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🌱 What Blytheville’s public safety tax decision could mean for your protection

Blytheville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Blytheville’s public safety tax decision could mean for your protection
  • What officers say they found in a Blytheville drug raid
  • Meet the Blytheville firefighter earning two major honors this year

Also on today's calendar: Cupcake Decorating for Kids (Blytheville) ....

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
  • Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Blytheville council weighs public safety tax renewal (neatowncourier.com) — Blytheville officials are moving ahead with plans for a new fire station while weighing renewal of the city’s Public Safety Tax, which funds the project and many police and fire salaries. Leaders warn that failing to renew the tax could mean staff cuts, higher insurance rates for residents, and delays in improving critical emergency services.
   

2. Two arrested in execution of search warrant (neatowncourier.com) — Blytheville police and regional drug task force officers seized large quantities of suspected narcotics during a June 9 search on North 22nd Street, leading to two local residents being arrested on multiple serious drug charges. Both suspects appeared in Blytheville District Court the next day, had their cases sent to Circuit Court, and each received a $200,000 cash bond.
   

3. Rotary Club honors Blytheville firefighter Brad Burfeind as ... (neatowncourier.com) — A Blytheville firefighter, driver Brad Burfeind, has been honored as Firefighter of the Year by both the Rotary Club of Blytheville and the Blytheville Fire Department. City leaders praise his dedication, leadership, and commitment to protecting local residents, encouraging the community to join in recognizing his service.
   

4. Report: Used RVs Still Trending Upward in April (rvnews.com) — Blytheville’s RV market is among the hardest hit in the country, with sales reportedly down more than 80% compared with last April. A new industry report shows new RV registrations falling nationwide while used RV sales rise, highlighting how tighter budgets are reshaping what buyers choose and leaving some local dealers facing tougher months ahead.
   

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  • 🔥 Safety first, flavor second.
    A few simple habits make a huge difference: • Keep a 10-foot safety zone around your grill — kids, pets, and anything flammable stay clear. •… (Nextdoor )
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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