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Good day Cookeville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new hazmat gear could change emergency response in Cookeville
  • When will Cookeville's new rehab hospital open its doors?
  • What CPD says really happened in last week's West 12th Street crash.

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cookeville Fire Pursues Gear, Level Two Hazmat Status (theucnow.com) — Cookeville's Fire Department is upgrading its hazardous materials capabilities with new state-funded chemical and gas analyzers, aiming to reach Level Two Hazmat status. The equipment will speed up identifying dangerous substances during wrecks or spills, expand mutual-aid support for neighboring departments, and bring advanced training tools and protective suits to better safeguard local residents and responders.
   

2. Cookeville Regional Board Unveils Construction Timeline (theucnow.com) — Cookeville Regional's board has set an 11‑month construction timeline for a new 40‑bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, with demolition of the current outpatient unit starting next week. The joint venture with Encompass Health aims to open in late 2027, expand to 50 beds, and improve local access to rehab care, while new board leadership takes shape to guide the project.
   

3. CPD releases details about pedestrian hit in crash last week (herald-citizen.com) — Cookeville police have released details on last Friday's crash in which a pedestrian on a scooter was struck on West 12th Street and airlifted to Vanderbilt. Investigators say a Cookeville driver in the left lane could not see the pedestrian crossing between stopped cars, and no charges have been filed as the victim continues recovering from injuries.
   

4. Appalachian Thriller Sales Benefit Putnam Animal Shelter (theucnow.com) — A local author is pledging all launch-week sales of her Appalachian thriller to the Friends of the Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter, giving Cookeville readers a way to support local pets in need. The October 29 Amazon release will feature a shareable digital link so residents can easily buy the book and boost donations during the special "Read a Thriller, Help a Shelter Pet" campaign.
   

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    My kitties are gonna be thrilled once I get some fun stuff added. (Nextdoor Dodson Branch - Kinniard)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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