SROs raise funds for Special Olympians to compete in state tourney

Apr 19, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Feast on chicken wings while donating to Special Olympians at the Wings & Rings event from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 at Toot’s on Broad Street. Sheriff’s.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy rescues lost dog trapped in Stewart's Creek

Apr 17, 2018 at 03:08 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

When Paul Rocco’s Shepherd mix Butch wandered away Sunday, he was worried about his beloved pet. Rocco searched for his dog all day but couldn’t find Butch anywhe.... Read More

Sheriff's Office to set Clifton Braunwalder memorial checkpoint

Apr 12, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

A sobriety checkpoint will be dedicated to the memory of Clifton Braunwalder, a 13-year-old Boy Scout killed by an impaired driver four years ago. The fourth annual Clifton B.... Read More

$1.3M in black market-produced pills seized Rutherford County Sheriff’s detectives

Apr 10, 2018 at 03:59 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Almost $1.3 million worth of clandestine, lab-produced illegal pills and a powder to make Xanax were seized Monday by Rutherford County Sheriff’s narcotics detectives an.... Read More

Two out-of-state suspects nabbed for unrelated murders in Rutherford County

Apr 09, 2018 at 08:09 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Two men wanted for unrelated out-of-state murder charges were apprehended Monday in Rutherford County, authorities with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said. Susp.... Read More
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Watch out: Police targeting texting while driving

Apr 07, 2018 at 02:00 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Drivers noticed more officers than usual patrolling on Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 41/70 South Thursday throughout Rutherford County. Teams of extra law enforcement office.... Read More

Support Special Olympians at Wings & Rings Tuesday at Toot's South

Mar 28, 2018 at 09:42 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Toot’s diners can enjoy “good food and fun” while donating for 525 Rutherford County athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in the annual Special.... Read More
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Sheriff's Office asks drivers to don't text and drive

Mar 26, 2018 at 02:26 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will promote the fourth annual "Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving" campaign with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in April during.... Read More

Enjoy archery games and raise funds for breast cancer

Mar 22, 2018 at 12:30 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Students can demonstrate their archery skills and raise funds for a school resource officer’s wife who is battling breast cancer Saturday at Rock Springs Elementary Scho.... Read More

Rockvale man charged for threatening judge

Mar 20, 2018 at 11:09 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A suspect who claimed to carry a gun to kill a judge in the Judicial Building Monday was arrested by Court Security deputies. Suspect Troy Clinton Chaffin, 48, of Dedham Driv.... Read More

Riverdale students raise nearly $40,000 for St. Baldrick's

Mar 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Riverdale High School students, faculty and staff raised about $40,000 Friday in memory of Little Warrior Princess Leah Smallwood. This is the fifth year they raised money in.... Read More
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Put your phone down in school zones

Mar 05, 2018 at 11:28 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Drivers are prohibited from talking or texting on cell phones in active school zones under Tennessee state law. As of Jan. 1, it is a misdemeanor for drivers to use the cell.... Read More