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Jonesboro, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Jonesboro! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why leaving your pet in the car could mean criminal charges in Jonesboro
  • How a small Jonesboro club is comforting breast cancer patients
  • How 20 new apartments could transform independence for Jonesboro adults with disabilities

Also on today's calendar: UBCF 3 Day Mattress & Pink Bag Event June 25-27 and 6 more events.

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 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jonesboro Animal Services Provides Warning on Dangers of Leaving Animals in Hot Vehicles (jonesbororightnow.com) — Jonesboro Animal Services is warning residents that even short errands can turn parked cars into deadly ovens for pets, with interior temperatures soaring nearly 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. The agency explains heatstroke symptoms, urges immediate vet care if they appear, and reminds owners they can face animal-cruelty charges for leaving pets in hot vehicles.
   

2. Oak Grove Extension Homemakers Club Makes Pillows for Jonesboro Breast Cancer Support Group (jonesbororightnow.com) — A local homemakers club is quietly brightening tough days for Jonesboro breast cancer patients by donating 25 handmade post-surgery pillows to the NEA Breast Cancer Support Group. Members of the Oak Grove Extension Homemakers Club meet monthly to sew items for charities, and they’re inviting interested residents to get involved in future projects that support neighbors across Northeast Arkansas.
   

3. The Learning Center Launches 'Keys to Independence' Housing Initiative for Adults with Disabilities (neareport.com) — A new $6 million Keys to Independence community is planned in Jonesboro, bringing 20 accessible apartments and on-site support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Learning Center, a longtime local nonprofit, is launching a capital campaign to fund the project and expand independent living options for residents and families.
   

4. NEW VIDEO: Man Banned From Walmart Fled After Theft, Knife Found During Arrest (ground.news) — Police in Jonesboro arrested a man previously banned from all Walmart properties after he allegedly hid merchandise in a backpack, left without paying, and ran when an officer tried to check him for a weapon. The encounter reportedly involved a brief chase, a Taser deployment, and the later discovery of a knife during the arrest, raising fresh concerns about retail security and repeat offenders.
   

5. Arkansas gas prices drop 12 cents in one week (kait8.com) — Jonesboro drivers are currently paying the lowest gas prices among Arkansas metro areas, averaging about $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded. That’s still well above last year, but 12 cents cheaper than just a week ago, as statewide and national prices ease slightly despite global uncertainty.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🔥 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 )
  • To my neighbor on Timberidge with the pool.
    Please divert your water to the street as it is flooding my yard. Thank you in advance. (Nextdoor Scenic Hills)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Jonesboro. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Jonesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jonesboro here.

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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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