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🌱 Durant resident named in latest Leake County arrest report
Durant, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Durant! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Durant resident named in latest Leake County arrest report
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct, and Drug Possession in Leake County Arrests - Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7 (kicks96news.com) — A recent Leake County arrest report lists a 25-year-old resident of Durant being held for another county’s court case, alongside several other individuals from nearby towns facing charges such as disorderly conduct, DUI, and drug possession. Durant readers may want to note the regional law enforcement activity involving a local resident and the range of offenses drawing attention from Leake County authorities. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Extended School Year
Grenada School District Grenada, MS 38901
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Michael Clayton, Magician - Summer Reading Event →
The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
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Reading and Rhythm →
The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
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Father Child Fishing Tournament
City of Ridgeland Old Trace Park
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The Waxing Blueprint →
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grenada by IHG, 1540 Sunset Dr, Grenada
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Ridgeland vs New Jack City →
Smith-Wills Stadium, 1200 Lakeland Dr, Jackson
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Wine Tasting Watercolor →
Levure Bottle Shop, 4465 I-55 Suite 102A, Jackson
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Lights out in the city of lights →
Canton Multipurpose & Equine Center, 501 Soldiers Colony Rd, Canton
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William Lee Martin →
Ellis Theater, 311 Byrd Ave, Philadelphia
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Ellis Theater →
Ellis Theater, 311 Byrd Ave, Philadelphia
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Mayor & Board Work Session
City of Ridgeland Ridgeland City Hall
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Mahj, Margs and Mumus →
Plato Feliz Mexican Bar and Grill, 115 Livingston Church Rd, Flora
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Ok Durant! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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