🌱 What Searcy’s suspension of Flock cameras means for your privacy

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In today's newsletter:

• What Searcy’s suspension of Flock cameras means for your privacy

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 105 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Searcy joins six Arkansas cities suspending Flock cameras amid privacy debates (katv.com) — Searcy has suspended its Flock license plate cameras, joining several Arkansas cities rethinking the AI-powered system over privacy concerns. City leaders are now in talks with Flock Safety about next steps, even as other towns debate whether crime-solving benefits outweigh worries about constant data collection and how long that information is stored.
   

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📸 Around Searcy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Searcy

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Monday August 17

• Tennis: SHS vs Brookland
  Searcy School District Searcy, AR, USA
  4:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Providence Assisted Living - Monthly Support Group
  Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce 2323 S Main St, Searcy, AR 72143
  12:00 pm
• Tennis: SHS vs Cabot
  Searcy School District Searcy, AR, USA
  4:00 pm
• Football: SHS/9th vs Harding Academy (Benefit)
  Searcy School District Lion Stadium, Searcy, AR 72143, USA
  5:30 pm

Wednesday August 19

• SHS/AJHS: Yearbook Photos
  Searcy School District Searcy High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N Ella, Searcy
  8:00 am

Thursday August 20

• SHS: Senior Girls Yearbook Photos
  Searcy School District Searcy High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N Ella, Searcy
  8:00 am
• Claude AI Cowork Accelerate Learning Session 2
  Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce Searcy Regional Chamber 2323 South Main Searcy, AR 72143
  11:00 am
• Tennis: SHS vs West Memphis/Nettleton
  Searcy School District Searcy, AR, USA
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 16

• Compassionate Care Clinic - A Safe Lifestyle from Opioids
  Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce MARA meetings can be found through Zoom meetings held every Sunday at 6:00 pm through MARA International. tiffanyhenry299@gmail.com or phone at 501-203-7159.
  6:00 pm

Monday August 17

• Tennis: SHS vs Brookland
  Searcy School District Searcy, AR, USA
  4:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Providence Assisted Living - Monthly Support Group
  Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce 2323 S Main St, Searcy, AR 72143
  12:00 pm
• Tennis: SHS vs Cabot
  Searcy School District Searcy, AR, USA
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Job Vacancy: Online Property Listing Assistant - Work From Anywhere!
  Are you looking for a flexible, stress-free job you can do from the comfort of your home—or anywhere you choose? We're seeking reliable individuals… (Nextdoor N Cross - E Race)
• Beebe!
  We sold this beautiful home on Artesia - could your house be next? Thinking of selling? Call or text anytime to discuss options! (Nextdoor Westside elem)

• Waffle House posted a job opening for Cook / Grill Operator in Searcy. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Searcy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Searcy here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Beebe

• Calico Rock to celebrate Vada Sheid's induction into Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame (baxterbulletin.com)
• Bargains Galore on 64 continues (kvom.com)
• Fearless 40 Mayflower Eagles (fox16.com)

Heber Springs

• Page 0 - Top Housekeeping Jobs in Jerusalem, AR (care.com)

Cabot

• what causes SI joint pain — and how SI joint fusion could help patients (katv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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