Rutherford County

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

Commentary: Some People Are Just Mean

Sep 02, 2022 at 01:30 pm by JC Bowman

Bullying does not just happen in Murfreesboro or Rutherford County Schools. Beverly Flaxington, writing in Psychology Today, reports that “bullying is a fact of life for.... Read More

Subject Arrested after Molloy Lane Shooting in Murfreesboro

Sep 02, 2022 at 01:07 pm by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Officers responded to 1501 Molloy Lane in reference to a shooting early Wednesday morning at 4:13 AM (Aug. 31, 2022). According.... Read More

Education is More Than a Possibility

Aug 31, 2022 at 07:44 pm by JC Bowman

Nelson Mandela asserted, “It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education. Those who do not believe this, have small i.... Read More

Commentary: "Why Didn't Tennesseans Vote?"

Aug 31, 2022 at 04:01 pm by Chloe Cerutti 2

Why Didn’t Tennesseans Vote?  “All Politics is Local” – Tip O’Neill.  This quote from the late Speaker of the House is a reminder of.... Read More

Editorial by Charlie Baum: Grading scale changes will benefit Tennessee students

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:42 pm by Voice Wire 1

Editorial: The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students that is full of changes and new beginnings. That is especially true for high school students.... Read More

Man Shot Early Wednesday Morning in Murfreesboro - 1-Subject Taken into Custody

Aug 31, 2022 at 12:26 pm by Voice Wire 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Officers responded to 1501 Molloy Lane in reference to reports of a shooting at 4:13 am, Wednesday, August 31.   A 20-year-old male su.... Read More

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Announces September is National Preparedness Month

Aug 31, 2022 at 08:52 am by Voice Wire 1

TENNESSEE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing September 2022 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepare.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff participates in school safety summit

Aug 30, 2022 at 07:50 pm by Voice Wire 1

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Members of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police participated in the School Violence and Safety.... Read More

States With the Highest Rent-To-Price Ratios

Aug 29, 2022 at 07:02 pm by Voice Wire 1

With both real estate and rental prices rising quickly over the last two years, U.S. households that don’t currently own a home are facing a major affordability crunch.&.... 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

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