🌱 School Damages + Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

Happy Saturday, Franklin! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; cooler. High: 44 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Franklin today:

1. A 17-year-old high school student drove a vehicle into Centennial High School yesterday, closing the school. Damages are reportedly over $10,000. The student has been charged with aggravated assault, leaving the scene of a crash, failure to report a crash, and felony evading. (franklinpdnews.com)
2. Franklin's First Missionary Baptist Church invites our community to join a program commemorating the life and times of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, on Monday at 11:00 AM. The program's theme will be "Where Do We Go From Here?" and will take place in the public square. Please click for more details. (Williamson Source)
3. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 to midnight on Jan. 29. The checkpoint will be on Franklin Road between Meadow Lake Road and Wilson Pike Circle. This will be a multi-jurisdictional operation seeking to promote traffic safety. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, 21.9 percent of 2021 fatal and serious crashes were alcohol related. (williamsonherald.com)

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Today in Franklin:

• Rocking Rhythms: A Pre-School Storytime At The Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Williamson County Writer's Group Adult Service At The Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Franklin reminds us that they offer FREE digital passports to help us explore Franklin. Click to go on an adventure! (Facebook)
• Downtown Franklin announces their first annual Awards Ballot. Cast your ballot for your favorite Franklin business by clicking the link. (Facebook)
• City of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.