🌱 What we know about the fatal East Court Street shooting arrest.

Hi Paragould! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the fatal East Court Street shooting arrest.

Also on today's calendar: Beginner Clog Dance Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 76.
• Thursday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police arrest roommate in Paragould fatal shooting (kait8.com) — Paragould police have arrested a man on a first-degree murder charge following a fatal shooting on East Court Street, where resident Scott Hendrix later died from his injuries. Investigators say Hendrix's roommate, Steven Van Sickle, is being held in Greene County Jail on a $1 million temporary bond as the case remains under active investigation.
   

📸 Around Paragould

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paragould

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Paragould Rams vs Mountain Home →
  Paragould High School, 1701 W Court St, Paragould
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Fall Pumpkin Painting →
  the GIN, 208 N. Pruett St., Paragould
  10:00 am
• Greene County Fair →
  1108 Hwy 49B, Paragould
  10:00 am
• Horseshoe Pumpkin Welding Workshop →
  the GIN, 212 N. Pruett St., Paragould
  10:00 am
Thursday September 10
• 2026 Foundation Golf Tournament →
  Paragould Country Club, Paragould
  7:30 am
• Hello Fall Painting Workshop →
  the GIN, 208 N. Pruett St., Paragould
  10:00 am
• Greene County Fair →
  1108 Hwy 49B, Paragould
  10:00 am
• Intro to Basic Drawing; Techniques & Shading →
  the GIN, 208 N. Pruett St., Paragould
  4:30 pm
• The Play That Goes Wrong ~ Presented by: Brava →
  the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Greene County Fair →
  1108 Hwy 49B, Paragould
  10:00 am
• Countertop/Pantry Storage Woodworking Workshop →
  the GIN, 212 N. Pruett St., Paragould
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Beginner Clog Dance Classes →
  1212 S Church St, Jonesboro
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Martin Sprocket & Gear posted a job opening for Quality Control Inspector in Paragould. Apply here.
• Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Paragould. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paragould here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jonesboro

• Warren's Rett McGaha claims championship at Austin Cook Junior Championship (salinerivernews.com)
• 704 Edgemont Cir, Jonesboro, AR 72405 (redfin.com)
• Highway 65 traffic keeps moving despite air show, PBR Thunder Days crowds (ky3.com)

Walnut Ridge

• Walnut Ridge athletic director says balance is key for students with extracurriculars (kait8.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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