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RCEMS Hosts Special Awards Ceremony for Personnel

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:30 am by Voice Wire 1

Several Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) personnel were recognized Tuesday at a special awards ceremony at Lane Agri-park. Director Carl Hudgens hosted th.... Read More

Legal Aid Society to host annual Breakfast of Champions event virtually on April 7

Mar 31, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Olympic Skater Scott Hamilton is set to keynote Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands's annual Breakfast of Champions. A fundraiser for Tennessee's larg.... Read More

Rutherford County volunteers give 61K+ meals to food insecure

Mar 31, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Rutherford County employees and other local volunteers recently participated in a food-packaging event that provided over 61,000 meals for the food insecure in the community..... Read More

Celebrate and Support Discovery Center with Secret Garden Events this spring

Mar 30, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Enter the enchanting outdoor spaces of Ken and Judy Stones’ historic East Main Street home on June 4 to support one of the city’s most cherished educational resour.... Read More

Smyrna Parks impacted by March 27 flooding

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:49 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department continues to evaluate flood-related closures throughout the Town.  The following parks and practice areas remain closed.  All.... Read More
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Could eliminating Tennessee's state sales taxes on gun safes and gun locking devices reduce gun violence?

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, announced Tuesday, March 30 that they have sponsored bipartisan legislation that will make it less exp.... Read More

3 women escape unharmed early Tuesday morning at Rocky Fork Road house fire

Mar 30, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RFCR), Almaville, Kittrell, and Christiana Fire Departments, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, and Rutherford County Sheriff’s.... Read More
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How to submit reports of flood damage

Mar 30, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency is in the process of collecting information and documenting property damage caused by flooding due to the exponential rainfall ov.... Read More
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Community Investment Study Group meets April 7 to develop recommendations for use of MED proceeds

Mar 29, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

The Community Investment Study Group will conduct its first public meeting next month to begin developing recommendations on the best management of MED proceeds received by th.... Read More
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Flash floods force water rescues across Rutherford County

Mar 29, 2021 at 10:13 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded to two water rescue calls Sunday night, both involving submerged vehicles. The first call occurred on Central Valley Road just before.... Read More

La Vergne police officer injured in head-on collision

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

A La Vergne police officer was injured while responding to a call on Friday night, according to a press release. Officer Zachary Benedetti was responding to an emergency call.... Read More

MTSU Survey: Vaccinations, spring bolster Tennessee consumers' view of the economy

Mar 29, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Outlook among Tennessee consumers has improved noticeably heading into the spring and summer months, according to the latest statewide survey by Middle Tennessee State Univers.... Read More
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RCEMA Continues to Urge Motorists to Use Extreme Caution on the Roads

Mar 28, 2021 at 09:32 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (RCEMA) continues to urge motorists to use extreme caution on the roads. “It’s been a long night,” said Public.... Read More

MTSU officer gives back, promotes Black history as Buffalo Soldier bike club member

Mar 27, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

A 20-year MTSU Police officer, Leroy Carter sails down highways across the nation throughout the year with Black history as a precious passenger as a member of the N.... Read More
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Rutherford County Fire Rescue promotes Sanders to captain

Mar 26, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Chief Larry Farley announced this week Joshua Sanders will be promoted to the position of captain effective March 29, 2021, according to a press.... Read More