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🌱 How West Memphis’ new $2 bus rides will actually work

West Memphis, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi West Memphis! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How West Memphis’ new $2 bus rides will actually work

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of West Memphis launches new community bus transit (kait8.com) — West Memphis is rolling out a new on-demand bus system, West Memphis Transit Connect, offering $2 rides anywhere in the city to help residents reach work, school, healthcare, and groceries. City leaders say the microtransit service is a key quality-of-life upgrade aimed at easing transportation burdens for the entire community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST KITTEN!
    REWARD!!!! Noel got out the back door, Monday night, July 27, 3026, and has not come home. 1405 Oaklawn Dr., west Memphis AR, west of Clement… (Nextdoor Richland)
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Unloader 1st Shift (6AM-4:30 PM in West Memphis. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in West Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Memphis here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Field Technician jobs hiring near Forrest City, AR at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Ok West Memphis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Memphis

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Memphis

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.