Two Rutherford County mayors propose a future public solid waste solution and oppose expansion of the private Middle Point Landfill.

After 30 years collecting trash from other counties, the city of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County have said, “Enough is enough.” With Middle Point Landfill set to reach capacity within four years, city and county leaders said they want to take action and prepare for what’s next when it comes to trash.

Rutherford County's five state representatives responded to questions from The Daily News Journal about what legislation they will sponsor this session.

The Rutherford County School District has announced a confirmed case of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough in the school dis

A recently approved Rutherford County Schools resolution for federal authorities to close the nation's borders offended one opposing board member.

Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and Finance Director Michael Smith each faced 2024 audit findings from the Tennessee Comptroller.

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - A Rutherford County woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing from an elderly person, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

The TWRA wants anglers to catch the cold-water fish during the winter and spring months before the water warms up.

The Rutherford County School Board voted Jan. 23 to keep seven previously removed books off all library shelves. They voted to return two additional titles to circulation, but only for 11th and 12th graders with parental permission. Most of these decisions defied the recommendations of RCS librarians who were asked to review the books.

Suspected members of a South Florida crime syndicate are behind bars in Middle Tennessee after being accused of stealing more than $1 million in high-end eyewear across multiple states.

The shooter, identified by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office as 24-year-old Marquavious Hampton, reportedly shot himself following a pursuit with WCSO. He later died from his gunshot wound at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A recently approved Rutherford County Schools resolution for federal authorities to close the nation's borders offended one opposing board member.