Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Rutherford Roundup
In Today’s Episode:
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Middle Tennessee State University President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee announces he will step down in December 2026 after more than 25 years leading the university.
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A look at McPhee’s legacy at MTSU, including more than $2 billion in campus construction, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
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The Rutherford County Library Board votes to move more than 190 books from children’s sections into adult areas, prompting sharp public debate over age-appropriate access and reading freedom.
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MTSU’s Honors College schedules a public panel on the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, featuring faculty experts from political science, history, and military studies.
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State Representative Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro advances House Bill 1705, which would require Tennessee state and local governments to use E-Verify for newly hired employees.
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New crash analysis ranks Tennessee ninth in the nation for fatal weekend nighttime crashes, with Rutherford County reporting six fatal crashes so far in 2026.
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Local law enforcement conducts the “Early Morning Blues” traffic safety operation along Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 231 South, with officials reporting no crashes during the effort.
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