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🌱 How Collierville police used a drone to stop a suspected car thief
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In today's newsletter:
- How Collierville police used a drone to stop a suspected car thief
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 61 and low of 30 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 48, low: 37.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; windy, warmer, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drone used to track down man suspected of stealing car, Collierville PD says (fox13memphis.com) — Collierville Police say they used a drone with heat-sensing technology to help track and arrest a man suspected of trying to drive off in a stolen car near Academy Sports on New Byhalia Road. Officers reported recovering drug paraphernalia, stolen merchandise, a backpack with more items, and a handgun, and say the footage shows how technology and teamwork can safely resolve incidents in town.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just wanted to thank everyone for my post and welcoming the Murray's to the Collierville neighborhood.
Sorry I wasn't able to respond earlier but our fur baby girl Bandit. went to the Rainbow bridge. This has been a tough year. We lost Smokey about 6… (Nextdoor Collierville-Arlington Rd) - Collierville Police increases impaired - driving enforcement during the holiday season.
Collierville Police is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for the Booze It and Lose It campaign to increase impaired-driving… (Nextdoor )
- Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Collierville. Apply here.
- Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Collierville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collierville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Arlington
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