🌱 Do you know when Brookland drivers must legally stop for school buses?
Brookland, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Brookland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Do you know when Brookland drivers must legally stop for school buses?
Also on today's calendar: Tributo a Willie Nelson and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• School bus safety: What drivers and parents need to know as classes resume (kait8.com) — Brookland families and drivers are getting a clear reminder on how to keep kids safe at school bus stops, including exactly when state law requires you to stop for flashing red lights and stop signs. Local transportation officials and Brookland Police Captain Jason Settlemoir stress slowing down, putting phones away, and giving students space as they board and exit buses. 
📸 Around Brookland
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Upcoming Events in
Brookland
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★ Featured events ★
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Judah Dean @ Tio's →
Tio's Mexican Bar and Grill, 3506 Linwood Dr, Paragould
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Tributo a Willie Nelson →
Collins Theatre, 120 W Emerson St, Paragould
7:00 pm -
SunKissed Sundays Day Party →
The Lounge at Huntington Square | Restaurant | Speakeasy Bar | Hangout, 313 W Huntington Ave, Jonesboro
4:00 pm -
JCA BIKE NIGHT →
Jonesboro Cycle & ATV, 11759 US-63, Bono
5:30 pm -
Judah Dean @ Skinny J's Jonesboro →
Skinny J's, 205 S Main St, Jonesboro
6:00 pm -
Bible Trivia Night →
Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood Dr, Paragould
5:00 pm
Friday August 14
Sunday August 16
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
📣 Brookland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Valley View High School
Valley View School District 2116 Yarbrough Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72404, USA
5:30 pm -
REE & RWE Open House
Riverside School District Lake City, AR 72437
6:00 pm -
Elementary Magnet Schools Open House
Jonesboro School District Jonesboro, AR 72401
6:00 pm -
Open House - 2-4, 6-7, 9-12 Grades
Westside Cons. Sch Dist (Craigh) Jonesboro, AR 72404
6:00 pm -
Valley View Jr High Open House
Valley View School District 2118 Valley View Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72404, USA
6:00 pm -
So You Think You Want A Dog →
Jonesboro, AR Calendar, 315 W Oak Ave, Jonesboro
12:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative (5325) - Brookland, AR in Brookland. Apply here.
- Arkansas State University posted a job opening for Public Safety Officer- Ongoing Recruitment in Jonesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jonesboro
- Jonesboro City Council Hears Update on Progress of NEA Children's Museum (jonesbororightnow.com)
- Arkansas Teen Fatalities in Crashes Drop 54%, but Jonesboro Faces Different Traffic Hazards (jonesbororightnow.com)
- Catalyst NEA 2026 to explore AI, cybersecurity research partnerships, workforce development and rural health (stuttgartdailyleader.com)
Paragould
- Tommy's Room Opens in Paragould for Sensory-Friendly Visits With Dogs (neareport.com)
Ok Brookland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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