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A new community warehouse in Robertson County is stocked with clothing and other household items to serve those in need. It came about after the Wal-Mart locations in Springfield and White House contacted Donnie King of TNKids Nutrition. Both stores had extra or leftover items and wanted them to stay within the local community. King agreed to take the donations, under the stipulation that they would not be resold, but given away for a good cause. If you know some who needs help call Lisa Duncan with the Family Resource Center,
The City of Portland has received a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funds. Nearly $7 million dollars will be used to continue to supply water to Northern Robertson County and Northern Sumner County by upgrading the water plant and improving water mains and transmission lines.
The Covenant School is reopening to students next week. The school has announced its doors will open once again on Tuesday, 22 days after the deadly shooting which claimed the lives of six victims. A statement read, “the school is very grateful for the awe-inspiring generosity, love and support it has received.”
Law enforcement officials in Wilson County are working to enhance school security. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office was joined by school district leaders and police agencies from Mount Juliet, Lebanon, and Watertown to discuss protocols yesterday. Sheriff Robert Bryan said the focus of the session and discussion was not to criticize security efforts, but to collaborate on making them even better. He says it is extremely important for law enforcement and educators to communicate so everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency.
A bill that would disband community oversight boards in Tennessee is moving into the state House. Senators approved Senate Bill 591 on Tuesday. The legislation would get rid of citizen police review panels in Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, putting mayors in charge of appointing seven individuals to look into complaints about officers. Metro Nashville COB executive director Jill Fitcheard says the measure also stipulates that police departments handle their own investigations into officer misconduct allegations.
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