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.
📰 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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💬 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.
🗞 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)
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