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Jacksonville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Jacksonville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jacksonville store sells $1 million scratch-off winner
  • Jacksonville visitation set for Brad Lunsford of Roland
  • Former England school administrator gets probation in child sexual assault case

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 36.
  • Friday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $1 Million Arkansas Lottery Ticket Sold in Jacksonville (arkansasradio.com) — A $20 scratch-off bought at Jacksonville’s Victory Express Mart turned into a $1 million prize for a Pulaski County resident. Lottery officials announced the claim November 9 and said the anonymous winner, who discovered the prize alongside their daughter, plans to buy a home and provide for their children.
   

2. "Brad," AJ Bradford Lunsford Jr., age 61 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — Family and friends of AJ Bradford “Brad” Lunsford Jr. can attend visitation November 11 from 6–8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. The Roland resident and longtime heavy equipment operator died November 5. His funeral is November 12 at 11 a.m. at Monnie Springs Assembly of God in Roland.
   

3. 10 years' probation for former England High School administrator in grooming, assault plea (katv.com) — Former England High School assistant principal Trent Morgan received 10 years of probation after pleading guilty November 9 to second-degree sexual assault and sexual grooming of a child. He must also register as a sex offender. The investigation included a student’s account to authorities at the Jacksonville Children’s Protection Center.
   

4. Patricia (Pat) Renee Taylor-Oakley, age 63 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — Patricia “Pat” Renee Taylor-Oakley, 63, died November 3 in Jacksonville, leaving a family that grew through 17 years of fostering children with her husband. She also worked at Little Rock Air Force Base and as a supportive living instructor at Pathfinders. Her celebration of life is scheduled for November 21 at Saltillo Heights Baptist Church.
   

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    Friday November 13
  • A Raisin in the Sun
    Adkins Preschool Center, 1301 W Main St, Jacksonville
    7:30 pm
    • Monday November 16
  • A&P Commission Meeting →
    Jacksonville, AR Calendar, City Hall 1 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday November 19
  • City Council →
    Jacksonville, AR Calendar, 1 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have a 20 pound frozen Thanksgiving turkey.
    We would like to give it to a family that really is in need of it. A family that needs a little help this time of year. Please do not reply if you… (Nextdoor Centennial/Peters Rd)
  • Hi , my family '&&& i just moved to lonoke .
    We bought some land '&&& want to start a farm for my nieces , nephews , '&&& kids . We wanted to start off with horses '&&& pony's . Does anyone know… (Nextdoor Neal-Hill-N. Gray)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Jacksonville. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(05328) - 507 N JP Wright Loop Rd. in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

Ok Jacksonville! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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