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Rutherford Fire and Rescue Dept. awarded $1.7M grant to hire 15 firefighters

Aug 17, 2018 at 11:30 am by Voice Wire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded a $1.7 million ‘SAFER’ Grant to the Rutherford County Fire And Rescue Department, Chief Larry Farley annou.... Read More

Stones River Manor holds flag raising to honor a veteran, celebrate new skilled nursing & rehab center

Aug 17, 2018 at 09:57 am by tbeckwith

A flag-raising ceremony was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13 celebrating the opening of Stones River Manor’s Advanced Care Center, a 30-bed skilled nursin.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new City Attorney

Aug 17, 2018 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The City of Murfreesboro announced today that it has hired Adam Tucker to serve as City Attorney. Tucker had been serving as Interim City Attorney since June 5, 2018, fo.... Read More

Third generation firefighter starts with Murfreesboro fire dept.

Aug 16, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Caleb Walls’ first day on the job as a fire trainee was Aug. 6, exactly 28 years after his dad, Captain Clay Walls, started his firefighting career at Murfreesboro Fire.... Read More

Blackman residents told not to hold their breath as they wait for a park

Aug 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard 2

The people of west Murfreesboro are understandably upset after the city's leaders told them the land for their longed-for park may instead be leased to a private develope.... Read More

Walk or run 'Back to School' for the City Schools Foundation

Aug 16, 2018 at 10:48 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

The City Schools Foundation is preparing for the annual Back to School Dash 5k/10k run to be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 beginning at Overall Creek Elementary. The event will.... Read More

Oakland High student to compete at World Mounted Games in Belgium

Aug 16, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Emma Boylan, a senior at Oakland High School, will travel to Belgium next week to compete in the International Mounted Games Association World Championships. Boylan comp.... Read More

MFRD: 'Close the Door' and save lives in case of fire

Aug 15, 2018 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Three simple words can save lives during a fire: “Close the door!” The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD.... Read More

Holloway teacher Dr. Jessica Supakhan shares unique bond with students

Aug 15, 2018 at 07:30 am by Voice Wire

Life is not always pretty. However, Dr. Jessica Supakhan’s journey from a broken home in Travers City, Michigan, to the hallways and classrooms at Holloway High School.... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber adds director of cultural and heritage tourism

Aug 14, 2018 at 02:26 pm by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Ginna Foster Cannon as director of cultural and heritage tourism, a new post within the Rutherford County Convention &.... Read More

Linebaugh set to close for renovations Aug. 25-29

Aug 14, 2018 at 09:58 am by Voice Wire

Linebaugh Public Library is making some changes to better serve the community and those changes require the main branch of the Rutherford County Library System to be closed fo.... Read More

Rutherford County Property Assessor appointed to 3 Star committee

Aug 14, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Because of his demonstrated ability at efficient and professional office administration; Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has been appointed, along with four.... Read More