🍁 Racing is back in Nashville and busses

Good morning, Wilson County. Wow, it’s been humid the past two weeks. Hopefully this rain will break some of it. We have an action packed weekend ahead of you, especially if you like racing.

In today’s WilCo Beat:

• 🏎️ racing is back in Nashville

• 🚌 catastrophe and how you can help

• 🦸 help protect the schools

Let’s get to it.

- Travis Dailey

🏎️ The Grande Prix is back babe

Today kicks off the weekend long festivity. There will be music, delicious food, and A LOT of racing.

There’s a little bit for everyone.

The official schedule can be found on their website but there will be something going on:

• Today Friday, August 4 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM

• Saturday, August 5 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM

• Sunday, August 6 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Keep the race in mind if you travel into Nashville. Roads are closed and traffic will be plenty.

Buy your tickets here.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Legos, Legos, Legos.

My favorite toy from childhood. The Lego Extravaganza BrickUniverse is coming to Lebanon September 2nd and 3rd, 2023. And tickets are only $12.99 when purchased online.

Read more about the event here and buy tickets here.

WHAT’S GOING DOWN

Mark your calendars

Robertson County Flag Football League (RCFFL) hosts their 1st Annual Huddle Jam in downtown Springfield on August 26, 2023. The RCFFL started the fundraiser to make it easier for youth who wish to play flag football regardless of their economic means.

The Jam will feature performances from:

• Clayton Q

• Austin Williams

• Callista Clark

• QUAD CITY DJ’S

Buy tickets here.

CIVIL NEWS

🚌 Bus delays plague first day of school in Wilson County

Buses were an hour late, kids missed their buses, and not many parents knew what was going on. And unfortunately some bus drivers are driving two shifts (if you want to drive, see below).

Several days later and most buses are arriving at their pickup spots on time and delivering kids to school on time.

🚌 Wilson county schools need you

Wilson County is seeing record numbers of students. And they need more bus drivers to lighten the load for others.

If you’re interested in driving a bus for Wilson County schools this year, please reach out to Kenny Hardaway.

🦸 Hallway Hero Project

The Hallway Hero Project is a group of men and women who lend helping eye throughout the school day. They volunteer to walk the campus during the day to ensure nothing is out of the ordinary.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please check out their website.

🐜 don’t we have enough already

So, fire ants are in their way. How do we stop them? Why? These are all questions we’re asking ourselves. Aren’t you too?

But seriously here they come.

Weather

Friday

80 🌡️ 68 | ⛈️ | 79% | 💨 SSW 5 mph

Saturday

88 🌡️ 72 | ⛅ | 15% | 💨 S 5 mph

Sunday

88 🌡️ 72 | ⛈️ | 46% | 💨 SW 10 mph

Sports

Nashville Sounds

Today, August 4

Nashville at Durham at 6:35 PM CT

Saturday, August 5

Nashville at Durham at 6:35 PM CT

Sunday, August 6

Nashville at Durham at 6:05 PM CT

THANKS!

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