Rutherford County Murder Case Nears Court Date, Landfill Expansion Debate Intensifies, and Community Loss Remembered | Feb. 10, 2026

Show Notes – Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

  • A Murfreesboro homicide investigation moves closer to resolution as Clinton Lynn Johnson Jr. remains jailed on first-degree murder and aggravated robbery charges, with a plea hearing scheduled later this month.
  • A Murfreesboro man is sentenced following a violent home invasion involving his ex-girlfriend and her young child, with court-ordered service requirements outlined for multiple convictions.
  • The long-running dispute over the Middle Point Landfill intensifies as operators seek vertical expansion, prompting renewed political, legal, and community opposition across Rutherford County.
  • Gas prices tick upward locally, even as Tennessee continues to rank among the states with the cheapest fuel nationwide.
  • Providence Christian Academy begins the search for a new head football coach as longtime leader LeBron Ferguson announces his upcoming departure.
  • The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office mourns the passing of former dispatcher Aaron Cope, a 26-year veteran remembered for his calm, professionalism, and dedication to public safety.

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