Murfreesboro, Tenn.

A 70-year-old man named James Wideman was accused of threatening to sit in his driveway with a gun after becoming frustrated that parents waiting in the school pickup line blocked his driveway. After complaining to Scales Elementary School's front office, and when employees could not solve the issue, Wideman allegedly made the threat. He was subsequently arrested and charged with harassment.

Murfreesboro firefighters contained a house fire on Huddleston Avenue early Monday morning, allowing residents and two pets to escape safely. The fire originated in the attic and caused no injuries, with the Fire Marshal’s Office investigating its cause.

Murfreesboro firefighters rescued a driver trapped in an overturned car after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for a precautionary evaluation.

The Catfeine Cat Cafe in Murfreesboro, Tenn., warned guests that a measles-infected individual may have visited on June 29 or 30 between 1:00-5:00 p.m., urging them to monitor symptoms until July 21, 2026. The CDC notes measles symptoms include high fever, cough, and a rash, with potential complications like pneumonia and encephalitis. The cafe emphasized the virus does not remain on surfaces and that cats are not at risk.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department warns that improperly disposed fireworks can cause dumpster or structure fires. They recommend a 'soak and separate' method to cool fireworks before disposal and caution against sparklers, which can cause injuries and reach temperatures hot enough to melt glass.