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🌱 Marion community remembers the life of Danny Glenn Reed, 75
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In today's newsletter:
- Marion community remembers the life of Danny Glenn Reed, 75
Also on today's calendar: Dyer County Varsity Baseball @ Marion and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
- Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Obituary: Danny Glenn Reed of Marion (thewynneprogress.com) — Marion residents are mourning the passing of 75-year-old Danny Glenn Reed, a longtime community member remembered for his kindness, love of nature, and talent in the kitchen. His funeral is set for Saturday in West Memphis, with burial to follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion. Family and friends from Marion and across Arkansas are invited to pay their respects. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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West Memphis Varsity Baseball @ Marion
Marion High School, 1 Patriot Dr, Marion
6:30 pm
Tuesday April 21
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Other local events
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MJHS Production: "Beetlejuice Jr."
Marion Performing Arts Center , 1 Patriot Drive (Carter Drive) , M
6:30 pm -
MHS Band Concert
Marion Performing Arts Center , 1 Patriot Drive (Carter Drive) , M
6:30 pm -
Dyer County Varsity Baseball @ Marion
Marion High School , 1 Patriot Dr , Marion
7:00 pm -
Dyer County JV Baseball @ Marion
Marion High School , 1 Patriot Dr , Marion
7:00 pm -
Batesville Varsity Baseball @ Marion
Marion High School , 1 Patriot Dr , Marion
6:30 pm -
Bauxite at Marion
Marion High School , 1 Patriot Dr , Marion
4:30 pm
Friday April 17
Tuesday April 21
Friday April 24
Tuesday April 28
Friday May 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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VPA K/1st Awards
Marion VPA , 1402 Crestmere St , West Memphis
8:45 am -
MJHS Production: "Beetlejuice Jr."
Marion Performing Arts Center , 1 Patriot Drive , M
6:30 pm -
MHS Band Concert
Marion Performing Arts Center , 1 Patriot Drive , M
6:30 pm -
Love Surf at Sunset--Single Canvas or Date Night!
Painting with a Twist , 17821 Chenal Pkwy Suite D-111 , Little Rock
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
Tuesday April 21
Saturday May 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need someone who can fix my riding mower.
If you or someone you know works on small engine lawn equipment, hit me up. (Nextdoor West Marion) - If you run a service business in Marion or West Memphis, this is probably your day:
You miss a call while you're on a job.
Someone doesn't pay their invoice on time and you have to chase them down. You sent out three estimates last week and forgot to follow up on two of… (Nextdoor Gammon/Evelyn/Bell Roads)
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (5312) - Marion, AR in Marion. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Memphis
- Crittenden County Extension, county judge collaborate on National Walking Day event (thewynneprogress.com)
- West Memphis police arrest teacher for alleged assault involving a student (fox16.com)
- ‘Operation Zero Out' Campaign Seeks to Clear Expensive Water Bills in Jackson, Mississippi (mississippifreepress.org)
Wynne
- City continues work on new road project near Wynne Primary School (thewynneprogress.com)
- Wynne City Council advances plan for downtown pickleball courts (thewynneprogress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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