Show Notes – Tuesday, February 3, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Tensions escalate within the Rutherford County Library System as Director Luann James files a formal complaint against board member Susan Kwaisenberry, alleging inappropriate questioning and coordinated efforts to remove LGBTQ-themed children’s books, with additional complaints involving Library Board Chairman Cody York.

  

• The Rutherford County Ethics Committee declines to pursue several complaints, citing jurisdiction limits, while Murfreesboro city leaders are briefed on the sensitive allegations.

• A school safety system proves effective at Christiana Middle School after a weapons detection alert leads to the discovery of a partially assembled, non-functional handgun in an eighth-grade student’s possession. No threats were made, and authorities credit swift action for preventing harm.

• Recovery continues across Rutherford County following a severe winter storm, with debris removal underway in Murfreesboro and La Vergne, full power restoration reported in Eagleville, and emergency officials urging residents to report significant property damage.

• Governor Bill Lee announces a donation of hundreds of generators from Elon Musk’s company xAI to assist Tennesseans still without power after prolonged outages.

• Drivers see modest relief at the pump as Tennessee ranks ninth nationwide for lowest gas prices, with Rutherford County averaging $2.50 per gallon.

• The Tennessee Department of Human Services opens applications for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, aiming to continue providing nutritious meals to children during the summer months, with a May 1 deadline for sponsor organizations.

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