Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Loaded handguns were recovered during security checks at two separate Rutherford County school proms, leading to charges for two young adults.
• Murfreesboro Fire Rescue responded to a three-vehicle crash in the Kroger parking lot on Northfield Boulevard, where only minor injuries were reported.
• Gas prices surge across Rutherford County, with regular unleaded averaging around $4.06 per gallon in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne.
• Stroke survivor Tina Whitman shares her story of recovery during National Stroke Awareness Month and prepares for the Sash Strut 5K.
• Tennessee’s 2026 spring squirrel hunting season opens May 9, with TWRA reminders about limits, protected species, and local rules.
• Tennessee and other states continue debating daylight saving time changes, but most residents will still set clocks back on November 1.