Thursday, October 29, 2026
Face Palm Jokes Of The Day
1. I hate cleaning my windows. It's a pane in the glass.
2. Man seriously injured by reversing car. Police are asking the driver to come forward.
3. Paper jam is the least delicious of all the preserves.
Warren/McMinnville: Tickets On Sale Now For December's A Nutcracker's Fantasy Ballet
Kick off the holiday season at the Park Theater with A Nutcracker Fantasy Ballet presented by Paula Barnes & Camryn Austin!
Tickets are on sale NOW for these performances:
Friday, December 4 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 5 @ 7:00 pm
& Sunday, December 6 @ 2:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased in our box office during regular business hours (Tues - Fri 9am - 4pm) or at our website www.mcminnvilleparktheater.com anytime:
Rutherford/Murfreesboro: Book Signing Announced For November 7th
Local illustrator Valerie Hamill, will be selling and signing copies of Here’s to the Silly Ones
Valerie Hamill beautifully illustrates Seth Standley’s ode to those who can’t sit still, hate being bored and are industriously energetic. Those wonderfully unexpected children who make the world brighter. A cast of clever mice invites young readers to embrace creativity, individuality, and the confidence to be exactly who they are.
Just The Facts 10-29
The average life span of a pet cat has more than doubled from the 1980s to 2021, increasing from 7 years to 15 years.
About one in every 5,000 babies is born with a blocked or missing butt hole. This is a condition known as "imperforate anus" and generally requires surgery to create the opening.
Lake Chargo-ggagoggm-anchaug-gagoggcha-ubunagun gamaugg, in the town of Webster, Massachusetts, is the longest place-name in the United State. It is also known as Webster Lake.
Rutherford/La Vergne: Suspect charged in Domestic Violence Case
On October 25, 2026, La Vergne Police officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Merritt Drive. The victim reported being physically assaulted and strangled to the point of losing consciousness.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Officers located the suspect near the residence, and detectives subsequently conducted interviews and collected evidence as part of the investigation.
The investigation resulted in multiple charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, domestic assault, and simple possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.
One attempted murder charge and one aggravated assault charge involve an unborn child.
This case highlights the serious and potentially life-threatening nature of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Rutherford: Rutherford Sheriff's Office Assist In Multi-Agency Drug Trafficking Investigation
A multi-agency investigation involving the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other law enforcement partners has resulted in approximately 25 federal indictments connected to drug trafficking operations across Middle Tennessee.
On October 27, 2026, eight search warrants were executed at locations across Middle Tennessee as part of an operation to locate and apprehend indicted individuals. The investigation involved the Homeland Security Task Force, working in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including agents from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
As a result of the investigation and coordinated enforcement efforts, 24 individuals have been charged with drug-related offenses connected to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Authorities seized more than 500 kilograms of methamphetamine, 20 kilograms of fentanyl, 60 kilograms of cocaine, and more than $375,000 in cash. These seizures removed significant quantities of illegal drugs from circulation and prevented them from potentially reaching families and communities throughout Middle Tennessee.
Officials emphasized the importance of interagency cooperation and proactive investigative work in disrupting drug trafficking operations.
“This is us working at our best. This is us paying attention,” officials stated. They also emphasized that the takedown reflects the collective efforts of the Homeland Security Task Force and its law enforcement partners.
“These are drugs that will never reach our streets and never affect another family.”
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to working alongside federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to disrupt drug trafficking, protect residents, and promote safer communities throughout Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee
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