Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Two Rutherford County football powerhouses — Blackman and Riverdale — are placed on probation by the TSSAA following recruiting violations involving improper social media contact by assistant coaches. Sanctions include forfeited practice days, scrimmages, and mandatory rules education.

  

• Law enforcement highlights a rise in marijuana-related DUIs across Murfreesboro and Smyrna, as a recent sobriety checkpoint underscores ongoing enforcement efforts ahead of new Tennessee hemp regulations taking effect July 1, 2026.

• A bipartisan bill at the Tennessee Capitol would make drink-spiking a specific Class D felony, with penalties of up to 12 years in prison. The proposal would also require bars and restaurants to provide free drink test strips to customers.

• The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County secures its future by purchasing and expanding its longtime Highland Terrace location in Murfreesboro, adding space for forensic interviews and law enforcement collaboration.

• Calls to the Tennessee Poison Center surge over GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes medications, with reported cases jumping sharply due to dosing errors and misuse. Health officials warn the trend could continue as new formulas enter the market.

• Allergy season ramps up across Middle Tennessee as juniper, maple, alder, and elm pollen levels rise, creating added challenges for residents managing respiratory issues.

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