Twice a day Rutherford County Schools dispatches 268 buses that transport 24,701 of the district’s nearly 45,000 students to and from school. Those buses travel 19,268 miles every day or 385,360 miles a month, which totals nearly 4 million miles every school year. And, as Rutherford County continues to be among the fastest growing counties…

One suspect accused of robbing two clerks at Almaville Market remains at large and is wanted by law enforcement officers in several Tennessee counties, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Dewayne Halfacre fled after a pursuit Monday in Marion County near Chattanooga, Detective Steve Kohler said. Suspect Timothy “Timbo” Howell, 52, was taken into custody….

Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday, Traffic has been shifted onto the new bridge at Broad St & Memorial Blvd Interchange. There will be alternating lane closures on NW Broad Street, Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy for construction. There will be lane shifts and traffic interruptions. At all times, one lane will remain open…

Paige Saylors knew in second grade she was going to be a teacher. That’s the lifelong impact Kathilu Mote made on the seven-year-old second grader. Mote remembers Saylors as being a “special one.” As an elementary student, Saylors was enthusiastic and had an uplifting personality. She smiled and was always eager to learn. There was…

One of two suspects wanted for robbing Almaville Market was apprehended after a pursuit Monday morning in Marion County near Chattanooga, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Suspect Timothy “Timbo” Howell, 52, was taken into custody while second suspect Dewayne Halfacre fled, said Sheriff’s Detective Steve Kohler. Marion County law enforcement officers are actively searching…

Saint Thomas Health is proud to announce Beth Van Gilder has joined the leadership team as Chief Operating Officer of Saint Thomas Medical Partners, effective immediately. As one of the region’s largest medical groups with over 550 providers and 39 specialties, covering 32 counties with 99 locations, Saint Thomas Medical Partners is a physician-led medical group…