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Cheers Osceola! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Osceola police helped crack a regional human trafficking ring
  • Why Osceola’s mayor honored Arkansas Northeastern College at its Golden Gala

Also on today's calendar: Monday Funday: Santa & Frosty Ornaments - Wilson, AR 2025 and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 48 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as cool, temps: high: 57, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 48 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Multi-agency operation dismantles human trafficking ring in Mississippi County (actionnews5.com) — Osceola readers should know their local police department helped dismantle a human trafficking ring in Mississippi County as part of a major multi-agency operation. Four suspects were arrested, victim services were activated, and investigators stress the focus is on protecting victims, not immigration status, while encouraging additional victims to come forward.
   

• ANC hosts Golden Gala (osceolatimes.com) — Osceola residents were in the spotlight as Mayor Joe Harris presented Arkansas Northeastern College with a proclamation celebrating its 50th anniversary during the Golden Gala. The event highlighted ANC’s history, economic impact, and upcoming $6 million renovation campaign, while community supporters raised thousands through a dessert dash to support the college’s future.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Paragould

  • Arkansas program providing at-home visits for high-risk pregnancies to expand to Paragould (arktimes.com)
  • Affidavit: Paragould Woman Accused of Abuse Over Multiple Years (neareport.com)
  • Delta Regional Authority names 2026 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy class (talkbusiness.net)

Jonesboro

  • Jonesboro health system will expand Medicaid services for high-risk pregnancies in Paragould (arkansasadvocate.com)
  • Pre-Veterinary Club pet food drive nets over 1,000 pounds of donated items (thewynneprogress.com)

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