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🌱 Why a Fayetteville murder suspect says jailers sabotaged his defense

Hello Fayetteville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Fayetteville murder suspect says jailers sabotaged his defense
  • How Fayetteville’s VA helped one grieving veteran rebuild his life
  • How Fayetteville families honored fallen veterans at Wreaths Across America

Also on today's calendar: Overeaters Anonymous and 6 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Fayetteville? Post it to Fayetteville photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 23.
  • Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 54 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fayetteville murder suspect threatens to sue, claims jail guard destroyed legal paperwork (5newsonline.com) — A Fayetteville homicide suspect representing himself in a death-penalty case claims a Washington County jail deputy damaged some of his legal paperwork and made inappropriate remarks, and he now wants to sue and have the guard removed. County officials say they were unaware of any grievance and are reviewing what happened, raising questions about how inmates’ legal materials are handled locally.
   

2. Veteran now thriving after getting help from VA (einpresswire.com) — A local Air Force veteran credits the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville with helping him move from deep grief to a renewed sense of purpose after his wife’s death. Through counseling, community events, and the Northwest Arkansas Golden Vets Team, he rebuilt connections and now mentors other veterans. His story underscores that confidential mental health support is available and effective for area veterans.
   

3. Fallen Veterans Honored During National Wreaths Across America Day (military.com) — Fayetteville veterans and families joined the nationwide Wreaths Across America Day by laying wreaths at Fayetteville National Cemetery to honor fallen service members. Local participants shared deeply personal connections, including a mother who founded Bo’s Blessings after losing her son, highlighting ongoing support for veterans and military families in Northwest Arkansas.
   

4. University of Arkansas awaiting response on details from lawsuit involving former Michigan football coach (nwahomepage.com) — The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is still waiting on key details from Michigan-based attorneys seeking evidence preservation in a potential lawsuit tied to former Michigan football coach Matt Weiss and alleged data breaches of former Razorback athletes. UA officials say they need more information to fulfill the request but have cooperated with law enforcement and believe the university’s connection appears limited. Weiss faces federal charges and multiple lawsuits over alleged unauthorized access to athlete data.
   

5. FDA: Target store in Arkansas had baby formula for sale week after recall initiated (nwahomepage.com) — Federal regulators say a Target in Arkansas sold discounted baby formula more than a week after it was recalled for links to infant botulism, though they have not said which store. With Target locations in Fayetteville and several other Arkansas cities, local parents should double-check any ByHeart formula purchased in mid-November, even though no botulism cases have been reported in Arkansas.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Curiosity Expo
    Root Elementary School Fayetteville, AR 72701
    8:15 am
  • Greenland vs. West Fork (7G, 7B, 8G, 8B)
    Greenland School District Greenland, AR 72737
    4:00 pm
  • Basketball @ Greenland 7G, 7B
    West Fork School District West Fork, AR 72774
    4:00 pm
  • Half-Prince Homeschool Days!
    4290 S School Ave , Fayetteville
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you everyone for keeping an eye out for Obi it means a lot!
    He was found last night and is now safely home after 9 days! A Christmas miracle! (Nextdoor Oakbrooke)
  • We’ve had a frequent visitor looks like someone’s pet ..
    it’s been cold wanting to make sure it’s not being left out all night… (Nextdoor Walnut Crossing)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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