Politics

How can you learn more about the May 3 election? Visit VOTE411!

Apr 18, 2022 at 12:08 pm by League of Women Voters 1

As Rutherford County prepares to vote in the May 3 primaries, the League of Women Voters announces that local election information is now available at VOTE411.org, an online t.... Read More

It's Time for That Oddly-Timed Election Again

Apr 18, 2022 at 10:26 am by Voice Wire

Everyone knows the drill in November for the big, general elections, but the state and local primaries and local municipal elections can sneak up on you.   Early Voting.... Read More

Socialism - Facts about our Semisocialist, Capitalistic Democracy

Apr 13, 2022 at 12:38 pm by Chloe Cerutti 3

Socialism – Facts about our Semisocialist, Capitalistic Democracy Responding to my recent “Charter Schools a Bad Alternative to Public Education,” a couple.... Read More

Joseph Locher Announces Bid for County Commission

Apr 11, 2022 at 01:42 pm by CathyWatts

Joseph “Joey” Locher is a busy father of teenage twin daughters who is running for Rutherford County Commissioner in District 7. District 7 covers a large area bet.... Read More

Mediocrity is a Weak Foundation

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:46 am by Waterman 1

Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s imperious declaration on Twitter that she intended to “grill” Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was met by a collecti.... Read More

New Tennessee Legislation Extends Drop-in Child Care Hours

Apr 01, 2022 at 12:59 pm by Voice Wire

Tenn. State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro), on March 31 passed House Bill 2559 which will help with accommodations for child care during a normal workday. The bill exte.... Read More

Tennessee Public Schools are under assault by Republicans

Mar 29, 2022 at 08:00 am by Chloe Cerutti 4

Make no mistake about it, there is a well-orchestrated war being waged against Tennessee’s public school system.  This insidious effort to privatize and monetize th.... Read More

Dr. Anita Herron - A Servant's Servant

Mar 29, 2022 at 06:45 am by CathyWatts

Dr. Anita L. Herron describes herself as a servant’s SERVANT. That’s why she is running to be the next Rutherford County Commissioner in District 3. District 3 enc.... Read More

Frances Rosales Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Board of Education

Mar 21, 2022 at 06:01 am by Voice Wire

Frances Rosales, a community volunteer and parent living in Rutherford County, has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Rutherford County School Board. A strong advocate.... Read More

Tidwell announces candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat

Mar 17, 2022 at 02:27 pm by Voice Wire

Caleb Tidwell, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, has announced his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat. A conservative and strong supporter.... Read More

Book Lady reviews: Maus

Mar 17, 2022 at 09:00 am by Ms.Shelly_booklady

In January this year, the school board for McMinn County, TN banned a graphic novel about the Holocaust. Whenever a book is banned there’s an outcry, and for good reason.... Read More

State House Candidate Gabriel Fancher announces Rick Sain as Treasurer

Mar 16, 2022 at 07:38 am by Voice Wire

Holloway High School English teacher and candidate for State House, Gabriel Fancher, announced the addition of longtime businessman and pharmacist Rick Sain as his campaign tr.... Read More