Show Notes – Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Authorities warn Rutherford County residents to stay alert as cell phone thefts tied to financial fraud rise, with stolen devices being used to access Apple Pay and credit card accounts, especially in crowded areas of downtown Nashville.

• Murfreesboro Police say a suspect linked to multiple phone thefts remains at large, and tips are being accepted through Crimestoppers.

• A tragic single-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 claims the life of 21-year-old Joseph Morgan, marking the second deadly collision in Murfreesboro over the weekend. Officials stress seat belt use and caution during holiday travel.

• TDOT announces a suspension of lane closures statewide from late December 23 through January 2 to accommodate heavy holiday travel, with more than 2.8 million Tennesseans expected on the roads.

• State transportation leaders warn of a growing infrastructure funding crisis, as construction costs rise and fuel tax revenues decline, prompting renewed discussion on indexing fuel taxes to inflation.

• Smyrna Police respond to a deadly shooting at a quinceañera at Laura’s Event Center, where a juvenile suspect allegedly opened fire, killing one person and injuring another before being taken into custody.

• A federal executive order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug reignites debate in Tennessee over medical cannabis, with state leaders divided ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

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