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🌱 Why one Marion family warned their daughter about Memphis

Marion, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Marion family warned their daughter about Memphis

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• People warned these two Memphis graduates about the city. Turns out they fell in love. - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News (dailymemphian.com) — A University of Memphis love story includes a local twist: one partner’s family lives in Marion and is wary of crossing the bridge into Memphis. The couple faced skepticism about moving here, but their experience on campus and in the city has been far more positive than many expected.
   

📸 Around Marion

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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    Tuesday May 12
  • 7GA/MJHS Band Concert
    Marion Performing Arts Center, 1 Patriot Drive, Marion
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday May 14
  • HCGC Spring Family Event
    Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet, 133 E Military Rd, Mario
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Deli Production Team Member in West Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Memphis

  • Suspect in custody after police situation in West Memphis (wreg.com)
  • West Memphis Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud, AG Says (neareport.com)
  • VIDEO: Trooper Wrecks Out During TVI (neareport.com)

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Ok Marion! 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: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marion

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marion

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.