🌱 How did a Jonesboro kid reach the Country Music Hall of Fame?
Jonesboro, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Jonesboro! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did a Jonesboro kid reach the Country Music Hall of Fame?
- Planning a night on the water? Read these Jonesboro-focused safety tips
- Will Rosanne Cash still take the stage in Jonesboro?
Also on today's calendar: Singo Bingo at Brick Oven Pizza and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 77.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim 'Moose' Brown Headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame (jonesbororightnow.com) — A Jonesboro-area music legend is headed to the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame, and many neighbors see it as a hometown victory. Jim “Moose” Brown, who grew up in Nettleton and still calls Jonesboro home, has played on dozens of No. 1 country hits while never forgetting his Northeast Arkansas roots. 
• Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers (jonesbororightnow.com) — If you’re heading out from Jonesboro-area lakes after dark to escape the heat, state wildlife officials want you to slow down and gear up. They emphasize proper navigation lights, life jackets, float plans, and plenty of water so nighttime fishing or cruising stays safe and enjoyable across Arkansas reservoirs.
• Johnny Cash's daughter Rosanne postpones three shows due to 'medical emergency' (meaww.com) — Rosanne Cash is postponing three September shows after a medical emergency, but she’s still slated to return to the stage in Jonesboro on September 19. Her team says she’s recovering under doctors’ care and hopes to reschedule the canceled dates, before heading on to European and Nashville performances later this year.
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★ Featured events ★
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Bradbury Art Museum Exhibit: More Than Human →
Bradbury Art Museum, 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
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Singo Bingo at Brick Oven Pizza →
La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza, 604 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro
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Rodeo Wednesdays, Line Dance Lessons →
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Trivia Night at Skinny J's →
Skinny J’s, 205 S. Main Street, Jonesboro
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Bradbury Art Museum Exhibit: More Than Human →
Bradbury Art Museum, 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro
12:00 pm -
Cason Story, Live At Brick Oven Pizza →
La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza, 604 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro
6:00 pm -
Nacho Average Bingo Night! →
The Yard, 1918 Aggie Road, Jonesboro
6:30 pm -
Lord Of The Rings Trivia Night At Native →
Native Brew Works, 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro
6:30 pm -
Erik Edwards, Live At Lebowski's →
Lebowski’s, 1514 Southern Ridge Blvd, Jonesboro
7:00 pm -
Open Mic Night At Something Art Cafe →
Something Art Cafe, 211 South Main Street, Jonesboro
7:00 pm -
Ladies Night At The Lounge →
The Lounge at Huntington Square, 313 W. Huntington Ave, Jonesboro
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BTA Sneaker Ball →
CityYouth Ministries, 118 Burke Avenue, Jonesboro
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond (jonesbororightnow.com)
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