Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools uses part of COVID-relief to create 'Learning Loss Supervisor'

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

Rutherford County Schools will be using part of its Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund to hire the newly created position of Learning Loss Supervisor. Thi.... Read More
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Nissan Foundation awards $285K to Tennessee nonprofits

Jul 01, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The Nissan Foundation recently announced it is awarding $697,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations for its 2021 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are located in.... Read More

5 Rutherford County cheerleading squads won national championships

Jul 01, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Wearing their coveted white championship jackets, cheerleading teams from Blackman and Siegel high schools along with Rockvale Middle School and two teams from Stewarts Creek.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire Rescue: How not to blow your hand off on the Fourth of July

Jun 30, 2021 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue is offering a host of fireworks safety tips ahead of this weekend’s Fourth of July Celebrations. “While legal for purchase, RCFR doe.... Read More
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Tennessee National Guard heads to Texas for training this summer

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:32 am by Voice Wire

Nearly 3,000 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard are headed to Fort Hood, Texas, this summer for a training exercise as part of their Annual Training. Soldiers fr.... Read More
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Photos: Splash Out at Siegel Park

Jun 30, 2021 at 11:13 am by Voice Wire

The first of three Splash Out events by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation was held June 24 at Siegel Park. On July 8, Splash Out will be held at Barfield Park and July 2.... Read More

Woman arrested on suspicion of stealing from JCPenney after dropping keys to getaway car

Jun 29, 2021 at 04:43 pm by Voice Wire

Two women are seen stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the keys to the getaway vehicle.... Read More
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Rutherford County's workhouse adds mechatronics classes for inmates

Jun 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center recently launched a new program that is geared toward reducing recidism by preparing inmates for release and reentry into t.... Read More
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MTSU survey: Tennessee consumers more optimistic heading into summer

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:15 am by Voice Wire 1

Outlook among Tennessee consumers has improved heading into the summer months, but the improvement was the result of two offsetting trends, according to the latest statewide s.... Read More

'Rhythm and Resonance' Art Exhibit Opens June 29 in City Rotunda

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The public is invited to the summer City Hall rotunda exhibit Rhythm and Resonance: Expressionism in Stereo featuring works by artists Dalia Garcia and Deb Wellborn. The exhib.... Read More
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Photos: Murfreesboro Boat Day 2021

Jun 28, 2021 at 02:34 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation's Boat Day was held Saturday at the Manson Pike Trailhead of the Murfreesboro Greenway System. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boads were provided.... Read More

Survey shows strong opposition to landfill expansion

Jun 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

At 6 p.m. Monday, June 28 at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion of Middle Po.... Read More

Rutherford County adopts School Facilities Tax

Jun 23, 2021 at 02:58 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Commissioners voted unanimously at Thursday’s County Commission meeting to adopt the “School Facilities Tax” in lieu of the Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Murfreesboro police detectives charge second man in March homicide

Jun 23, 2021 at 12:30 pm by Voice Wire

Three months after a violent murder on South University and Sevier streets, a second man has been charged by Murfreesboro Police detectives. Dimetrius Raymond Ford, 28, will.... Read More

Murfreesboro police make arrest in 2020 homicide at a local apartment complex

Jun 23, 2021 at 12:15 pm by Voice Wire

Criminal Investigations Division detectives have solved a 2020 homicide with the arrest of a 19-year-old man, according to a press release from the Murfreesboro Police Departm.... Read More