Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Indictments of 33 in Drug, Gang, and Firearms Case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (September 23, 2025) — A nearly two-year undercover investigation involving illegal drugs, gang activity, and firearms has resulted in the indictment of 33 people, following a 2023 overdose death of a Murfreesboro man. Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Special Investigations...
Former Tennessee House speaker sentenced to three years in federal prison
Six years after being bounced from the Tennessee House speakership, former Rep. Glen Casada was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in prison for his role in a kickback scheme. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson meted out the punishment to Casada on 14 counts of fraud, bribery, theft, conspiracy and money laundering in...
Chattanooga man shares how sober DUI changed his life as new law promises accountability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We are examining a new law that aims to prevent sober drivers from being charged with DUIs and all the legal fees and repercussions that go along with them. The new law requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to provide a report on sober DUI arrests...
DeKalb Jail Recommended for Continued TCI Certification under Plan of Action (View TCI Jail...
After an inspection last week by the Tennessee Corrections Institute, the DeKalb County Jail is being recommended for continued state certification for another year under a plan of action as the county works toward building a new jail. The TCI Board of Control will meet December 3 at 10 a.m....
Report reveals deadliest stretches of road in TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new report has revealed some of the deadliest stretches of road in the state of Tennessee. The report, from an injury law firm, analyzed data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, focusing on fatal crashes in Tennessee from 2019 to 2023 to find the deadliest stretches of roads.
Rutherford County Schools considers expanding ESL program for parents
As of January last school year, Rutherford County Schools had more than 8,000 ESL students. As those students work to grasp the language, so do their parents.
UPDATE: From Bargain Hunting to BOLO – the MPD Reports the Publix Theft Suspect...
UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – What comes after one woman is accused of taking bargain hunting to a whole new level… we may never know. But what we can confirm, thanks to the handiwork of Murfreesboro Police, is that detectives now say a “person of interest” has officially been identified.
Murfreesboro police to discuss investigation that led to over 30 arrests
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is expected to discuss on Tuesday a long-term, multi-agency investigation that led to the indictment of 33 people. The investigation was launched after a 2023 fentanyl overdose death of a Murfreesboro resident, MPD said. Here are instructions on...
Tennessee Attorney General investigating Deloitte over diversity practices
Deloitte, part of the "Big Four" accounting firms, manages TennCare's eligibility system. It's a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including more than $160 million in state taxpayer funding, according to public records.
Murfreesboro approves more body cameras, license plate readers, and park surveillance
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Murfreesboro Police Department is expanding its technology as the city continues to grow. At the most recent city council meeting, members voted unanimously to approve the purchase of additional body cameras for officers. Police Chief Michael Bowen said the new equipment is necessary...

















