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Rutherford County Bar Scam, Red Light Crackdown, and Community Honors | Jan. 19, 2025

Jan 19, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett



Show Notes – Monday, January 19, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

  • Rutherford County authorities warn local businesses after a bar loses more than $1,500 in an elaborate scam involving impersonation of the Fire Marshal and fraudulent payment requests using Bitcoin and MoneyGram.

  • Murfreesboro Police crack down on dangerous driving along South Church Street, citing nearly 30 red-light violations in a single day during a focused traffic enforcement operation.

  • Smyrna mourns the loss of W.E. “Dubb” Rayburn, founder of Rayburn Insurance Agency, remembered for his community leadership, family devotion, and lasting business legacy.

  • Murfreesboro Officer Dustin Nicholson receives the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the NAACP Murfreesboro Branch for a life-saving rescue on I-24, recognized during the annual MLK Breakfast at MTSU.

  • The Tennessee Board of Regents works with lawmakers to align community college and technical programs with workforce needs, emphasizing AI, nuclear energy, and skilled trades as enrollment rises.

  • Oakland High School dominates the 37th Doris Cody Counting Swimming Championship, with multiple team titles as local swimmers prepare for upcoming regional competition.

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