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Lonoke, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Lonoke! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lonoke volunteers can help rescue a forgotten historic cemetery
- Two Lonoke officers now facing state hearings on their police status
Also on today's calendar: Track and Field Camp Grades K-6 (June 15 & 16 @ 9:00-11:00) and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A morning t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Team of paranormal investigators working to restore Lonoke cemetery (kark.com) — A small team of paranormal investigators is leading a volunteer effort to clear decades of overgrowth from historic Whitley Cemetery behind a Lonoke suburb, where many early central Arkansas families are buried. They’re asking Lonoke-area residents with heavy lawn equipment or time to help restore the neglected site and better honor those laid to rest there. 
• Arkansas officers decertified in CLEST hearings - (arkadelphian.com) — State regulators have moved several Arkansas law enforcement cases forward, including scheduling hearings for two Lonoke Police Department officers, Daniel Duran and Matthew Wallace. Lonoke residents should know these CLEST proceedings could affect local policing, alongside numerous decertifications and other departmental actions across the state.
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★ Featured events ★
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Arkansas Concealed Carry *RENEWAL ONLY* →
Unlimited Firearms & Outfitters, 201 S 10th St, Cabot
4:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Track and Field Camp Grades K-6 (June 15 & 16 @ 9:00-11:00) →
Panther Stadium
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Track and Field Camp Grades K-6 (June 15 & 16 ... →
Panther Stadium, Cabot
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K-POP WARRIORS - CABOT, AR →
Veterans Park Event Center, 508 N Lincoln St, Cabot
4:30 pm
Monday June 15
Friday June 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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K-POP WARRIORS - JACKSONVILLE, AR →
Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr, Jacksonville
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World Wide Knit in Public Day →
Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville
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A&P Commission Meeting →
City of Jacksonville - City Hall 1 Municipal Drive Jacksonville AR 72076
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City Council Meeting →
Cabot, AR Calendar, 805 West Main, Cabot
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City Council →
City of Jacksonville - 1 Municipal Drive Jacksonville AR 72076
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Jacksonville Housing Authority Meeting →
City of Jacksonville - Max Howell Place Administrative Office 3600 Max Howell Place Ja
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Crafting with Opal →
Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville
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Big Summer Adventure →
Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville
10:30 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A heartfelt thank you to the Arkansas National Guard’s 87th Troop Command for welcoming ADEM officials to their 2026 Boss Lift for an in depth, behind the scenes look at the rigorous training and preparation that every Guardsman undertakes.
Experiences like this deepen our appreciation for the dedication, discipline, and professionalism that define the Guard. The Arkansas National Guard… (Nextdoor ) - 🔥 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 )
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lonoke. Apply here.
- Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Material Handler in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lonoke here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jacksonville
- 607 and 609 Lernoa, Jacksonville, AR 72076 (realtor.com)
- Workers in central Arkansas in the sun during the first heat advisory of the season (kark.com)
- A Reason to Hope and Mope for Every NFL Team After Offseason Workouts (kark.com)
Cabot
- 10 Top Restaurants In Cabot, Arkansas Worth The Trip In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)
- Arkansas Scholarship Lottery to host celebration of $1.817 billion Powerball ticket in Cabot (stuttgartdailyleader.com)
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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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