Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Extreme heat remains a major concern across Middle Tennessee, with new research suggesting Tennessee’s heat-related death toll may be significantly higher than previously reported.
• Health experts warn that high temperatures and humidity can put added strain on the heart, especially for people with cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions.
• Rutherford County residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and watch for warning signs such as dizziness, weakness, and headaches.
• Forecasters are looking ahead to another warmer-than-average fall in Tennessee, with rainfall expected to remain near normal.
• Rutherford County Commissioner Rommel McMurray apologizes after pleading guilty to stealing an opponent’s campaign sign and agrees to complete 16 hours of community service.
• The TBI continues investigating an officer-involved shooting near the Coffee-Rutherford County line after authorities say a man attacked a deputy with a machete.
• Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Fred officially takes his first oath of office after about five years of search-and-rescue service alongside Deputy Richard Tidwell.
• Greenhouse Ministries’ Live in the Borough returns September 18 at Hop Springs, featuring local talent and Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough, fresh off a top-three finish on American Idol.
• The annual fundraiser will support Greenhouse Ministries programs providing food, clothing, mentoring, classes, and transitional housing throughout the community.