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🌱 Why police are asking Alexandrians to avoid Big Ole Park today

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why police are asking Alexandrians to avoid Big Ole Park today

Also on today's calendar: Pickleball With Your Parents! and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 46 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, windy and cold, temps: high: 40, low: 22.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 47 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alexandria PD receives report of missing person, believe they have located person in water (tncontentexchange.com) — Alexandria police are investigating a missing-person case and believe the individual has been located in the water near Big Ole Park by Lake Agnes. A dive team is working on recovery, and residents are asked to avoid the area and contact Alexandria Police with any information.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alexandria

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    Wednesday April 22
  • Trivia Wednesday
    22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW building b, Alexandria
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SunOpta, Inc. posted a job opening for Filler Operator I in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Alexandria! 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 Alexandria

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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