Rutherford County News

Rutherford BOE Extends Sullivan to 2030, Landfill Expansion Halted & New Homeless Relocation Bill Proposed | Feb. 11, 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Rutherford County Board of Education voted 4-3 to extend Director J.... Read More

Rutherford County Murder Case Nears Court Date, Landfill Expansion Debate Intensifies, and Community Loss Remembered | Feb. 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro homicide investigation moves closer to resolution as Clint.... Read More

Homeless Relocation Bill, Armed Guard Law Questions, and Disaster Aid for Rutherford County | Feb. 9, 2026

Feb 09, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, February 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: State Representative Tim Rudd introduces House Bill 1671, co-sponsored by S.... Read More

Teacher Incentives, Police Manhunt, DUI Checkpoints & Major MTSU Housing Project | Feb. 6, 2026

Feb 06, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, February 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County School Board considers a $4,000 sign-on bonus to attract.... Read More

Fire Safety Warnings, Marina Blaze, Drug Settlement, and Local Alerts | Feb. 4, 2026

Feb 04, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna firefighters quickly contained a residential structure fire on Po.... Read More

Library System Controversy, School Safety Alert, Storm Recovery & Gas Price Relief | Feb. 3, 2025

Feb 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tensions escalate within the Rutherford County Library System as Director.... Read More

Multiple Weekend Shootings, Officer-Involved Fatality, and New Safety Initiatives | Feb. 2, 2026

Feb 02, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, February 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate two separate weekend shootings, one fatal,.... Read More

Felony Evading Charges Filed After Reckless Crash, Gas Leak in La Vergne

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:51 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A dangerous late-night pursuit in La Vergne ended in a crash, a ruptured gas line, and neighborhood evacuations after a driver attempted to fl.... Read More

Winter Storm Warnings Continue and Strains on Water Systems Near Rutherford County are Mentioned During Ongoing Recovery

Jan 30, 2026 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, through noon Monda.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Expansion Debate, Winter Storm Recovery, and Community Events | Jan. 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders face mounting pressure to address overcrowding at.... Read More

Library Book Battle, Winter Storm Fallout, and Regional Health Alerts | Jan. 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Controversy intensifies around the Rutherford County Library System as a.... Read More

Winter Storm Closures, Bitter Cold, and Local Indictment | Jan. 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools announce closures.... Read More

Winter Storm Chaos: I-24 Shutdowns, Flood Rescues, Power Outages & Community Tragedy | Jan. 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dangerous winter weather creates major traffic disruptions in Rutherford Co.... Read More

School Threat Arrest, Traffic Crackdowns & Winter Storm Preparations | Jan. 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Murfreesboro man is arrested after online threats targeting a Rutherford.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Push Controversial Bills, Deadly Crash & Major Winter Storm Looms | Jan. 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee lawmakers debate House Bill 809, which would limit lawsuits ov.... Read More

Murfreesboro Officer Named Officer of the Year After Rescuing Injured Dog

Jan 20, 2026 at 08:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police Officer Samuel Lopez has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by VFW Post 4575 Smith–Rogers&nda.... Read More

Winter Weather Threat, High Childbirth Costs, Historic Building Plans & Heroic Fire Rescue | Jan. 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County and much of Middle Tennessee prepare for a sharp drop in.... Read More

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.... Read More

AI Traffic Signals, Verizon Outage Aftermath & High-Profile Court Rulings | Jan. 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 16, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro announces plans to launch a $6.2 million AI-powered traffic si.... Read More

Rutherford County Crime Alert, Silver Alert Issued, Business Scam Warnings & Community Honors | Jan. 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three wom.... Read More