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- Travis

THE DIGEST

Firefighter comes home

The firefighter we mentioned a couple of weeks ago that was injured in the apartment fire is home. The Tennessean reports donations are pouring in for him and his family.

Read their full article here. ($)

Neighborhood speeders

Sadly, speeding in neighborhoods is the main reason for calls to Mt Juliet police. Residents are frustrated with speeders and distracted drivers. Some neighborhoods request police presence while others are petitioning to install speed humps and radars.

The Mt Juliet police are aware of the problem and are preparing a plan to tackle the problem.

Check out the full article on WKRN.com.

Semicolons? On police cars?

Yes, you read that correctly. Semicolons are appearing on police cars across Mt Juliet. But, why? To not bury the lede or steal a story, you’ll need to click over to WKRN.com to read the full story.

Sherry’s Hope attracts thousands from Lebanon to fight cancer

Sherry’s Hope is a touching story that’s turned into a huge fundraiser to fight cancer.

Directly from their website:

“The 5K event our community has come to cherish will continue on as the Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk Event to benefit Sherry’s Hope and will always be an important fundraiser for the work carried out by our organization.”

Read the full story here. ($)

Zoo babies

I love taking my family to the zoo. And now there are two new faces to see. This past week the zoo welcomed a clouded leopard cub and a banded palm civet kit. You might be lucky and spot them at the veterinary center.

Check out the WilliamSource.com.

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Weather

Cooler temperatures are headed our way

There is a cold front approaching. It will bring rain and much colder temperatures with it. WSMV.com reports the front will hit us this week and the following weeks will be highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Should be a nice change from these 80s.

Monday

87 🌡️ 66 | ⛅ | 6% | 💨 N 5 mph

Tuesday

74 🌡️ 62 | 🌧️ | #49 | 💨 N 7 mph

Wednesday

79 🌡️ 56 | ⛅ | 9% | 💨 NNE 9 mph

Thursday

79 🌡️ 55 | ⛅ | 4% | 💨 NE 10 mph

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