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  1. 1d ago

    Library Director Sues After Book Relocation Dispute; TBI Investigates Murfreesboro Daycare | Sept. 25, 2026

    Friday, September 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Former Rutherford County Library System director Luann James files a federal lawsuit following her dismissal over a directive to relocate 132 books.TBI agents search a Murfreesboro daycare as state inspectors issue additional citations. The investigation remains active.Middle Tennessee Electric explains how September’s heat could affect electric bills.A proposed La Vergne development expands, though conflicting documents leave its final number of residences unclear.Friday Night Live brings a free concert to the Murfreesboro Public Square, with traffic closures beginning at 5 p.m.Vanderbilt researchers identify existing medications for further study as possible preterm labor treatments. The findings do not change current care.

  2. 3d ago

    Trainer Arrest, Immigration Lawsuit and School Phone Rules | Sept. 23, 2026

    Wednesday, September 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro police arrest a personal trainer on four public indecency charges following complaints at an apartment complex gym. The allegations have not been proven in court.An immigration rights group asks a federal judge to pause cooperation between the Tennessee Highway Patrol and federal immigration agents. Highway Patrol attorneys dispute the group’s account of current operations.Automated license plate readers draw renewed attention as Tennessee communities weigh their law enforcement uses and privacy concerns.Tennessee receives a C on an advocacy group’s phone-free schools report card. The grade assesses state law, not how schools enforce their policies.A renewed TSSAA and TBR partnership will share college and career training information with Tennessee student-athletes and their families.MTSU opens its upgraded Level Up Esports Arena and announces a partnership supporting middle and high school esports teams.

  3. 4d ago

    Teen Arrested in Counterfeit Cash Robbery, MTSU Campus Arrest & MPD Expands Drone Software | Sept. 22, 2026

    Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro and Smyrna police arrest a 17-year-old accused of using counterfeit cash during a jewelry robbery and allegedly striking the seller with a vehicle.Murfreesboro’s Real-Time Crime Center uses license plate readers and public safety cameras to help track the robbery suspect to Smyrna and recover most of the stolen jewelry.MTSU Police arrest student Luca Sherritt following an encounter with a Students for Life of America activist outside the Keathley University Center.Former MTSU soccer player Savannah Stair, 28, dies following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Great Circle Road in Nashville.Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Keeney returns to duty after completing a 10-month Army National Guard deployment supporting the Memphis Safe Streets Task Force.Murfreesboro City Council approves two additional DroneSense licenses, allowing MPD’s Real-Time Crime Center to access live feeds from all eight drones in the department’s fleet.MPD emphasizes that the expanded software access does not establish a drone-as-first-responder program and says any automated response system would require additional City Council action.Tennessee lawmakers seek answers from the Department of Children’s Services following allegations involving oversight and incident reporting at facilities operated by Wayne Halfway House.Wayne Halfway House denies discouraging staff from reporting serious incidents, while lawmakers have requested a response from DCS by September 24.

  4. 5d ago

    Death Investigation, Severe Storm Threat & MTSU Victory | Sept. 21, 2026

    Monday, September 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives investigate a death near Powell’s Chapel Road in Murfreesboro, with authorities saying there is no threat to the public.La Vergne emergency crews respond to a reported person overboard on Percy Priest Lake before Metro Nashville agencies take over the investigation.Rutherford County faces another hot day near 96 degrees, followed by a Level 1 severe weather threat with gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning possible.Cooler weather arrives later this week, with highs falling into the lower 80s and overnight temperatures potentially dipping into the mid-50s.MTSU improves to 2-1 with a 27-20 win over Nevada, powered by a late fourth-quarter surge and 104 rushing yards from Antonio Martin Jr.The Blue Raiders prepare to travel to Jacksonville State for a Saturday night matchup.A stolen license plate alert in La Vergne leads officers to an investigation involving another stolen plate, approximately 51 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm.A former Wendy’s manager faces simple assault and false imprisonment charges following an alleged August incident involving an employee at the South Church Street restaurant.

