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In today's newsletter:

  • How one La Vergne traffic stop exposed a bigger crime pattern

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  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Traffic Stop in La Vergne Uncovers Fraudulent Tags, Drugs (rutherfordsource.com) — A recent La Vergne traffic stop uncovered fraudulent temporary tags, narcotics, paraphernalia, and an open container, leading to the driver's arrest. Police say the case shows how proactive enforcement helps catch repeat violations and keeps unsafe drivers and vehicles off local roads.
   

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    Monday August 24
  • GIRLS' SOCCER - LaVERGNE (A)
    Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
    4:30 pm
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    Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
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    Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
    6:30 pm
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    Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
    4:30 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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