Rutherford News

Alcohol may have contributed to a head-on car crash Thursday night in Rutherford County that injured six people, including two children, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

An unidentified company is eying a century-old warehouse off West Main Street for a venture that would bring 50 jobs to the city.

State legislators say a proposal by the governor that could raise the average classroom size in Tennessee schools is getting a cool reception in the General Assembly.

The church calendar runs each Friday in The Daily News Journal. Events should be in Rutherford or Cannon counties only.

Allison Powell, center, a sixth-grade social studies teacher at Central Magnet School, addresses local legislators at a teacher's forum at Blackman High School Thursday.

Voters sign in at the Rutherford County Election Commission during a past early voting period.

Brian Hercules, right, president and CEO of United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, discusses the new partnership with Greenhouse Ministries to provide volunteer income tax assistance.

The crash involves a Greyhound bus and semi-truck, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

A tornado watch is in effect for Rutherford County until 6 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado warning has been issued for southern Davidson, northwestern Rutherford, and northeastern Williamson Counties until 1:30 p.m. A line of strong thunderstorms has been moving quickly through Middle Tennessee, prompting warnings in some areas.

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, who visited The Daily News Journal last week, said he is preparing to make new friends in Rutherford County as his campaign for re-election to the 4th District seat begins to ramp up.