A Shelbyville man has been taken into custody on reports of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Ricky Lee Bonifant Jr. was identified in soliciting a minor for an online sexual relationship through multiple platforms.

Rutherford County is only impacted by one Tennessee Senate seat this year. Tennessee Senate seat 14 is up for re-election. The District 14 seat encompasses more than just Rutherford County, it also covers parts of Bedford, Cannon and Moore counties.