Candidates qualify for key races in Rutherford County: Mayor, sheriff, commission, school board

Ninety local candidates qualified for 2026 elections by Feb. 19, including for contested Rutherford County school board seats ...

Rutherford County middle schoolers accused of threatening to bring gun to school, 'shoot up math class' in separate incidents

Both of the students are facing felony charges and were taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Rutherford Co. sheriff's office releases 463 inmates to ICE in 13 months

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office released 463 inmates to federal immigration officers the previous 13 months.

2 Rutherford County middle school students charged with making threats

Two students at separate Rutherford County middle schools were arrested after being accused of making gun-related threats Thursday, authorities said.
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Rutherford County officials warn of fire marshal scam after bar loses money

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Rutherford County officials are sending a warning to the community after a local bar fell victim to a scam on Sunday. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s ...

Overtured dump truck blocks Rutherford County road

A dump truck overturned in the 872 block of Midland-Fosterville Road off the Shelbyville Highway.
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Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office taking winter weather donations

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for winter weather items to be donated as cooler temperatures move into the Midstate. RCSO said the Cold Patrol is asking ...