🌱 How a simple I-40 stop in West Memphis became a 100 mph chase

Good day West Memphis! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a simple I-40 stop in West Memphis became a 100 mph chase
• Why West Memphis fans matter so much to the Memphis Grizzlies

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

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 98 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 97, low: 75.
• Thursday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• VIDEO: Driver Allegedly Goes Dark at 100+ MPH During I-40 Pursuit Into Memphis (neareport.com) — A late-night traffic stop on I-40 in West Memphis turned into a dangerous high-speed chase that crossed the Mississippi River into Memphis, with the fleeing driver allegedly turning off his headlights at over 100 mph. Arkansas State Police later linked a crashed car in Memphis to the same driver and say warrants will be issued, underscoring ongoing safety concerns on this busy local interstate.
   

• Memphis Grizzlies caravan packs the house for youth basketball at National Park College (hotsr.com) — Memphis Grizzlies staff say many loyal fans regularly travel from West Memphis, highlighting the city’s strong connection to the NBA team. A packed youth basketball camp in Hot Springs drew Arkansas families and reinforced how important eastern Arkansas communities like West Memphis are to the Grizzlies’ growing regional fan base and future outreach plans.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Memphis

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Saturday September 19

• 5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K & Community Event →
  West Memphis

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8

• Lady Colts Volleyball vs. Harrisburg JrV/SrV
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  4:30 pm

Thursday September 10

• Peaches & Cobblers: The Sweet South Experience →
  The Grange at Wilson Gardens Event Center Open by Reservation, 15 S Jefferson St, Wilson
  3:00 pm
• Lady Colts Volleyball vs. Newport JrV/SrV
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  4:30 pm
• RJHS vs. Forrest City (Home)
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  6:45 pm

Friday September 11

• RHS @ Paragould
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  7:00 pm

Monday September 14

• Lady Colts Volleyball @ Palestine-Wheatley JrJV/JrV/SrJV/SrV
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  4:30 pm

Tuesday September 15

• Cross Country @ Paragould Invitational JB/JG/SB/SG
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  4:15 pm
• Lady Colts Volleyball @ Helena-West Helena JrV/SrV
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  4:30 pm

Thursday September 17

• RJHS @ Osceola
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  6:45 pm

Friday September 18

• RHS @ Forrest City
  Rivercrest School District Wilson, AR 72395
  7:00 pm

Thursday September 24

• Wilson Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament →
  Tin House Golf Club, 26 Lake Dr, Wilson
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative (5353) - West Memphis, AR in West Memphis. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Marion

• Football Recap: Marion Gets Some Payback Against Wynne (maxpreps.com)

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Ok West Memphis! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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