The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Tennessee Measles Outbreak Grows: Health officials confirm eight measles cases statewide, with several in Middle Tennessee, including Cannon and DeKalb Counties. Most cases involve unvaccinated minors, prompting renewed vaccination calls.

• Community in Crisis: The Salvation Army in Murfreesboro launches its Kroger Food Angels program early to meet surging food and utility assistance needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

• Wilson County Tragedy: A Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter crashes near Lebanon, killing one crew member and critically injuring two others. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

• Teacher Arrested in Smyrna: Seward’s Creek Elementary teacher Jill Marie Hayes faces assault and false imprisonment charges after a classroom confrontation involving a paper cutter.

• Farmers Market Goes Year-Round: Rutherford County Farmers Market launches a new winter-spring season, featuring fresh produce, local crafts, and community activities—even in colder months.

• Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground in Murfreesboro: The Texas-based travel center begins construction, promising over 200 jobs and a boost in local tourism and retail.

• County Assessor Under Investigation: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opens a probe into Rutherford County’s property assessor’s office after a state audit found widespread assessment errors.

• Public Safety Expansion: Murfreesboro Police Department grows its real-time crime center team and explores drone deployment to enhance emergency response and surveillance.

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