🌱 Which Jackson alum is helping welcome Scott City’s star catcher?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Jackson alum is helping welcome Scott City’s star catcher?

Also on today's calendar: Iron Mountain James Gang Robbery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
• Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rams catcher Hanback signs to Maryville after breakout year (semissourian.com) — Maryville University baseball is adding Scott City Rams catcher Leyton Hanback after his standout senior season, giving him a familiar face in Jackson alum outfielder Steven Schneider, who’s returning to the Saints. The connection keeps Jackson talent visible at the NCAA Division II level and offers local fans another reason to follow Maryville’s program.
   

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📸 Around Jackson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 12

• Jessie Ritter →
  Jackson City Park, 542 W Independence St, Jackson
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday June 12

• Rockin' the Rock Garden - Jessie Ritter →
  Jackson, MO Calendar, North High Street and West Independence Street, Jackson
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Iron Mountain James Gang Robbery →
  Iron Mountain Railway, 252 E Jackson Blvd, Jackson
  1:00 pm
• Pick Your Project Workshop →
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Cape Girardeau, 20 Main St #101, Cape Girardeau
  2:00 pm
• Cowboy Chuck Wagon Dinner Sold Out →
  Iron Mountain Railway, 252 E Jackson Blvd, Jackson
  6:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting →
  Jackson, MO Calendar, 101 Court St., Jackson
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Municipal Court →
  Jackson, MO Calendar, 100 N Missouri, Jackson
  1:00 pm

Friday June 19

• Juneteenth →
  Jackson, MO Calendar Jackson, MO 63755
  12:01 am

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📣 Jackson Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Summer Camp
  Nell Holcomb R-iV Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Tuesday June 23

• YPC Lunch & Learn: Taking Action in Your Community →
  Cape Girardeau SportsPlex, 2526 Jim Drury Wy, Cape Girardeau
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 99-1=98
  38×2=76 162÷3=54 121-89=32 ?+6=? What two numbers are needed on the last line of this sequence? (Nextdoor Pioneer Orchard)
• Garage sale today ( Wednesday ) Thursday and Friday.
  Lots of gently used baby clothes and other items. Going till 5 all three days. 424 Ann Dr. Jackson (Nextdoor Downtown Jackson)

• Manpower posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Jackson. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cape Girardeau

• Community organizations partner to improve food access in Cape Girardeau - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
• Youth entrepreneurs win top prize at Cape Riverfront Market with dog treat business - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
• Flash Flood in Cape Girardeau Causes $1.7 Million in Damage to Cape Police Department (krcu.org)

Scott City

• Flash flood squeezes resources in Scott City (kfvs12.com)

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-- 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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