Show Notes – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
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Controversy intensifies around the Rutherford County Library System as a February 2 board vote could determine the fate of more than 2,700 children’s books, with concerns raised over censorship, transparency, and patron privacy.
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The ACLU and the Rutherford County Library Alliance warn that recent board actions and legal decisions could fundamentally reshape how public libraries operate and whose voices are represented.
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Winter Storm Benjamin continues to impact Middle Tennessee, disrupting water systems in multiple counties and contributing to five confirmed weather-related deaths statewide.
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Nashville officials respond to widespread power outages and emergency calls, urging residents to use warming shelters and city services during the ongoing recovery.
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Satellite imagery shows lingering snow and ice blanketing Middle Tennessee, highlighting the storm’s lasting effects across Rutherford County and the region.
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La Vergne police prevent a potentially deadly incident by stopping a wrong-way driver during icy conditions, discovering an unrestrained child and multiple alleged offenses.
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Health officials investigate a histoplasmosis outbreak in Middle Tennessee linked to soil exposure, with dozens infected and one death under review.
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