Life & Human Interest

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Murfreesboro Mama: A Local Christmas Bucket List

Dec 11, 2020 at 10:30 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

It seems to happen every year: Just when my husband and I are pretty sure we've got the holidays on lock and our plans made, something crops up to throw us into a busier-than-.... Read More

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600 local homeless students will get new shoes thanks to Soles4Souls

Dec 10, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

It had been years since he had been to a shoe store. So long in fact, when the boy was offered a brand-new pair of running shoes, he was certain he wore size eight. Two hours.... Read More

Smyrna food drives net 100K+ items for neighbors in need

Dec 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Town of Smyrna collected 42,066 non-perishable items in the annual Christmas Food Drive to benefit Nourish Food Bank. The annual food drive historically culminates.... Read More

Rotary Club of Murfreesboro Hotcakes and Holly Fundraiser Goes Virtual

Dec 09, 2020 at 07:00 am by Lee Rennick 1

Rotary Club of Murfreesboro will be presenting its 18th annual Hotcakes and Holly fundraising breakfast virtually from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. While .... Read More

How United Way's prescription savings partnership produced $6M in savings

Dec 07, 2020 at 12:00 pm by United Way 1

The local United Way announced that residents of Rutherford and Cannon counties have saved $6 million on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with FamilyW.... Read More

Tennessee State Parks see record camping in October, new November high

Dec 04, 2020 at 12:30 pm by Voice Wire 1

Camping in the last two months reached historic highs in Tennessee State Parks. The parks saw 62,124 nights camping in October, a one-month record for camping stays in the sy.... Read More

Murfreesboro municipal judge honored by state organization

Nov 30, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 3

Murfreesboro Municipal Judge Ewing Sellers was recently awarded the 2020 Sharon G. Lee Award of Excellence by the Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference, according to a pres re.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Ways to Celebrate Advent

Nov 28, 2020 at 01:11 pm by Laura Beth Payne 1

I love Christmas. I adore Christmas. I look all year for red bows, twinkling lights, and the opportunity to bake myself into oblivion when thick jeans and lumpy sweaters cover.... Read More

La Vergne Middle offers free, carryout-only community Thanksgiving meal

Nov 25, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

"Project Feed" — as it is known — provides too powerful of an impact for local families to keep La Vergne Middle School from hosting its annual free community.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving During Covid-19

Nov 20, 2020 at 01:40 pm by Laura Beth Payne 1

What a year 2020 has been! I won't lie and say I wasn't hoping that Covid-19 would be behind us by now (says everyone!). I remember thinking at Easter how excited I would be t.... Read More

La Vergne Police need donations for Christmas program

Nov 18, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

'Tis the season of giving and this year there's a need greater than ever before. The La Vergne Police Department is asking for donations that will be handed out to those.... Read More

WANTED: Secret Santa's for Needy Families

Nov 17, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center 1

"2020 has been a tough year for all of us—with layoffs, furloughs, and families unable to pay their bills and buy groceries," Child Advocacy Center Family Services Coord.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Where to Take Santa Photos and Family Christmas Pics Around Town

Nov 13, 2020 at 09:49 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

If you're like me, you look forward to Christmas all year and then after Halloween you're thinking, "Whoa! Here already?" Christmas does come (thank goodness!), and while it'.... Read More

Lascassas Elementary collects more than 13,000 items for food drive

Nov 11, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Two years ago, Dustin Harden was doing what any other third-grader would be doing after school — he was watching television — when he was struck by the message of.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Mama: 6 Reasons to Visit Sugarbush Farm

Nov 03, 2020 at 09:17 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

Urban homesteading has been a part of my life since I was little. I guess it has something to do with reading Little House on the Prairie so often while growing up, and having.... Read More