Elections 2018

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Why is Blackman grad Lakshmi Giroti running for Rutherford County Commission?

Jul 18, 2018 at 09:24 am by karodrig

Murfreesboro resident Lakshmi Giroti is ready to be District 20’s next County Commissioner. Giroti, a 25-year-old Indian-American, is excited for the opportunity to ser.... Read More

Election 2018: Rutherford County School Board Forum

Jul 17, 2018 at 02:00 pm by League of Women Voters

A candidate forum for the Rutherford County School Board was heldTuesday, July 10 at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse.  Candidates for the Rutherford County Sch.... Read More

Chris Mayor: Mike Sparks comments on teacher pay are 'completely unacceptable'

Jul 17, 2018 at 01:41 pm by Voice Wire

Tennessee is ranked No. 38 out of the 50 states for teacher salaries. Our current representative in Tennessee State House, Mike Sparks believes that teachers are “paid.... Read More

Election 2018: Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Forum

Jul 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by League of Women Voters

Candidates for Rutherford County Sheriff on the Aug. 2 ballot had an opportunity to introduce themselves and respond to a moderator's questions on a timed basis at a cand.... Read More

Election 2018: County Commission Candidate Forum

Jul 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by League of Women Voters 2

The League of Women Voters of Rutherford County held a Candidate Forum for the contested Rutherford County Commission Districts in the August General Election. Contested dist.... Read More
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Mike Sparks thinks teachers are paid enough and wants a website so everyone can see

Jul 16, 2018 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard

Tennessee State House Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has an unpopular opinion. He thinks teachers are not underpaid. "It seems like there's a misnomer out there that teachers ar.... Read More

Don't know who to vote for? League of Women Voters aims to help

Jul 03, 2018 at 10:00 am by League of Women Voters

Murfreesboro CityTV will televise and stream the City Council and City School Board candidate forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County. J.... Read More

Smyrna Town Council to appoint new council member

Jul 02, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna will fill a vacated Council Member position.  The town's charter states that a person who is selected to fill a vacated position will occupy that.... Read More

MTSU, Election Commission team up for student registration program

Jun 14, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

As the 2018 midterm elections approach, MTSU is announcing a dynamic new program to boost the civic participation of college students. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, MTSU B.... Read More
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Vote 2018: Bill Ketron is the next Rutherford County Mayor

May 01, 2018 at 09:31 pm by Michelle Willard

The results are in and Bill Ketron is the next county mayor. Register of Deeds Heather Dawbarn, Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and Judge Barry Tidw.... Read More

UPDATED: Judicial candidates get into war of words

Apr 25, 2018 at 02:57 pm by Michelle Willard

Judge Barry Tidwell has sent a strongly worded letter to his opponent in the Republican primary, Nathan Nichols, for Circuit Court judge, Division III, demanding retribution..... Read More

Who's Randy Allen and why does he want to be Rutherford County Mayor? He tells all.

Apr 18, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

From the Randy Allen for County Mayor Campagin: Republican Candidate for County Mayor, Randy Allen believes that it's time to put Rutherford County first and be proactive on.... Read More

Love your neighbor: Reject Bill Ketron as county mayor

Apr 11, 2018 at 09:46 am by Jason Bennett

April 11 marks the beginning of early voting in the primary elections for a number of local city and county offices. One particular office has held my attention since June of.... Read More

Barry Tidwell, Robin Gentry win Rutherford County Bar Association poll

Apr 09, 2018 at 08:30 am by Michelle Willard

Two candidates stand above the rest in the Republican primaries for Circuit Civil Court judge and Circuit Court clerk, according to members of the Rutherford and Cannon C.... Read More

Bredesen leads Blackburn; Boyd, Black lead pack in statewide races

Apr 05, 2018 at 09:32 am by Voice Wire

Former Tennessee Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen holds a 10-percentage-point lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn among state voters in a head-to-head contest for the.... Read More