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West Memphis, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, West Memphis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- West Memphis aide accused of billing Medicaid for care to own child
- What the state’s decertification of two West Memphis officers really means
- How a new Google data center could cut your Entergy bill
Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Monday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Woman accused of fraudulently billing Medicaid for services to her own child (kait8.com) — A West Memphis woman has been charged with Medicaid fraud after state investigators alleged she improperly billed nearly $19,000 for personal care services provided to her own child, which program rules forbid. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office says such cases will be pursued to protect Medicaid resources for vulnerable residents statewide. 
2. Two West Memphis Police Officers Decertified During State CLEST Hearing (deltaplexnews.com) — State regulators have stripped two former West Memphis police officers of their law-enforcement certification after hearings this week in Little Rock, a move that affects whether they can work in policing again. Two other former West Memphis officers saw their cases delayed or denied, as the state commission continues reviewing local conduct standards.
3. Entergy chief says ‘new nuclear' could come to Arkansas (pbcommercial.com) — Entergy Arkansas says the planned Google data center in West Memphis, along with another in Little Rock, is expected to save customers about $1.7 billion while boosting grid reliability. Company leaders also discussed pursuing license extensions for existing nuclear plants and exploring new nuclear options to meet surging power demand from data centers and industry statewide.
4. $2M Cash-Only Bond Given to Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Jonesboro (jonesbororightnow.com) — A 19-year-old man from West Memphis has been ordered held on a $2 million cash-only bond after being charged in a deadly shooting in Jonesboro. He faces first-degree murder and firearm charges, with a GPS monitor required if he’s ever released before trial, and a possible life sentence if convicted.
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7GA/MJHS Band Concert
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HCGC Spring Family Event
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet, 133 E Military Rd, Mario
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Tuesday May 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Monday Funday: Paint & Plant a Pot - Wilson, AR 2026 →
The Lawrence Family Campus of ANC, Wilson
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7GA/MJHS Band Concert
Marion Performing Arts Center, 1 Patriot Drive, Marion
6:30 pm -
Blazing Haystack Sunset →
Painting with a Twist, 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111, Bentonville
7:00 pm -
HCGC Spring Family Event
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet, 133 E Military Rd, Mario
5:30 pm -
Sunset at the Lake →
Painting with a Twist, 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111, Bentonville
6:30 pm -
Love Surf at Sunset--Single Canvas or Date Night! →
Painting with a Twist, 17821 Chenal Pkwy Suite D-111, Little Rock
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Summer Sunset Pool Party →
Wyndham Grand Executive Center Little Rock Airport, 3201 Bankhead Dr, Little Rock
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Little Mania Wrestling: Big Action, Tiny Wrestlers! Osceola, AR! →
Mid-Southern Championship Wrestling, 1098 W Keiser Ave, Osceola
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Apple & Butter: A Harvest-to-Home Experience →
The Grange at Wilson Gardens Event Center Open by Reservation, 15 S Jefferson St, Wilson
3:00 pm
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 23
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Thursday July 2
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- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in West Memphis. Apply here.
- Warren Oil Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Team Lead - 2nd Shift in West Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Memphis here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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