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Shane McFarland schedules live briefing on Facebook and CityTV for 6 p.m. Wednesday

Apr 08, 2020 at 02:20 pm by Voice Wire 1

Mayor Shane McFarland will hold another Live televised briefing Wednesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. to be carried live on Facebook and CityTV. The CityTV Live televised briefing ca.... Read More

Day in Corona: 'Milano Central Kitchen' seeks to feed food insecure

Apr 08, 2020 at 02:14 pm by Michelle Willard

When I'm feeling down, I take Mr. Rogers's advice and look for the helpers. "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for t.... Read More

How to find COVID-19 relief resources

Apr 08, 2020 at 09:00 am by United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has launched a new website aimed at helping local residents contend with the financial effects of COVID-19. The sit.... Read More

Law enforcement leaders remind citizens they are #SaferAtHome

Apr 07, 2020 at 02:40 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Police chiefs and the sheriff in Rutherford County remind citizens in this video they are #SaferAtHome while trying to prevent COVID-19. Sending the message are Mur.... Read More

Day in Corona: Hope springs eternal with better projections

Apr 07, 2020 at 12:35 pm by Michelle Willard

I've been keeping an eye on the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation's COVID-19 projection website. It's interactive and informative, if you can trust the data.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools expands free meal program at 26 sites

Apr 07, 2020 at 09:30 am by Michelle Willard

Director of Schools Bill Spurlock arrived at 7 a.m. Monday morning at La Vergne Lake Elementary School to assist with the district’s free meal program. After receiving.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Celebrate a Quarantine Easter with Amy Parker

Apr 07, 2020 at 08:40 am by Laura Beth Payne

I met Murfreesboro author Amy Parker when I was pregnant with my daughter. Friends gave me her books as shower gifts, and the pages quickly earned worn edges as I read and re-.... Read More

Charity Circle wants you to be a 'No Show' for the Duck Ball

Apr 06, 2020 at 09:52 am by Collier

Just like everyone's plans, Charity Circle's calendar is "fluid," "scratched," "canceled," due to the COVID-19 threat, but their commitment to the basic needs of Rutherford Co.... Read More

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A graduation ceremony at MTSU's Murphy Center

Rutherford County high schools reschedule graduations

Apr 06, 2020 at 09:39 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University and Rutherford County Schools jointly announced Friday that high school graduation ceremonies set for May in MTSU's Murphy Center will be res.... Read More

Rutherford County's new Public Safety director declares state of emergency

Apr 03, 2020 at 08:20 pm by Michelle Willard

Rutherford County's new Public Safety Director Chris Clark has issued a state of emergency, according to a video posted to the Town of Smyrna's YouTube channel. Murfreesbor.... Read More

Police in Rutherford and Cannon counties want to you to stay home for them

Apr 03, 2020 at 02:55 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Together, the law enforcement agencies of Rutherford and Cannon counties are dedicated to the safety of our citizens. Our goal during this declared state of emergency is.... Read More

Smyrna encourages residents to stay home

Apr 03, 2020 at 12:26 pm by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna has continually encouraged residents to follow the Executive Orders of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, as well as adherence to the recommendations and best practic.... Read More

Day in Corona: La Vergne issues 'safer at home' order

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:12 pm by Michelle Willard

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has jumped on the "Safer at Home" trend and issued one for the people of La Vergne. According to a press release from our northernmost ci.... Read More

Old Time Pottery Big-Hearted Bins campaign

Old Time Pottery seeks to connect socially distanced families with Big-Hearted Bins campaign

Apr 02, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro-based Old Time Pottery launched recently its Big-Hearted Bins campaign in partnership with over 40 assisted living facilities and senior centers in 11 s.... Read More

MTSU alum leads opening of Samaritan Purse's coronavirus field hospital in NYC

Apr 02, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Dr. Elliott Tenpenny stands on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City. Tenpenny (Class of 2005), director of intern.... Read More