Coronavirus

Appointments are not required to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Rutherford County

Apr 27, 2021 at 01:38 pm by Voice Wire 1

The Rutherford County Health Department announced today it is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  Appointments are highly encouraged.... Read More

More than half of Tennesseans hesitant to get any COVID vaccine

Apr 16, 2021 at 10:23 am by Michelle Willard 3

Over half of Tennesseans are "willing but hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccine," a recent study commissioned by the Tennessee Department of Health suggests. On Thursda.... Read More
MTSU student Megan Young, left, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Abby Sparkman of Murfreesboro, a fourth-year Lipscomb University pharmacy student, in the Health, Wellness and Recreation Ce

MTSU to resume COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 15 with Moderna supply

Apr 15, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

MTSU officials announced the “Don’t Miss Your Shot” COVID-19 vaccine clinic sponsored by MTSU Health Services will reopen Thursday, April 15, and Friday, Apr.... Read More

MTSU pauses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 13, 2021 at 11:48 am by Voice Wire

Upon the guidance of state and federal public health officials, MTSU Health Services will pause its vaccination efforts while a review is conducted into six rare but.... Read More
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How to apply for funeral expenses for COVID-related deaths

Apr 12, 2021 at 10:43 am by Voice Wire

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program launched Monday to assist with financial expenses of funerals for COVID-19 related deaths. “We recognize that our c.... Read More

Christopher Hale: The pandemic's second Easter challenges us to remember and to change.

Apr 04, 2021 at 07:00 am by Christopher Hale

As a child at Saint Rose of Lima in Murfreesboro, I was always captivated by the complex mystery of the Easter story. What often struck me the most was Luke's proclamation tha.... Read More
MTSU School of Nursing’s site for COVID-19 vaccinations

Tennessee reaches 1M fully vaccinated

Apr 02, 2021 at 11:04 am by Michelle Willard 12

Tennessee has reached a vaccination landmark of one million Tennesseans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 22 percent have received at least one dose. "We.... Read More

Theeda Murphy and The Covid Conditions of Tennessee Prisons

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:00 am by Brendon Donoho

"They didn't have enough medical staff before COVID and people were being denied essential medical care because there's not enough money in the budget," says Theeda Murphy, Or.... Read More

Christopher Hale: Christians have a moral responsibility to get the vaccine

Mar 26, 2021 at 11:00 am by Christopher Hale 6

Earlier this week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced every Tennessee resident 16 years of age or older would be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Easter.... Read More
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Anyone over 16 can get a COVID-19 vaccine

Mar 24, 2021 at 03:56 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County is now booking appointments for individuals aged 16 and older who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.  The Rutherford County Health Department offer.... Read More
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund

Rutherford County approved to receive $56.4M+ in education relief funding

Mar 23, 2021 at 01:45 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County legislators today announced more than $56.4 million has been approved for the county's schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief F.... Read More

MTSU to resume primarily in-person classes and activities in Fall 2021

Mar 18, 2021 at 10:30 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University remains on track to resume primarily in-person instruction and restore its array of campus events and activities for the Fall 2021 semester,.... Read More
Sheriff’s Office command vehicle vandalized at COVID testing site

Sheriff’s Office command vehicle vandalized at COVID testing site

Mar 10, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police Department detectives are in search of the man who vandalized a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Incident Command vehicle and spewing profan.... Read More

MTSU opens COVID-19 vaccine clinic access at Health, Wellness and Recreation Center

Mar 10, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Other than a sore right arm, Andrea Sakoff experienced no side effects from the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine she received this week in the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center o.... Read More
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Rutherford Democrats partner with COVID-19 rental relief program

Mar 08, 2021 at 01:13 pm by stacynunnally

The Rutherford County Democratic Party (RCDP) announced today that they will be a community partner with the Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief program which starts taki.... Read More