HIGH SCHOOLRutherford County football teams dress in pads for TSSAA first practice Helen ComerJuly 27, 2026, 12:28 p.m. CTBlackman’s Coach Will Hester works with players during Blackman’s first day of football practice with pads on Monday, July 27, 2026.H... See more
NEWSEarly voting photos for the August 2026 election in Rutherford County Helen ComerJuly 24, 2026, 5:48 p.m. CTEarly voting runs from July 17 to Aug. 1, 2026 for the August 6, 2026 election.HELEN COMER/The Daily News JournalPeggy Heard early votes at Mid... See more
NEWSAscension Saint Thomas Rutherford expands Women's and Obstetric care Helen ComerJuly 20, 2026, 1:07 p.m. CTFollowing a following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Women's and Obstetric expansion at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Fri... See more
SPORTSPhotos from the 2026 annual Riverdale 7-on-7 tournament Helen ComerUpdated July 9, 2026, 1:50 p.m. CTRiverdale’s Luke Tritch carries the ball during a match against Friendship Christian in Riverdale’s 7-on-7 tournament, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.HEL... See more
Smyrna draws 18,000 for Independence Day celebration. See our best photos Thousands gathered for music, family activities and patriotic festivities as Smyrna celebrated America's 250 anniversary, on July 2, 2026. Helen Comer Lee Victory Recreation Park wa... See more
