Monday, May 4, 2026
Rutherford: Guns found at prom
Sheriff’s school resource officers recovered two loaded handguns from two vehicles transporting students and dates attending Rutherford County Schools’ high school proms, SRO supervisors said.
The handguns were found in an adult La Vergne High School student’s rental car attending the La Vergne High School prom Saturday at the Fountains in Murfreesboro and an adult guest’s vehicle attending Stewarts Creek’s High School prom April 25 at MTSU, said SROs Beau Kohler and Curtis Beane.
Trevor Carter, 19, a La Vergne High School student, was charged with possession of a weapon at a school function. He was released on $2,000 bond from Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. A hearing is set June 2 in General Sessions Court.
Deangelo Davis, 18, of Nashville, who attended Stewarts Creek High School prom with a student date, was charged with carrying a weapon on school grounds and simple possession of marijuana. He was released on $1,500 bond. A hearing is set June 17 in General Sessions Court.
Kohler was checking vehicles for alcohol at the Fountains as part of the Teen Education and Alcohol Management program when he saw an AR-15 pistol with two loaded
magazines on the floorboard.
The driver’s license inside the car identified Carter as the driver, Kohler said. Carter was an adult La Vergne High School student attending the prom. SRO Jeremy Gregory and SRO Matt King located Carter at the prom and brought him to the vehicle.
“I asked Trevor why he had the weapon and he told me it was for protection stating, ‘you never know when something could happen, someone could roll up on you anytime, when you're with your mother, anywhere,’ showing intent to be armed,” Kohler said. His mother confirmed she knew the weapon was inside the vehicle.
SRO Beane was checking the MTSU parking lot near the Stewarts Creek High School prom April 25 when he saw an open bottle of whiskey in the floorboard. SRO Matt Vaughn located driver and prom guest Davis who confirmed he drove the vehicle to the prom with an adult student.
Davis allowed the SROs to search his vehicle where Beane and Detective Matthew Arrington smelled marijuana.
Beane secured “the Glock 9mm handgun that contained one round in the chamber and eighteen additional rounds in an extended magazine that was in the handgun, he said. Arrington located a small jar of marijuana.
Davis told Beane the alcohol belonged to his date’s mother.
Warren/McMinnville: Tickets now on sale for local production of 'Finding Nemo Jr.'
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for Finding Nemo Jr. so "just keep swimming" to secure your seats NOW! Join us at The Park Theater as Warren Arts presents Finding Nemo Jr. LIVE on stage on Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00 pm.
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Get your tickets by visiting our box office during regular hours OR online at mcminnvilleparktheater.com.
Coffee/Tullahoma: Auditions start May 15th for production of "Inherit The Wind"
South Jackson Community Playhouse is excited to announce the auditions for the stage production of Inherit the Wind. Brought to you as a part of our America 250 Celebration highlighting the State of Tennessee. Performance dates Sept 17-20.
Auditions:
Saturday, May 16
10am - 2pm Auditions In-person
Tuesday, May 19
7:30-9:30pm
Wednesday, May 20
6-9pm
Thursday, May 21
Callbacks if needed (Evening)
Attached is:
- Audition Form - https://southjackson.org/Auditions/ITWAudition.pdf
- Character Description - https://docs.google.com/.../1wjxvWUWuYTsrQRVKtahl.../edit...
A description of several of the characters - people may be asked to play more than one role; some roles may be filled by ensemble. The approximate age of a character should not be taken literally for inclusion or exclusion if a performer can handle the part.
-Monologue options from the script -https://docs.google.com/.../1kusiua3DOtR6.../edit...
Performers should pick two and be familiar with them to do a reading at auditions.
In addition to the monologues included, those auditioning may prepare a monologue of their own choosing less than 5 minutes in length. This is not a requirement.
Those who have not sung for the director before and want to be considered for singing ensemble parts can prepare a verse of any song to share acapella.
May 4th International Firefighters Day
On International Firefighters Day, we honor Tennessee's bravest. Did you know there over 12,460 volunteer firefighters in Tennessee? That's nearly 60% of the total number of Tennessee's firefighters.
Face Palm Jokes Of The Day 5-4
1. Why did the chicken cross the road, roll in mud, and cross the road again?
Because it was a dirty double crosser.
2. I had a lot of stuff to do today. Now I have a lot of stuff to do tomorrow.
3. Why is it called possession of marijuana and not joint custody?
4. I just bought a year membership for the gym and now my bank is calling to see if my credit card was stolen.
5. Why did the teddy bear want to stop eating?
Because it was stuffed.
Wilson/Lebanon: Benefit for Miller Tuesday May 5
Wyatt Preston Miller, the 2-year-old grandson of one of Wilson County employees, lovingly known as the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt NICU Mayor, has already saved three lives through the gift of organ donation. His heart is still beating through the life he helped save. 
His legacy will live on through those he helped. #OrganDonorHero
His legacy will live on through those he helped. #OrganDonorHeroA Dessert Auction will be held on May 5th at 5:00 PM at the Q Barn at the James E Ward Ag Center. We encourage everyone to share this information and, if possible, attend to show your support.
Putnam/Cookeville:Run For The Wall May 18
Cookeville is proud to once again welcome the incredible riders of Run for the Wall as they make their way across the country on a powerful mission. Each year, this cross-country motorcycle ride brings together veterans, families, and supporters who are “riding for those who can’t”, honoring those who were killed in action, supporting our military, and advocating for POW/MIA awareness.
This year marks the 12th annual visit of the Midway Route to our community and we’re especially honored that Cookeville is their only two-night stay along the journey.
Help us line the streets of Jefferson Avenue as the riders make their way through Cookeville to the Putnam County Convention Center for a private event. Your support means the world to these riders and the mission they carry.
Riders
are “riding for those who can’t.” Many are veterans riding in honor of
those MIA or KIA, or are riding as therapy for PTSD. Many are Vietnam
veterans who never received a proper "Welcome Home." The
Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors' Bureau invites you to line the
streets with smiling faces and waving American flags to provide them
with the "Welcome" they deserve.
Bedford/Shelbyville: Summer Art Camp now accepting signups
A four day mixed-media extravaganza! Kids will work with a different professional artist each day, using paint, collage, and more to create unique pieces of art. Sign up here: https://www.flyartscenter.com/summer-art-camp
Rutherford/Murfreesboro: Burglars crash vehicle in Murfreesboro gun range
Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives are searching for a group of burglars who crashed a vehicle into a gun range early Saturday and stole multiple firearms.
The smash-and-grab burglary occurred at Black Frog Arms & Range, located on North Thompson Lane about 3:40 a.m. May 2.
Responding officers found a Kia Soul crossover utility vehicle still inside the business. Officers also discovered what appeared to be an RPG round in the parking lot, which investigators believe the suspects dropped while leaving the scene. As a precaution, the Tennessee Highway Patrol bomb squad responded and determined the item was inert or a replica.
According to the preliminary investigations, a group of individuals wearing white Tyvek coverall suits exited the vehicle after crashing into the building, grabbed multiple firearms and ran out of the business. Detectives believe the suspects fled the area in a dark-colored Kia Optima.
Crime data analysts with the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center are assisting detectives with the investigation by utilizing license plate readers and public safety cameras.
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