Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
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A Rutherford County grand jury indicts Murfreesboro resident Justin Holder on multiple charges including aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, unlawful photographing, and disseminating unlawful photographs following a TBI investigation that began in May 2025.
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Another major criminal case unfolds in Smyrna as Thaddeus Lee is indicted for first-degree murder in the January death of his father, Ben Jay Lee. He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond with a court hearing scheduled for March 26.
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Lawmakers at the Tennessee State Capitol debate eliminating the state’s 4% grocery tax. Republicans support cutting the tax if the budget allows, while Democrats propose replacing the revenue by closing corporate tax loopholes.
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Authorities warn parents across Rutherford County to stay vigilant as online child exploitation cases continue to surge statewide, with the TBI now handling more than 100 cases per month.
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Two people are seriously injured after a high-speed crash on Interstate 24 in Murfreesboro when a sedan slammed into a patrol SUV protecting first responders at an earlier crash scene.
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Gas prices rise across Rutherford County, with AAA reporting the local average for regular gasoline climbing to around $3.09 per gallon amid increasing crude oil prices tied to Middle East tensions.
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