Monday, November 2, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Tragedy in Murfreesboro: A 10-year-old child has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night near Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Southeast Broad Street. Murfreesboro Police are investigating the fatal crash.

• Remembering Bill Allen: Rutherford County mourns the passing of 101-year-old World War II veteran and longtime Murfreesboro community leader Bill Allen. The D-Day survivor helped establish Old Fort Golf Course and spent decades serving his hometown.

• Riverdale Defeats Oakland in Rivalry Thriller: The Riverdale Warriors extend their winning streak to nine games with a dramatic 36-34 victory over Oakland. Quarterback Gavin Hampton throws for 337 yards as Riverdale improves to 9-1.

• Rick Stockstill Takes Over at Florida State: Former MTSU head football coach Rick Stockstill has been named interim head coach of the Florida State Seminoles following the dismissal of Mike Norvell.

• Rutherford County Prepares for Election Day: Voters head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, for local, state, and federal elections. WGNS and Big G TV will provide live election night coverage with Bryan Barrett and Fox News Radio.

• Murfreesboro Child Exploitation Investigation: A 26-year-old Murfreesboro man faces charges following an FBI investigation involving an 11-year-old child allegedly transported from Ohio to Tennessee. Experts emphasize the importance of online safety and communication between parents and children.