🌱 How is Jacksonville’s school district responding to the janitor abuse case?

Good morning to you Jacksonville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How is Jacksonville’s school district responding to the janitor abuse case?

Also on today's calendar: Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and 4 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 53 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 63, low: 31.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Parents meet Child Protection Center following arrest of Bayou Meto Elementary janitor (katv.com) — Parents of Bayou Meto Elementary students in Jacksonville met with the Children’s Protection Center as investigators continue a criminal case involving a former school janitor. Officials explained how forensic interviews and support services are being provided, while the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District detailed its reporting timeline, staff training updates, and plans to improve communication with families going forward.
   

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📸 Around Jacksonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jacksonville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
  520 S Bowman Rd, Little Rock
  6:15 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• City Council Meeting
  Jacksonville, AR Calendar , 1 Municipal Dr , Jacksonville
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Music & Movement
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  10:30 am
• Button Trading Post
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  4:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Cosmic Bowling
  Strike Zone Bowling Alley , Bxtra Access Rd , Jacksonville
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Snackin' Round the World
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Adult Activity Time
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• LEGO Afternoon
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Leads Group Meeting - VIP Network
  Sherwood Chamber of Commerce , 7510 Hwy 107 , Sherwood
  8:30 am

Friday December 19

• Bring the Hammer - Boys
  Game Time at the Grounds , 300 Champions Drive , Cabot
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Cabot, AR Calendar , 805 West Main , Cabot
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Leads Group Meeting - Network Champions
  Sherwood Chamber of Commerce , 7510 Hwy 107 , Sherwood
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND!!!
  Thanks so much for all the help! Missing dog, disappeared from our yard. Being treated for ringworms (see pic). Fixed female named Mia, no collar… (Nextdoor Gravel Ridge - Gibson)
• Olmstead Outdoors is doing a free food pantry for the those in need from 9-3 Mon - Fri.
  9240 Jacksonville Conway Rd, Jacksonville Ar, 72076 (Nextdoor Macon/Gravel Ridge)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Jacksonville. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - 1625 - Jacksonville (Jacksonville, AR) in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sherwood

• We get a 'Lucky' visit from the Sherwood Humane Animal Shelter (katv.com)

Cabot

• City of Cabot named a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year (501lifemag.com)
• Arkansas Tech University graduates reflect on value of campus involvement (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)

North Little Rock

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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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