Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
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Smyrna Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two women who may have information about a series of retail thefts at the Kohl’s store in the Smyrna Marketplace shopping area near the Smyrna Cinema. Authorities say tips from residents often help solve multi-incident theft investigations.
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La Vergne leaders are weighing in on a proposed Tennessee law that would cap property tax increases at 2% annually or 6% over three years. Mayor Jason Cole says local governments should maintain control over tax decisions, while Hendersonville officials warn the cap could limit funding for police, fire protection, and road improvements.
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Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban the sale of lab-grown meat statewide. Supporters argue the technology raises unanswered health questions and say the state should continue supporting traditional agriculture.
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Tennessee consumers may be eligible for compensation from an $87.5 million beef price-fixing settlement involving major processors including Cargill and Tyson. Anyone who purchased qualifying beef products between August 2014 and December 2019 could file a claim before the June 30 deadline.
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Secretary of State Trey Hargett has joined officials from more than 20 states demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports the platform automatically created more than 1.4 million charity donation pages without the organizations’ knowledge.
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State Representative Mike Sparks is pushing legislation aimed at limiting high-interest lending practices, saying some title loans and similar financial products can exceed 100% interest and leave borrowers vulnerable to repossession.
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