🌱 How a priest who served McCrory came from India to Arkansas
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- How a priest who served McCrory came from India to Arkansas
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From India to Arkansas, Father Irudayaraj's Priestly Call (arkansas-catholic.org) — McCrory Catholics may recognize Father Arokiasamy “Samy” Irudayaraj, who has ministered in their community as part of his service across Arkansas. This profile traces his journey from a tiny Catholic village in India to parishes statewide, including Benton and future assignments in Pocahontas, Engelberg, and Corning, and shares how his vocation and faith have grown over 25 years of priesthood. 
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ACT - HS Cafe
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Compassionate Care Clinic - A Safe Lifestyle from Opioids
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Get Trained. Be Ready., 2202b Eastline Rd, Searcy
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Newport Tech Depot, 209 Hazel St, Newport
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First Security Stadium, 1529 E Park Ave, Searcy
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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 )
- Arkansas Association of Education Administrators posted a job opening for Dean of Students in Augusta. Apply here.
- FAR Inspections posted a job opening for Self-Directed Occupancy Monitoring Evaluator in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McCrory here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wynne
- Cross County Library updates Wynne Rotary on summer reading program (thewynneprogress.com)
- Donation leads to naming of downtown pickleball courts project (thewynneprogress.com)
- Cross County Museum unveils America 250, dairy history exhibits (thewynneprogress.com)
Forrest City
- St. Francis County sheriff defends re-hiring of Trey Bynum (thewynneprogress.com)
- Arkansas History for June 10: Deadly Albert Pike flood begins (magnoliareporter.com)
- Girls event added for first time (arkansasonline.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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