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In today's newsletter:

• How North Little Rock High's security caught a suspended student returning.
• What does ADEM's director retirement mean for Arkansas emergency readiness?
• When will Jodeci bring their anniversary tour to Simmons Bank Arena?

Also on today's calendar: Ingles Con Seis Puentes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Turning cloudy; hot, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
• Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspended North Little Rock High student arrested on campus, hid weapon off-site (arkansasonline.com) — A suspended North Little Rock High School student was arrested Monday after returning to campus and later admitting they had hidden a weapon off-site to bypass security. Staff quickly reported the student's presence, and district officials say the case underscores the value of layered security and the "See Something, Say Something" approach for protecting local schools.
   

2. AJ Gary Announces Retirement from Directors Position of ADEM (ozarkradionews.com) — State emergency management in North Little Rock is about to see a major leadership change, as ADEM Director and State Homeland Security Advisor AJ Gary plans to retire November 1, 2026. After overseeing responses to dozens of disasters and modernizing statewide systems like WebEOC and 911 funding, he leaves a strengthened agency that will continue coordinating emergency support for communities across Arkansas.
   

3. Jodeci Knew They'd Made It When D.C. Fans Nearly Flipped Their Van: 'They Took My Shoes' (newsbreak.com) — North Little Rock is on Jodeci's 35th‑anniversary tour map, with the R&B legends set to bring their Forever My Lady celebration to Simmons Bank Arena on December 1. The group recalls a wild early show in Washington, D.C., reflects on their breakthrough success, and shares plans for dozens of dates across the country before wrapping in their hometown of Charlotte.
   

4. Rex Nelson's high school football rankings: After five weeks (arkansasonline.com) — North Little Rock's football team is ranked third overall in Arkansas and third in Class 7A after five weeks of play, keeping the school firmly in the state's elite. Bentonville tops both the overall and 7A lists, while several other central Arkansas programs also hold high spots as conference play gets underway.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Little Rock

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Thursday October 1
• Come Get Your ID →
  Seis Puentes Resource Center, 3207 Mac Arthur Drive, North Little Rock
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Pinnacle View vs. Forest Heights
  Forest Heights S.T.E.M. Academy, 5901 Evergreen Dr, Little Rock
  5:30 pm
• FHSA @ Pinnacle View Volleyball
  Fhsa K-8, 5701 Ranch Dr, Little Rock
  5:30 pm
• LRSD Forward Community Meeting
  Fair Park Early Childhood Center, 7915 W Markham St, Little Rock
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• 9th Volleyball @ Parkview
  Southwest High School, 2501 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock
  5:00 pm
• Ingles Con Seis Puentes →
  Seis Puentes Resource Center, 3207 Mac Arthur Drive, North Little Rock
  5:30 pm
• Rhythm and Roots: Exploring Latin American Dance
  Watson Elementary, 7000 Valley Dr, Little Rock
  5:30 pm
• 9th Football @ NLR
  Southwest High School, 201 W 22nd St, North Little Rock
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• North Little Rock Airshow →
  North Little Rock
• Arkansas State Speed Puzzle Championship →
  First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F Kennedy Boulevard, North Little Rock
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• VB vs. Jacksonville
  Maumelle Middle School, 1000 Carnahan Dr, Maumelle
  4:30 pm
• Dunbar @ FHSA Volleyball
  Fhsa K-8, 5901 Evergreen Dr, Little Rock
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone seen my dog?
  He has been missing for 2 days now. Was last seen wearing a red hardness at Mac Arthur Dr on the morning of September 26. His name is Buki. Please… (Nextdoor Marche)
• I'm looking for work helping others with things they need done.
  Yardwork, auto repairs, pressure washing,and handyman services. Reasonable rates. (Nextdoor Summerwood)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in North Little Rock. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0162) in North Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Little Rock here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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