Show Notes – Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Smyrna Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three women connected to a series of thefts at the Ulta Beauty store near Target on Industrial Boulevard, with surveillance images released and contact information provided for investigators.

  

• A Silver Alert has been issued in neighboring Bedford County for 64-year-old Clarence Carter, last seen in the Linkston Drive area of Shelbyville and believed to be traveling on foot.

• Tennessee Secretary of State Trey Hargett is warning Rutherford County businesses about misleading third-party solicitations that overcharge for required annual business filings.

• Murfreesboro health care professionals report a sharp rise in eating disorders among children, with cases appearing at younger ages and specialists citing pandemic effects, social media, and mental health challenges.

• A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn, seeks to extend federal funding for quantum technology research and workforce development through 2034.

• Murfreesboro city leaders announce the inaugural City Legacy’s Recognition Ceremony, honoring 10 retired public servants for their lasting impact on the community, set for January 22 at City Hall.

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