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Morning Searcy! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Searcy Beauty College stack up against a high school diploma?
  • Why did a child’s exam at a Searcy facility spark outrage?

Also on today's calendar: Characters, Cocoa & Cookies 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: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 32.
  • Saturday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 50 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trump Admin Releases New ‘Earnings Indicator' for College Degrees (newsweek.com) — If you’re considering Searcy Beauty College, new federal data show its graduates earn significantly less four years out than the typical Arkansas high school graduate, triggering a warning in the FAFSA system. The Trump administration’s new “earnings indicator” now flags colleges nationwide where alumni lag behind high school earners, aiming to help families weigh debt against likely paychecks.
   

• Arkansas lawmakers to study state's handling of child abuse cases (thv11.com) — State lawmakers are launching a work group to review how Arkansas handles child abuse investigations after a Cabot mother described a distressing exam her 5-year-old underwent at a third-party facility in Searcy. Arkansas Children’s Hospital denies ordering any video recording and says it has no role in operating such services in Searcy or Lonoke, while legislators say the system is broken and may need new laws.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Searcy Cubs 8GB, 9GB vs Morrilton
    Ahlf Junior High School , 308 W Vine Ave , Searcy
    4:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Train Ride At Yancey Park
    Yancey Park
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Swim: Searcy Meet
    Searcy Swim Center , 525 Recreation Wy , Searcy
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Providence Assisted Living - Monthly Support Group
    Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce , 2323 S Main St , Searcy
    12:00 pm

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