Show Notes – Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Laverne Kidnapping Averted: Quick-thinking Laverne police officers rescued a newborn baby and arrested a suspect following an attempted kidnapping. The infant was safely returned to the mother, and the suspect faces charges of especially aggravated kidnapping.

• SUV Crashes Into Murfreesboro Home: Emergency crews responded after an SUV struck a house on River Rock Boulevard. One person was hospitalized, and fire rescue technicians stabilized the structure to prevent collapse.

• Rising Rent Crisis: A Newzilla report shows affordable housing is dwindling nationwide. Memphis remains Tennessee’s most affordable large city, while Nashville ranks among the least—with ripple effects impacting Rutherford County renters.

• Consumer Refunds in Online Shopping Settlement: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $1 million multi-state settlement with TFG Holding Inc., resolving deceptive membership allegations involving JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids. Over $110,000 in refunds will go to Tennessee consumers.

• Have Your Say on State Parks: Tennessee residents are invited to public meetings from November 10th through January 8th to shape the future of the state’s 62 parks. Feedback will help guide conservation, visitor experience, and operational goals.

• Halloween at the Farmer’s Market: Murfreesboro’s Farmer’s Market will host a Halloween Harvest Wonderland on Friday, October 31st, featuring local produce, baked goods, games, and a showing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown at 10 a.m. Costumes encouraged!

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