Central Magnet teacher earns Outstanding Educator award after student recommendation

Oct 19, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

  The question was unexpected. The answer was obvious. After being accepted to the University of Chicago, like all incoming freshmen, Jabr Abu-Halimah (known simply as.... Read More
Sharp Screams Haunted Trails

Smyrna gets in the (socially distant) Halloween spirit

Oct 19, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department announced it is presenting a #RutherfordResponsible Halloween tradition with Sharp Screams Haunted Trails. "The safety of our.... Read More
MTSU Floyd Stadium

MTSU sets outdoor, limited-guest fall commencement

Oct 16, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Middle Tennessee State University plans to hold modified, in-person fall commencement ceremonies for 2020 graduates on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Floyd Stadium if weather allows, M.... Read More
A lonely gavel

5 apply for vacancy created by Judge David Bragg's retirement

Oct 16, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee's Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider five applicants for the circuit court judge vacancy in the 16th judicial district that was created by the i.... Read More
Mariah Phillips

Mariah Phillips campaign announced it has raised $140K+ this cycle

Oct 15, 2020 at 01:59 pm by Voice Wire

On Thursday, Oct. 15, Mariah Phillips, Democratic nominee for Tennessee State House 37th District, announced she raised over $140,000 this election cycle, making her the.... Read More

Faparusi: SCOTUS nomiation 'a matter of the president's discretion'

Oct 15, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Independent Senate Candidate, Yomi "Fapas" Faparusi, provides his opinion on the nomination of Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett.  Yomi Faparusi stated, "Article II, Secti.... Read More

Interim police chief named in La Vergne

Oct 15, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Mayor Jason Cole has named Sergeant Burrel "Chip" Davis as interim police chief following the retirement of Chief Mike Walker in September. Interim Chief Davis has been in la.... Read More

MTSU helps World War II hero celebrate 100th birthday

Oct 14, 2020 at 09:13 am by Voice Wire

Duty called and MTSU's retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Keith M. Huber and the university's veterans center responded when asked to help a retired U.S. Air Force World War II hero c.... Read More

Amazon to open sorting facility in La Vergne

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:34 pm by Voice Wire

A new Amazon middle mile sorting center is coming to La Vergne. The new building is located at Park 24 off Bain Drive and Mason Road at a 256,000 square foot building. This s.... Read More
Tennessee STEAM Festival

How MTSU helped bring Tennessee STEAM Festival science to life

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

MTSU is helping science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM, come to life at more than 100 events and activities across the state during the fourth annual Tenness.... Read More

Saint Thomas nurses put out fire set in Emergency Room

Oct 13, 2020 at 09:21 am by Voice Wire

Nurses prevented a catastrophe by extinguishing a fire at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's Emergency Department. Medical oxygen was allegedly set on fire by a patient,.... Read More
La Vergne, Tennessee, Police Department

Man rams La Vergne police car, officers tase him

Oct 13, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

La Vergne police officers used force to detain one man who crashed a vehicle into a police squad car in the back parking lot at the La Vergne Police Depart.... Read More
A Farm Road

MTSU joins effort to battle farmer, rancher stress

Oct 13, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

The stress level in rural communities is off the charts. Farm and ranch closures, land forfeitures, labor issues and more contribute, and according to a 2015 report from the C.... Read More

Mary Street house in Smyrna burned Monday night

Oct 12, 2020 at 10:00 pm by Voice Wire

Smyrna Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of Mary Street at approximately 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, according to a press release.  Upon arrival,.... Read More
Play 'Fore' the Kids

Special Kids Fall Golf Classic tees off 'Fore the Kids' on Oct. 23

Oct 12, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Special Kids has invited local golfers and other supporters to take part in the 2020 Special Kids Fall Golf Classic, hosted by Cedar Crest Golf Club on Friday, Oct. 23. The e.... Read More

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