🌱 How much longer will I-57 construction squeeze Jacksonville businesses?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much longer will I-57 construction squeeze Jacksonville businesses?

Also on today's calendar: Cosmic Bowling and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 64, low: 35.
• Saturday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 52 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• I-57 expansion nine months ahead of schedule but disrupts Jacksonville businesses daily (katv.com) — Jacksonville drivers and shop owners are dealing with daily disruptions from the I-57 expansion, even as the project runs nine months ahead of schedule and is now set to finish in late 2026. Nearby stores report lost foot traffic and recent closures, while city economic leaders argue the faster timeline and future business interest along the new Chicago-bound corridor will ultimately pay off.
   

📸 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

Friday December 12

• Storytime with Carol Dabney
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

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

Wednesday December 17

• Adult Activity Time
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  1:00 pm
• LEGO Afternoon
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• City Council Meeting
  City of Jacksonville , 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Leads Group Meeting - Network Champions
  Sherwood Chamber of Commerce , 7510 Hwy 107 , Sherwood
  8:30 am
• Sherwood Military Relations Committee
  Sherwood Chamber of Commerce , 7510 AR-107 , Sherwood
  10:00 am
• Crafting with Opal
  Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
  4:00 pm
• Holiday Mahj Mingle
  Brew YaYa Coffee + Roaster , 311 N 2nd St , Cabot
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on December 9, 2025 in Jacksonville, AR 72076 near North Spring Street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor JP Wright Loop)
• ISO a reasonable plumber in the Jacksonville area..
  I’m really needing a hot water replacement I’m sure… (Nextdoor JP Wright Loop)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Jacksonville. Apply here.
• America's Pharmacy Group, LLC posted a job opening for Pharmacy Relationship Manager in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Arkansas Tech University recognizes fall 2025 Tradition Keepers (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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