  5. Sep 16

    Smyrna Shooting Investigation, Rising Officer-Involved Shootings & AM Radio Legislation | Sep. 16, 2026

    Wednesday, September 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna Police search for a gunman after a targeted shooting on Snowbird Drive, with investigators seeking information about the suspect and a possible getaway vehicle.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called to 15 officer-involved shootings in 2026, including multiple cases connected to Rutherford County.Emergency crews respond to a serious two-vehicle crash at Compton Road and Madison Avenue that sent one driver to the hospital and caused significant traffic disruptions.Rutherford County residents are warned about aggressive phone calls involving supposed Social Security disability benefits and requests for sensitive personal information.Smyrna lands in the national spotlight as ESPN films its Monday Night Football opening sequence at Hollingshead Aviation, featuring Chris Stapleton and Cindy Blackman Santana.The U.S. House passes the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require new passenger vehicles to provide access to AM radio without an additional charge.

  6. Sep 15

    Officer-Involved Shootings Rise, Diesel Prices Surge & SNAP Costs Loom | Sept. 15, 2026

    Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee has already recorded more officer-involved shootings in 2026 than in all of 2024 or 2025, including recent incidents in Smyrna and Murfreesboro.The TBI is investigating a September 11 shooting at a Murfreesboro hotel after police say a man carrying a hatchet charged toward officers while they attempted to serve an arrest warrant.Tennessee truckers are facing soaring diesel costs, with prices averaging about $5.76 per gallon statewide and economists warning that higher transportation expenses could eventually raise consumer prices.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning retailers and consumers about products labeled “Cat’s Claw” that may contain MGM-15, a kratom-derived compound. Kratom is illegal in Tennessee.Middle Tennessee advocacy groups are urging Congress to delay upcoming SNAP funding changes that could leave Tennessee responsible for a much larger share of the program’s administrative costs.A Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling could strengthen protections for union workers in Tennessee who challenge management over potential violations of collective bargaining agreements.

  7. Sep 14

    Human Trafficking Sting, Murfreesboro Standoff & TBI Shooting Probe | Sept. 14, 2026

    Monday, September 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A 37-year-old Murfreesboro man dies from self-inflicted gunshot wounds following a nearly five-hour police standoff on Haynes Drive.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation releases new details about an officer-involved shooting at the Clarion Inn and Suites on Old Fort Parkway, where four Murfreesboro officers fired at a man allegedly advancing toward them with a hatchet.A coordinated statewide undercover operation results in 10 arrests as authorities investigate suspected prostitution, unlicensed massage activity, and possible human trafficking, with Murfreesboro among the primary focus areas.Rutherford County faces dangerous heat and humidity, with heat index values forecast to reach 101 degrees Monday and 105 degrees Tuesday, followed by triple-digit readings through Friday.MTSU falls just short against Marshall, 28-26, after a late two-point conversion attempt misses. The Blue Raiders return home Sept. 19 to face Nevada at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium.Nashville International Airport begins the formal process of considering a possible renaming in honor of Dolly Parton, with the Airport Authority expected to revisit the proposal Sept. 17.

  8. Sep 11

    I-840 Growth Plans, Wendy’s Investigation & I-24 Choice Lanes Scrutiny | Sep. 11, 2026

    Friday, September 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland discusses major infrastructure and economic development plans along the I-840 corridor, including the proposed Clerius Tech Park on the historic Hoard Farm property, which he says will not be a data center.Tennessee’s electric vehicle industry faces new headwinds, with a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report estimating more than 3,000 anticipated EV jobs and $3 billion in expected investment were lost over the past year.A Murfreesboro family is asking police to reopen an investigation after video showed a neurodivergent Wendy’s employee tied to kitchen equipment at the South Church Street restaurant. Wendy’s says the manager involved was fired.A roughly 90-minute standoff at the Chariot Point Apartments ends peacefully after firefighters rescue two children from a balcony and police arrest 31-year-old Rodney Parker Jr. on two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping.Tennessee’s proposed I-24 Choice Lanes project faces renewed scrutiny as State Rep. John Ray Clemens seeks a Comptroller review of possible conflicts of interest in the procurement process. TDOT selected DriveTN for the approximately 26-mile project, while existing general-purpose lanes would remain free.Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger calls for a quicker resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict as escalating hostilities drive Brent crude above $100 per barrel and contribute to higher fuel prices.

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