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🌱 What’s next for Wynne’s planned downtown pickleball courts?

Good morning Wynne! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s next for Wynne’s planned downtown pickleball courts?
  • How will Wynne’s new school-area road change your daily drive?
  • What we know about the fatal Wynne shooting and arrest

Also on today's calendar: Jason Aldean Food Bank Benefit Concert.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wynne City Council advances plan for downtown pickleball courts (thewynneprogress.com) — Wynne residents could soon see new pickleball courts downtown, as the City Council has authorized seeking bids for a four-court complex on land donated by First Financial Bank. The project must be completed within two years or the property reverts to the bank, and city leaders are pursuing grants and financing to cover most of the cost before a final vote expected in May or June.
   

2. City continues work on new road project near Wynne Primary School (thewynneprogress.com) — Drivers near Wynne Primary School can expect a new connector street between Falls Boulevard and Lemons Street as the city advances right-of-way purchases using a federal EDA grant. The design includes three lanes at Falls and room for a future traffic light, aimed at improving safety and traffic flow around the school area.
   

3. Suspect arrested in Wynne deadly shooting (kark.com) — A man has been arrested after a deadly daytime shooting at C Street and Fitzhugh Circle in Wynne, where a 34-year-old victim later died at the hospital. State Police are investigating at Wynne Police’s request, and a nearby K Street home was heavily damaged during law enforcement activity. Authorities have not yet explained what led to the shooting or the house damage.
   

4. College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Graduates for 2025-26 (neareport.com) — Two Wynne residents are among Arkansas State University’s top education and behavioral science graduates for 2025-26, including honorees Makala Clayton and Emily Mason. They’re part of a select group recognized for perfect GPAs and standout leadership and service. Local families may want to celebrate these hometown academic achievements in Jonesboro.
   

5. 77 graduate Camden ALETA Class 2026-A - (arkadelphian.com) — Two Wynne Police Department officers are among 77 cadets graduating from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy’s Class 2026-A in Camden. The statewide class completed intensive training in law, firearms, fitness, and emergency response, with several cadets earning top honors. Wynne residents can expect newly certified officers returning home with fresh skills and preparation to serve.
   

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  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Wynne. Apply here.
  • Great Clips, Inc. posted a job opening for Hair Stylist in Wynne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wynne here.

Ok Wynne! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wynne

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wynne

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