Ministries. Consolidated Utility District (CU.... Read More

Whose mother are you?

Dec 08, 2021 at 10:00 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

This morning I'm in the Temporary Tiny Place kitchen writing. I quietly close the door to the bathroom, to snap a picture of this tiny cooking space. It's dark outside because.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 3 Ice Skating Experiences in the City

Dec 07, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Ready to celebrate the season on the ice? Head out to these family-friendly spots for magical memories. 1. The Ice Rink at World Outreach Church This FREE skate rink ex.... Read More

Insight Counseling Centers Announces Insight Ambassadors of Rutherford County

Dec 01, 2021 at 03:40 pm by Insight Counseling 2

Insight Counseling Centers is pleased to announce its newly formed group, Insight Ambassadors of Rutherford County. The members and theirchurch affiliations are: Ms. Judy C.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Books to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner

Nov 23, 2021 at 09:40 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Here's a thought: Instead of another pie, bring a book to Thanksgiving dinner. Okay, I have nothing against pie. I like pie. A lot of pie! But when I talk to my kids about Th.... Read More

Thanksgiving by the book: Reflection on scripture

Nov 23, 2021 at 09:39 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

What are we thankful for? Are we thankful for the gifts, which bring us much pleasure or are we full us thanksgiving for the one who gives life, redeems life and is life? Eac.... Read More

Antidote to Advent: Hanukkah - The daily practice of lighting candles

Nov 19, 2021 at 10:20 am by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

The Key Word temple is used more than one hundred and fifty times in the King James Version of the Holy Word of God. In the Old Testament we learn how God considered every sin.... Read More

Ribbon Cutting set for Historic Courthouse Museum

Nov 17, 2021 at 08:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones 1

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron invites the community to a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the County’s historic courthouse museum at 3 p.m. Sunda.... Read More

Antidote to Advent: Hanukkah - Time and Tradition

Nov 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm by sonyamcclloughlockridge 1

Time Hanukkah is the eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Syrian Empire..... Read More
Exchange Clubs of Murfreesboro & Rutherford County EMS

Exchange Club provides comforting stuffed animals to local emergency agencies

Nov 09, 2021 at 10:00 am by WrgfhtDon 1

Two hundred small stuff animals from Kohls Cares were recently donated by the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, Rutherford County Fire R.... Read More