La Vergne Police Chief Burrel "Chip" Davis

La Vergne makes interim police chief permanent

Jul 15, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole has selected Burrel "Chip" Davis to be the city's next Chief of Police. Davis has 22 years of experience in law enforcement, 17 of which he has ser.... Read More
Drone Photo of Oakwood Farm

Barfield Crescent Park grows by 70 acres

Jul 14, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Through a Federal parkland conversion process, the City of Murfreesboro has closed on the purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm located on the southern border of Barfield Cresc.... Read More

Smyrna students enlist in Tennessee Army National Guard

Jul 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Two graduates of Smyrna High School committed to serving their state and country by enlisting in the Tennessee Army National Guard on June 9. Pvt. Nakia Drew enlisted to beco.... Read More

New driver’s license kiosk available at La Vergne Public Library

Jul 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

A long-awaited driver’s license kiosk is finally operational and available to serve those in the northern part of Rutherford County. The new self-service kiosk is one o.... Read More

La Vergne Senior Center holds active shooter class for local seniors

Jul 13, 2021 at 09:30 am by Voice Wire

The La Vergne Senior Center is partnering with the La Vergne Police Department to teach important, life-saving techniques to seniors in the community in the event of an active.... Read More
Middle Tennessee right-hander Aaron Brown was selected by the Houston Astros with the 268th pick in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball's First Year Player draft.

Pitcher Aaron Brown selected in 2021 MLB Draft as 268th pick by the Houston Astros

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:15 pm by Voice Wire

Denver, Colorado—Middle Tennessee right-hander Aaron Brown was selected by the Houston Astros with the 268th pick in the ninth round of the Major League Baseba.... Read More

Murfreesboro man shoots self while fleeing from police

Jul 09, 2021 at 03:59 pm by Voice Wire

A Murfreesboro man in an attempted auto burglary shot himself inside a stolen car after leading police on a pursuit Friday, July 9.  Officers and medical personnel began.... Read More

Juvenile arrested in connection with June house fire on Bradyville Pike

Jul 09, 2021 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Fire Rescue Fire’s Fire/Arson Investigation Unit worked with investigators from the La Vergne Fire Marshal’s Office to complete an investigat.... Read More
Stewarts Creek, Riverdale, Eagleville once again dominate annual FFA convention

Stewarts Creek, Riverdale, Eagleville once again dominate annual FFA convention

Jul 09, 2021 at 09:57 am by Voice Wire

Once again multiple chapters from Rutherford County stood out at the state FFA convention. Stewarts Creek High School highlighted the 2021 event with a laundry list of accomp.... Read More

Oakland Student enlists in Tennessee Army National Guard

Jul 08, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Sarah Joyce, an Oakland High School senior, committed to serving her state and country by enlisting in the Tennessee Army National Guard on May 28. Joyce, who enlisted to be.... Read More
Gov. Bill Lee, left, and Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell

Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office Participates in Registered Apprentice Program

Jul 08, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office recently received approval for an official U.S. Department of Labor-certified Registered Apprentice Program (RAP). Appr.... Read More
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Photos: Celebration Under the Stars

Jul 06, 2021 at 08:57 am by Voice Wire 1

“Celebration Under the Stars” presented by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) was held Sunday, July 4 with fireworks and music at the Fountains at Gateway. The f.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire-Rescue promotes Joshua Sanders to Fire Marshal

Jul 05, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Chief Larry Farley announced in a press release Joshua Sanders will be promoted to the position of Fire Marshal. Sanders, who started his career.... Read More

La Vergne alum prepares for Olympics after making Team USA for the hammer throw

Jul 02, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

In his piece “Calmly We Walk through This April’s Day,” American poet Delmore Schwartz wrote the oft-quoted line: “Time is the fire in which we burn.&.... Read More
Fireworks Safety

Murfreesboro man loses part of hand in fireworks accident

Jul 01, 2021 at 01:37 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Police and Fire Rescue Departments are urging residents to practice fireworks safety after part of a man’s hand was amputated while attempting to shoot a fi.... Read More